The Best Budget Headphone Deals on Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day brings in all kinds of sales, but some of our favorite deals are the ones that double the price. All of the headphones on this list are ones we'd already recommend at great prices, simply based on their value at full price. Many (or most) of them live on our Guide to the best budget headphonesso now that they're on sale, they're even harder to pass up.

Once you've checked out these great deals, be sure to visit our Post “The Absolute Best Prime Day Deals” and ours Amazon Prime Day Live Blog More Prime Day Big Deals on items we've thoroughly tested.

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Sleek style and solid substance

Nothing has arrived on the scene with some of the coolest headphones we've ever seen, bringing transparent technology from the '80s into the present day. Nothing Ear(s) is one of the brand's best creations, offering reliable noise cancellation and good sound in a superbly stylish package, including a clear charging case that you'll want to keep out of your pocket just to show off to friends and colleagues. Call quality is superb, touch controls are responsive and everything just works, all packed into a package with far more dynamics than the price would suggest.

Reliable noise cancellers that can be used anywhere

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Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless

I can't give the Soundcore Life Q30 a better recommendation than to say that I took them with me on a transcontinental trip and they delivered. The noise cancellation can't match the big boys, but it keeps drone sounds at bay while their rich sound amplifies movies, TV shows, and music to keep you entertained while you're floating five miles up. The case is a bit of a scratch magnet, but it holds up comfortably for a few hours and even comes with a case. Soundcore has refreshed its lineup, but there's a reason the Life Q30 has stuck around for years.

The perfect headphones to keep you close at all times

If you are new to open headphonesthey keep your ear canals open so you can listen to music without any distractions. Having recently become the manager of a mobile newborn I have found another fantastic use for them, allowing me to catch up. lonely island podcast, keeping my baby in mind. Acefit Acefast Air These are my favorite pair for the money and are great for headphones that can't be worn at all times (say, when the baby is screaming). They sound great, perform well, and fit perfectly into my ears and my new dad's life.

Best Sound, Pound for Pound

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We've come to depend on Soundpeats, which makes amazingly great-sounding headphones at equally amazing prices. Soundpeats Capsule3 Pro+ It's our favorite, combining a tiny (and insanely durable) xMEMS driver with a conventional dynamic driver to deliver crisp and defined highs, rich and meaty bass, and tons of detail throughout the sound signature. You'll get extras like high-definition support via Sony's LDAC code, long battery life, and decent noise cancellation, all for under $100 with a discount. I don't like the touch controls, which are sometimes unresponsive, but otherwise it's an easy concession.

With a regular price of $30, you wouldn't think the Go Pop ANC could get any cheaper, but damn if you're right. This sale won't change the equation for most budgets, but again, at just $21, can you afford it? No buy these headphones? This is a great gift, especially for a niece or nephew who might lose them quickly. So what do you get for your money? Surprisingly clear sound, little noise cancellation, touch controls that actually work, and even some basic EQ options. That's a lot of action for a very small scratch.

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