Best Deals on Headphones Right Now
You'll find great early holiday prices on top over-ear and true wireless models
By Samantha B Gordon
If you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones, you may be able to get them at a great price. You just missed some big retailer sales that kicked off the holiday shopping season, but some of these low discounts are still available (or close to the best price we’ve seen). And we expect more deals to crop up as we approach Black Friday.
But you can’t just look at the cost; the quality of the product you buy makes all the difference. We take the discount as well as Consumer Reports’ test results into account to help you find deals on headphones and earbuds that will actually be worth your money. Looking for something else? Check out CR’s Deals hub for more discounts on TVs and other tech, home and kitchen products, and plenty more.
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1MORE ColorBuds 2
There are lots of great choices if you’re looking for budget noise-canceling headphones. One of our top picks is 1More ColorBuds 2, which offer the convenience of true wireless headphones, great sound quality, and superb noise cancellation, all for less than $100. 1More advertises a 6-hour battery life backed by a charging case that holds enough power for two full cycles.
Why it’s a good deal: Thanks to an on-page coupon, these headphones are at the best price we’ve seen.
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) with Wireless Charging Case
You won’t find Apple products for under $100 that often, so while these second-gen AirPods aren’t the latest version, they’re certainly a good value. They deliver average sound quality, which casual listeners will probably find sufficient for music and movie soundtrack playback.
Why it’s a good deal: This is the price for these true wireless Apple headphones.
Sennheiser CX Plus
Ths Sennheiser CX Plus offers really good value in a true wireless noise-canceling earbud. According to our testers, the sound quality is more than solid, while the active noise-canceling performance is among the best we’ve tested and includes a transparency mode so you can hear traffic while you’re walking. Some users might find the buds a bit bulky, but our testers found the fit to be fine for most users.
Why it’s a good deal: This deal puts the CX Plus earbuds significantly below their list price.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
The Sennheiser Momentum 2 is a true wireless noise canceling headphone that’s clearly aimed at the high-end market. Both the cloth covered charging case and the earbuds themselves are quite elegant. The Momentum 2s don’t sound quite as good as they look, but they’re still satisfying to listen to. On the feature front, the Momentum 2s are sweat resistant and compatible with both Apple Siri and Google Assistant.
Why it’s a good deal: The Momentum combines high style and decent performance and this sale price is just $10 more than the lowest we’ve seen in months.
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