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I hand-picked the 21+ best Amazon Spring Sale headphone deals: Apple, Bose, Sony, and more
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is coming to a close, which means some of the best headphones and earbuds on the market right now, including Apple's AirPods Pro 2, Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra are seeing deep discounts. If you need a new pair of headphones or earbuds, now is a good time to take advantage because the sales event ends today.
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There's no shortage of headphones and earbuds to choose from, and paying $250 to $450 for a new pair is a big commitment. Still, the more expensive pairs can last you at least five or more years if you care for them. Luckily, some headphones and earbuds are over $170 off right now, so I picked the best Amazon Spring Sale deals to make shopping easier.
Best headphone and earbud deals for Amazon Spring Sale 2025
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds: $179 (save $50): Google's latest premium earbuds debuted with meaningful upgrades to their fit, design, sound, and noise-canceling properties. These earbuds are the best ones out there for most Android users.
- Sonos Ace over-ear headphones: $379 (save $70): Sonos' over-ear headphones offer users an elevated design, all-day comfort, and a dynamic sound profile. These Dolby Atmos-compatible headphones are best for watching movies and TV shows, especially if you have a compatible Sonos soundbar.
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphones: $349 (save $80): Bose's premium flagship headphones offer listeners best-in-class noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and a sporty yet premium design. If you regularly commute, travel, or simply need peace and quiet, these headphones are for you. All colorways are discounted except Sandstone.
- Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones: $180 (save $170): These flagship Beats headphones offer maximum utility to Android and iOS users, providing noise cancellation, spatial audio, and device location features. They're currently on sale for an all-time low price.
- Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones: $125 (save $55): Shokz's OpenRun Pro delivers excellent sound, a lengthy battery life, and proprietary bone conduction audio technology for runners and exercise enthusiasts.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds: $200 (save $50): If you have multiple Apple devices, especially an iPhone, the AirPods Pro 2 are the perfect auditory companion. They offer great sound and noise cancellation along with advanced Siri features.
- JBL Live 770NC over-ear headphones: $160 (save $40): These midrange JBL headphones offer advanced software features and a marathon battery life at an affordable price.
- JLab JBuds ANC 3 wireless earbuds: $35 (save $25): These budget, bare-bones earbuds offer users impressive sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation.
- Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ear headphones: $540 (save $160): These high-end headphones use high-quality materials for a comfortable and luxurious look and feel while offering premium internal audio components for pro-level sound quality.
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 over-ear headphones: $280 (save $100): These Sennheiser headphones include Senneheiser's acclaimed internal audio components, offering users an elevated audio profile. Right now, White is the most heavily discounted color.
- Current price: $179
- Original price: $229
Google's newest premium earbuds offer a smaller bud design, improved noise-canceling technology, and an impressive 12-hour battery life from a single charge. These earbuds are the perfect premium earbuds for most Android users, as any Android smartphone running Android 6.0 or newer.
- Current price: $349
- Original price: $429
Bose's premium over-ear headphones offer users a comfortable, all-day wear, universal spatial audio support, a intuitive companion app, industry-leadiing noise cancellation, and an elevated yet sporty design. These headphones are ideal for commuters, frequent flyers, or anyone needing to effectively quieten the world around them.
- Current price: $200
- Original price: $249
Apple's premium earbuds may be a few years old, but they still offer maximum utility for Apple fanatics. These earbuds have many iOS-exclusive features, like spatial audio, automatic device switching, and adaptive noise cancellation. If you have a compatible iOS device, you can use the AirPods Pro 2 as over-the-counter hearing aids.
- Current price: $379
- Original price: $449
Sonos' premium over-ear headphones sport an elevated design, Dolby Atmos compatibility, a 30-hour battery life, and compatibility with Sonos soundbars. If you're a dedicated Sonos fan, these headphones are the missing piece in your ecosystem.
Best Amazon Spring Sale Apple headphone and earbud deals
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds: $200 (save $50): If you have multiple Apple devices, especially an iPhone, the AirPods Pro 2 are the perfect auditory companion. They offer great sound and noise cancellation along with advanced Siri features.
