If your holiday season would get a lot happier with a pair of headphones to either blast or block out cheesy Christmas songs, look no further. While headphones and earbuds are essential accessories, their pricing can be more than practical.
Since it’s the thick of holiday shopping season, you may want a pair of over-ear cans or in ear buds to block out some of the noise. Luckily, we compiled a list of the best deals so you can survive the holiday rush — maybe while wearing your new Beats.
Latest holiday headphone deals
The last time this page received an update, these were the latest headphone deals worth checking out:
Best holiday headphone deals
Below are finds for the biggest holiday deals on earbuds and over-the-ear headphones.
- Current price: $129
- Original price: $179
As someone who is picky about which earbuds they use to exercise with, trust me when I say that these Bose buds are worth the money and the hype. With an in-canal fit and soft silicone tip, the buds don’t fall out of your ear no matter how much you sweat or give you uncomfortable pressure build-up mid-way through your workout. Of course, Bose doesn’t disappoint with their renowned sound quality. The audio is clear even when you’re running against strong winds. Bottom line: If you’re in the market for some quality workout earbuds, I recommend grabbing these while they’re on sale.
- Current Price: $229
- Original Price: 249
Mirroring the success of the first Pro version, almost too much so with their nearly identical look, the 2nd generation AirPods Pro build on the impressive quality and ANC capabilities. Adding 2x more Active Noise Cancellation and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, these buds are no doubt Apple’s greatest earbud hit. Additionally, you can adjust the volume of your AirPods Pro with just a swipe on the side of the earbud — making them the perfect hands-free accessory as you holiday shop
- Current: $90
- Original: $150
Don’t sleep on beats this holiday season — especially during a sale! These water-resistant, noise-canceling buds come with three soft eartip sizes for a more custom fit as you listen to top quality sound. While Apple may own Beats and they do make a great addition to Apple ecosystems, they’re compatible with Samsung devices, too.
- Current price: $25
- Original price: $50
Don’t let the price tag fool you, these JBL earbuds pack a lot of punch for a prime price. Using JBL’s renowned audio, the buds have a deep bass sound that gives you that “I’m at a live concert” feeling. With an ergonomic shape, JBL also promises that these buds won’t give you ear-pressure buildup after long wear.
- Current price: $449
- Original price: $499
Not only do the AirPods Max seem to be a streetwear statement this winter, they’re also equipped with the hotly contested active noise cancelling (ANC) feature. With a built-in microphone, you can still make hands-free calls even though they’re not your typical buds. The max also has up to 20 hours of battery, so you can use them from work to working out and anywhere in between with a single charge.
- Current price: $67
- Original price: $99
These SkullCandy earbuds are tiny but mighty. With a small and comfortable in-ear fit, they still pack in a heavy bass with excellent active noise-cancelling technology. If you have small ears but are a big fan of audio, check these out while they’re on sale.
- Current Price: $65
- Original Price: $130
Active noise cancelling with a pure bass sound and 35-hour battery life, JBL’s over-ear, wireless headphones promise a solid performance that will last. Save on the lightweight and foldable headphones so you can wear them on the go this holiday season, and beyond.
- Current price: $128
- Original price: $200
We all know Sony delivers solid sound quality. It’s no surprise these noise-canceling earbuds live up to that promise. With a lightweight feel and fast charge to boot, saving on these is a no-brainer.
More Amazon holiday deals
Looking for some more holiday deals on headphones for the holidays? Here are some holiday sales we found happening over at Amazon.
Walmart holiday headphone deals
Walmart has some pretty nice deals coming up, but for now, check out this sweet deal on some used AirPods Pro and a few honorable mentions.
Best Buy holiday headphone deals
Here are some other earbuds holiday deals happening right now at Best Buy:
We went looking for these deals as if we were shopping for ourselves. By using discount codes and extensions and looking through retailers’ websites, these were the best holiday deals we could find for products we would all enjoy.
A lot of retailers spread joy via discounts, but I’d pay extra attention to Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart as you shop this season.
Even on sale, headphones can be pricey. Here are my top picks for headphone brands that give you the best bang for your buck: JBL, Sennheiser, Google Pixel, and Sony.
ZDNET scoured holiday sales to find the best deals this year:
Our experts split out the best deals by retailer, brand, and category, which you can see below.
Holiday deals by retailer
Holiday deals by brand
Holiday deals by category
Here are some of the cheapest deals we found:
