Deals Archives - SoundGuys https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/deals/ Headphones, earbuds and speakers reviews. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:42:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-32x32.png Deals Archives - SoundGuys https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/deals/ 32 32 8CC434 https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/feed/aa-mascot-192x192.png https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/feed/aa_icon_feed.svg Deals: Some of you can save on Sony’s best headphones! https://www.soundguys.com/sony-wh-1000mx5-1000xm4-deals-best-buy-121065/ https://www.soundguys.com/sony-wh-1000mx5-1000xm4-deals-best-buy-121065/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:42:30 +0000 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/?p=121065 Top-down view of Sony WH-1000XM5 beside the Sony WH-1000XM4 on a grey surface

Did you miss out on the Prime Day deals? Don’t worry; deals keep popping up from time to time, and here are a couple of great ones some of you may be able to take advantage of. The reason we say “some of you” is because these deals are exclusive to My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total subscribers, and we know not all of you pay for these expensive yearly subscriptions. If you do, though, you can get $70 off the Sony WH-1000XM5, or $100 off the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.

Get the Sony WH-1000XM5 for $330

Get the Sony WH-1000XM4 for $250

These deals are available from Best Buy. They are exclusive to My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members. These are paid yearly subscriptions. You can learn more about My Best Buy plans here. Additionally, the offers are part of Best Buy’s 48-hour flash sale, which ends this Saturday, August 3rd.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are widely recognized as some of the best headphones in the market. They come with great active noise canceling, excellent audio quality, an outstanding microphone, and great features like Bluetooth multipoint and Find My Device support. Our battery tests also showed the headphones can last over 31 hours on a single charge, with ANC on, or over 53 hours with ANC disabled.

While all that is great, not everyone needs the latest and greatest. In fact, we usually recommend saving more on the Sony WH-1000XM4, the previous-generation headset. These are still amazing headphones, and you can save $80 in this case. Sound and ANC quality is nearly as good. In fact, many of you might have a hard time distinguishing the difference. You still get Bluetooth multipoint and other great features. Battery life is nearly as good, too, yielding about 30 hours with ANC on. We’d honestly say this is the better deal, both because it is normally cheaper, and because the discount this time around is also more significant.

Again, this 48-hour flash sale from Best Buy ends tomorrow, so make sure to make up your mind sooner rather than later. Both of these headphones are a treat, so go get them!

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Deals: Amazon Echo Speakers go back to Prime Day prices, thanks to Best Buy https://www.soundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-spot-deals-120909/ https://www.soundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-spot-deals-120909/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:36:15 +0000 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/?p=120909 Amazon Echo Pop on a table next to a plant.

Did you miss out on the Amazon Prime Day deals? Best Buy is giving you a second chance to get an Amazon Echo speaker at the same super-low prices we saw earlier in July. The Amazon Acho Popt, Echo Dot, and Echo are all on sale from the popular brick-and-mortar retailer!

You can pick up an Amazon Echo Pop for just $18, down $22 from its regular $40 price. You can also get the Amazon Echo Dot half off, bringing the price tag down to $25. Meanwhile, the larger Amazon Echo is going for $55, which is a $45 discount.

Buy the Amazon Echo Pop for $18

Buy the Amazon Echo Dot for $25

Buy the Amazon Echo for $55

These deals are available from Best Buy, and they apply to all the color versions available for all the listed speakers. There’s no sign of how long the offers will last, though.

Which Amazon Echo speaker should you get?

Figuring out which Amazon Echo speaker to get can be a bit confusing. Should you go for the cheapest, the Echo Pop, or are you better off investing in one of the higher-end versions? Of course, all can handle Alexa questions and commands and control your smart home. So, why would you pay more? Let’s go over which users should get each speaker.

The Echo Pop is obviously the most basic speaker, but it isn’t bad. It is very small and good-looking. There’s still has a small notification light, and the 1.95-inch speaker will sound great if you’re close enough to it. It will find a great home in a small room, a desk, or a small kitchen corner. And if you use an eero router, it can even turn into Wi-Fi mesh extender, just like all the other speakers here.

If you want a bit of an upgrade, the Amazon Echo Dot has a smaller 1.73-inch speaker, but it still sounds great in a small room or desk. The notification light goes all around the bottom of the device, and the look is a bit more unique, as it’s nearly a full sphere. You’ll also get some extra features, such as a motion detector and a temperature sensor. This will allow you to do things like automate lights to turn on when you walk into a room, or program the thermostat when the device detects certain temperatures.

The Twilight blue Amazon Echo 4th gen with the LED light glowing blue on a white desk.