- Apple AirPods 4 wireless earbuds (with ANC): $148 (save $30): These newly-released AirPods provide users with a straightforward audio and software experience. If you're an iOS user who's not a habitual earbud wearer or doesn't require fancy software features, these earbuds are for you.
- Apple AirPods 4 wireless earbuds (without ANC): $117 (save $12): If you like the straightforwardness of the AirPods 4 without ANC but don't require noise cancellation, consider the AirPods 4 without ANC.
Best Amazon Spring Sale Beats headphone and earbud deals
- Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones: $180 (save $170): These flagship Beats headphones offer maximum utility to Android and iOS users, providing noise cancellation, spatial audio, and device location features. They're currently on sale for an all-time low price.
- Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones: $130 (save $70): Beats refreshed the Solo 4 with a sleek and refined design while improving its internal audio components for a less bass-heavy sound profile. All colors except Black/Gold are discounted.
- Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds: $169 (save $31): These earbuds are ideal for exercise enthusiasts. They offer water and sweat resistance, noise cancellation, and compatibility with Android and iOS devices.
- Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds: $100 (save $50): These everyday earbuds use silicone earbuds to give listeners optimal sound performance.
Best Amazon Spring Sale Bose headphone and earbud deals
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphones: $349 (save $80): Bose's premium flagship headphones offer listeners best-in-class noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and a sporty yet premium design. If you regularly commute, travel, or simply need peace and quiet, these headphones are for you. All colorways except Sandstone are discounted.
- Bose QuietComfort over-ear headphones: $249 (save $100): These midrange Bose headphones offer everything we love about Bose -- all-day comfort, great sound, and industry-leading noise cancellation -- without the higher price tag. Every color except Cypress Green is on sale.
- Bose Ultra Open open-ear earbuds: $249 (save $50): Bose's take on open-ear earbuds offers a clip-on form factor, providing all-day comfort, clear mic quality, and impressive sound.
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra wireless earbuds: $219 (save $80): Bose's premium earbuds are essentially the QuietComfort Ultra headphones in earbud form, defined by universal spatial audio, industry-leading noise cancellation, and all-day comfort.
- Bose QuietComfort wireless earbuds: $149 (save $30): If you want the best of Bose at a lower price, the QuietComfort earbuds won't disappoint.
Best Amazon Spring Sale Sony headphone and earbud deals
- Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones: $318 (save $82): Sony's flagship headphones deliver its signature warm sound profile, touch controls, and plenty of feature customization in the companion app. They are perfect for everyday use. Black and Midnight Blue are $328, while Silver and the new Smoky Pink colorways are $318.
- Sony Ult Wear over-ear headphones: $148 (save $52): These Sony headphones debuted with Sony's "Ult Power Sound," which doubles the bass of any music you listen to with the press of a button. Although not as premium as the XM5, the Ult Wear is comfortable at an affordable price.
- Sony LinkBuds Fit wireless earbuds: $180 (save $20): These newly released Sony earbuds are great for exercise enthusiasts. They offer solid noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and an enjoyable listening experience.
FAQs
When is Amazon's Spring Sale 2025?
This year, Amazon's Big Spring Sale begins on March 25 and ends on March 31.
Are headphones and earbuds really cheaper during Amazon sales?
Yes, you can find many headphones and earbuds at cheaper prices during Amazon's sales. However, the spring sale typically offers smaller discounts than Amazon's fall and holiday sales later in the year. During Amazon's sales, headphone and earbud brands also slash prices on their sites to compete for your dollars. Sometimes, prices are lower at other retailers, so you should compare factors like prices, return policies, and free items included with your purchase before buying. If you want all-time low prices on the latest headphones and earbuds, wait until later in the year.
How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?
I spend most of my time testing the latest headphones and earbuds and revisiting headphones and earbuds released in past years to provide our readers with the most sound buying advice. I also noticed products' retail prices and when the lowest prices were offered, typically later in the year.
Additionally, by retesting products, I can determine if they're still worth hundreds of dollars a year or two later. If they are, I will still recommend them during significant sales. Another factor I consider is when newly-released products are on sale; if a product I recommended was released six months ago and is already on sale, I'll notify our readers to take advantage of the sale price.
What are the best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals?
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