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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Availability was accurate as of 4:24 a.m. Oct. 11.
When you’re trying to relax on a flight, sometimes all you want is to tune out everyone around you.
From fussy babies and talkative neighbors to someone watching a movie without headphones and maybe even 100 ukuleles, flights can be chaotic. Your best bet is to have some solid headphones at the ready so you can watch your shows or drown out everything else.
Though anyone can shop at Amazon, Prime customers get free shipping. You can try Prime for free for 30 days if you haven’t been a Prime customer in the last 12 months.
Students can try Prime for a discounted monthly rate of $7.49 instead of the normal price of $14.99 per month.
If you’re in the market for new headphones, here are our nine best picks for travel headphones that are currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
Apple
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) — $189 (normally $249.00)
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Perhaps one of the most iconic sound devices of recent years, Apple AirPods Pro are a TPG favorite (check out our review here), thanks to their superior sound quality and noise canceling capabilities. They’re a must-have device for many of our team and are currently available for 20% off their usual asking price.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169138″], $189.99 (normally$249)
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) — $89 (normally $129)
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If the newest technology isn’t necessary, you can get the second-generation AirPods for just $89.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169137″], $89.99 (normally $129)
Bose headphones
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II — $199 (normally $299)
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This is Bose’s earbud version of the QuietComfort headphones, essentially the same as the over-ear version, offering wireless, Bluetooth and noise-canceling capabilities.
Though they’re only slightly on sale this year, it is still an opportunity to save money on quality headphones.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169147″], $199 (normally $299)
Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones — $229 (normally $329)
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If you prefer over-the-ear headphones, consider Bose’s staple noise-canceling wireless headphones, which are touted as the “perfect balance of quiet, comfort and sound.”
With a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet, they offer both a Quiet and Aware mode, so you can transition to Quiet mode for noise-canceling capabilities or Aware mode to hear your environment and music simultaneously.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169148″], $229 (normally $329)
Beats headphones
Beats Solo3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $94 (normally $199.95)
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This is your chance to get Beats Solo3 noise-canceling headphones at half-price.
Boasting top-notch quality and nearly 40 hours of battery life, these also have a “Fast Fuel” recharge, providing three hours of playback after just five minutes.
Available in a variety of colors, their cushioned headband and ergonomic fit add comfort. They get bonus points for folding up neatly into a large pocket or the included soft case (which has a carabiner that you can attach to a carry-on if space is tight).
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169149″], $94 (normally $199.95)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones — $179 (normally $349.99)
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If you are looking to save the most money on headphones on this list, this is the deal for you. With a normal retail price of $350, you can buy these Beats Studio Pro wireless noise-canceling headphones for $179, at almost 50% off.
These chic headphones provide listeners with up to 40 hours of total battery life, recharging for an additional four hours of playback time in just 10 minutes. They’re made for both music and business, so you can use their voice-targeting microphones to filter out background noise for crisp calls, and choose between an Active Noise Cancelling mode and a Transparency mode.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169150″], $179 (normally $349.99)
Budget-friendly headphones
Sony
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones — $98 (normally $149.99)
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An alternative to the more expensive wireless noise-canceling headphones on this list, Sony’s lightest noise-canceling headband ever is on sale for less than $100.
Their super-comfortable design has an Ambient Sound mode plus an Adaptive Sound control to adjust to your listening needs while supplying up to 35 hours of battery life, with just three minutes required for one hour of playback.
Read that again — just three minutes of charging provides an additional hour of listening time.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169152″], $98 (normally $149.99)
Soundcore
Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones — $55.99 (normally $79.99)
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At a price under $60, this Amazon shoppers’ favorite is a great deal when you need headphones that will simply get the job done.
Anker’s Bluetooth, noise-canceling earbuds have plenty of bells and whistles. Each pair offers dual noise-detecting microphones to reduce external noise, customizable equalizer settings via the Soundcore app and a nine-hour battery life on a single charge (36 hours with the charging case). A quick 5-minute charge will also give you a four-hour battery boost.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169153″], $55.99 (normally $79.99)
Soundcore by Anker Sport X10 True Wireless Bluetooth Sport Earbuds — $51.99 (normally $79.99)
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If you are looking for headphones specifically to wear while exercising, look no further than these wireless sport earbuds from Anker, currently on sale for just over $50.
With 210-degree rotatable ear hooks, these promise the ultimate fit and comfort for users’ ears, with a lightweight build designed to stay in place during your workout, which is really the most important thing when it comes to working out in headphones.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169154″], $51.99 (normally $79.99)
Google Pixel Buds Pro Noise Canceling Earbuds — $119.99 (normally $199)
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Having tried Google headphones myself, I am intrigued by the Google Pixel Buds Pro, which are currently on sale for $120. The Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal technology adapts to your ear to help block out noise.
They come with a battery life of up to 11 hours of listening time, or 31 hours with the charging case, but you can also charge them wirelessly with Google’s Pixel Stand or other QI-enabled chargers.
One of the coolest features of these headphones is the capability to ask Google for directions, along with texting and controlling your music hands-free, not to mention a voice accelerometer and wind-block mesh covers.
To buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169155″], $119.99 (normally $199)
Best credit cards to use for Amazon purchases
Before you add these items to your cart, be sure to use a credit card to maximize your Amazon purchases this Prime Day and beyond, including:
Prime Visa: 5% cash back on all Amazon and Whole Foods purchases, among others
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 1.5% cash back on non-portal, drugstore and dining purchases, including Amazon, plus an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy within the first year of opening the card (on up to $20,000 in spending)
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn unlimited 2 miles per dollar spent on every purchase, every day
Also, check to see if you have any targeted offers to save up to 50% off an eligible Amazon purchase using as little as 1 point from one of your rewards credit cards.
Bottom line
Amazon’s Prime Day sale runs through Wednesday, though items may sell out before the end of the day.
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