I test headphones and earbuds — heres what you should buy in Amazons Big Spring Sale
As a shopping reporter, trust me when I say I understand better than most that Amazon's sale schedule can feel fatiguing. However, as a headphones reviewer, I also can't deny that this year's Big Spring Sale offers a great opportunity to upgrade your audio game on the cheap.
Having spent a few years testing headphones, and the last year covering the latest in noise-cancelling tech, open earbuds, and sleep earbuds, I went into this last week of March curious to see what the third iteration of Amazon's Big Spring Sale could bring. Sure, I'd seen the mega-retailer offer some solid tech deals in the two years prior, but so far, this iteration of the sale is proving that Amazon isn't playing with savings on headphones.
Case in point: The newly announced Apple AirPods Max 2 are already $19 off even though they're still in their preorder phase. Sony's latest flagship headphones and earbuds are also marked down, and Shokz has plenty of deals for anyone looking for a new pair of workout earbuds.
Bose gear wasn't on sale when the Big Spring Sale began on March 25, but as of March 27, Amazon is finally discounting its QuietComfort headphones, QuietComfort Ultra 2 headphones, and Ultra Open earbuds, too.
The Big Spring Sale runs until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Anything is possible, but with most of the below deals, I don't imagine we'll see wild fluctuations in price. In other words, if you see a pair of headphones or earbuds you like, I recommend scooping them up.
My colleagues and I will be updating this post throughout the sale, so we'll let you know if anything new and major drops.
Best headphones deal
Why we like it
Sony's flagship headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM6, are still relatively new, all things considered, meaning that catching them on sale isn't always a given. Granted, even though their sale price of $398 does net you a nice $61.99 price cut, they're still expensive headphones. (If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, I recommend the Sony WH-CH720N). That said, if you're looking for the best of the best, these Sony headphones offer some of the best sound, noise cancellation, and all-day wear I've ever tried. Plus, unlike their predecessors, their ear cups actually fold. Grab them on sale in any of the available four colorways.
If the WH-1000XM6 are out of your price range, go for a more budget-friendly option. The JLab JBuds Lux ANC are surprisingly great for a pair of headphones under $100, and right now you can get them for just $41.99.
Check out our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6.
More headphones deals
JLab JBuds Lux ANC — $41.99
$79.99(save $38)Sony WH-CH520 — $48
$69.99(save $21.99)Soundcore Q30 — $55.99
$79.99(save $24)Sony WH-CH720N — $98
$179.99(save $81.99)Sennheiser Accentum — $99.95
$189.95(save $90)JBL Live 770NC — $119.94
$199.95(save $80.01)Sony ULT Wear — $140.76
$249.99(save $109.23)Beats Studio Pro — $159.99
$349.99(save $190)Marshall Monitor III — $248.99
$379.99(save $131)Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $249.95
$449.95(save $200)Bose QuietComfort — $249
$349(save $100)Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — $274.99
$399(save $124.01)Sonos Ace — $299
$399(save $100)Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — $399
$449(save $50)Apple AirPods Max 2 — $529.99
$549(save $19.01)
Best earbuds deal
Why we like it
As much as I love a good pair of premium earbuds, I'm less in love with the idea of paying over $200 for quality ANC and sound when you can get that for much, much cheaper. For day-to-day use, I often find myself reaching for the Sony WF-C710N earbuds. They have great battery life, a compact case for easy portability, really solid ANC, and a rounded sound profile worthy of the Sony name. Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti called them the best Sony earbuds you can get for under $100 (when they're on sale), and I'm comfortable saying they're some of the best earbuds under $100, period.
Check out our full review of the Sony WF-C710N.
More earbuds deals
CMF Buds 2a — $24.65
$39(save $15.35)JBL Vibe Beam — $29.94
$49.95(save $20.01)Sony WF-C510 — $48
$69.99(save $21.99)Nothing Ear (a) — $58.99
$109(save $50.01)Nothing Ear — $77
$129(save $52)OnePlus Buds 4 — $79.99
$129.99(save $50)Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE — $121.12
$149.99(save $28.87 with on-page coupon)Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $169
$229(save $60)Soundcore Sleep A30 Special sleep earbuds — $179.99
$199.99Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199
$249(save $50)Technics EAH-AZ100 — $247.99
$299.99(save $52)Sony WF-1000XM6 — $298
$329.99(save $31.99)
Best open earbuds deal
Why we like it
People love the Bose Ultra Open earbuds, but the Sony LinkBuds Clip are just as comfortable, sound at least as good, and at their full price, cost about $70 cheaper than the Bose buds. I have testing samples of both on my desk, and I find myself reaching for the Sony buds more.
On sale, they're over $100 cheaper than the Bose Ultra earbuds. Mashable contributor Simon Cohen deemed these earbuds a Mashable Selects winner, which means they're a favorite of the Mashable team. This sale price of $198 marks their biggest discount ever, and the first time they've ever gone below $200. For earbuds that just launched in January, that's not too shabby.
Check out our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.
More open earbuds deals
Soundcore V20i — $26.99
$49.99(save $23)Soundcore C50i — $39.98
$69.99(save $30.01)Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro — $47.49
$89.99(save $42.50)EarFun Clip — $48.98
$69.99(save $21.01)Nothing Ear(Open) — $98.99
$149(save $50.01)Shokz OpenSwim Pro — $139.94
$179.95(save $40.01)Shokz OpenRun Pro — $159.95
$179.95(save $20)Shokz OpenDots ONE — $159.94
$199.95(save $40.01)Bose Ultra Open — $229
$299(save $70)