If you want to go all out and get good sound, there’s the Amazon Echo. It has a larger 3-inch neodymium woofer and two 0.8-inch tweeters. This speaker also comes with all the features you get from the Echo Dot, including the temperature and motion detection sensors. It even looks like it, with the only difference being that it’s significantly more prominent. There is one upgrade, though: it comes with a 3.5mm jack, which can work as an input or output.

By the way, if you’re looking for a good smart display, you might also want to consider the Amazon Echo Show 5 and Amazon Echo Show 8. They are also discounted at Best Buy.


Are you getting yourself one of these? Go ahead and get it as soon as possible, as we don’t know how long these offers will stick around. If you miss this second chance, you might have to wait a bit until the prices drop again. Likely around Black Friday.

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Missed Prime Day? Here are a bunch of awesome deals on headphones https://www.soundguys.com/awesome-deals-headphones-120521/ https://www.soundguys.com/awesome-deals-headphones-120521/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:34:36 +0000 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/?p=120521 A man wears the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless around his neck while outside.

Amazon Prime Day was full of amazing deals, but we know most of us have pretty busy lives. If you missed the shopping holiday, you might be wondering if you’re too late to the party. Deals are always popping up, and today we found a bunch of really hot ones. Let’s go over them together and see if you can catch a good deal on a pair of headphones or earbuds. Just don’t miss these!

A bit of context about the deal, related deals on variants, colors available, other promotions like free stuff or trade-ins, etc

Today’s hottest deals on headphones and earbuds

Not sure which to get? Let’s help you choose

Not sure which headphones or earbuds to get? Let’s get you some reviews to help you out a bit.

If you need some help reducing your choices, we’d say which are your best choices depends on your needs. For over-the-ear headphones with high quality audio and ANC, the best options are the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones. If you prefer high-quality earbuds, your best bets are the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II or Google Pixel Buds Pro. Now, if you’re looking to maximize your bang per buck, the EarFun Wave Pro headphones and EarFun Air Pro 3 earbuds will offer the most bang per buck, and both cost well under $60!

If you’ve made up your mind, make sure to act quickly. We’re not sure how long these deals will last.

If you need other options, we also have our main lists of the best headphones and best earbuds.

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Deal: The Apple AirPods Max in Green are $120 off right now https://www.soundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-green-deal-120296/ https://www.soundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-green-deal-120296/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:28:25 +0000 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/?p=120296

The Apple AirPods Max are excellent, and likely the best option for iPhone users. They’re also expensive, though, and deals can be hard to come by. You have to take advantage of sales when they show up, and right now, there is a very nice discount on the Green Apple AirPods Max, which are $120 off, bringing the price down to $430.

Get the Apple AirPods Max for just $430

This Amazon deal is only available for the Green variant of the Apple AirPods Max. The Pink version is currently unavailable from Amazon. The Silver, Space Gray, and Sky Blue models are $450.

If you are invested in the Apple ecosystem, the AirPods Max headphones are the best Apple headphones you can get, and we can attest to the fact that they compete only against the best. In our Apple AirPods Max review, we praised the headset for its gorgeous design, solid build quality made with quality materials, and comfortable earpads.

The AirPods Max sound as good as they look, too. They have amazing active noise canceling, and sound quality is amazing, as well. Not to mention, spatial audio makes sound very immersive. And while Apple estimates battery life should be about 20 hours, in our tests the headphones exceeded our expectations, reaching about 21 hours on a single charge.

Again, this deal only applies to the Green variant of the Apple AirPods Max. Go get it while the deal is around, as there is nothing giving us any signs of how long the sale will last. Of course, you can also check out our list of the best headphones if you want to consider worthy contenders.

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JLab headphones offer amazing value, especially at Prime Day prices! https://www.soundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-lux-epic-lab-edition-deals-119841/ https://www.soundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-lux-epic-lab-edition-deals-119841/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:51:36 +0000 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/?p=119841 The JLab JBuds Lux ANC sitting atop a wooden desk.

JLab is known for offering great value on its headphones and earbuds. These are affordable, yet can compete very closely with much more expensive competitors, even at full prices. If you want an even sweeter deal, though, JLab audio products are getting some nice discounts right now, courtesy of Amazon Prime Day.

We especially like a couple of deals. The JLab JBuds Lux ANC seem like the better bang per buck, currently going for just $55, a 31% discount. If you want earbuds, and a bit of an upgrade, the JLab Epic Lab Edition are $100, down from a $200 MSRP.

Get the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones for $55

Get the JLab Epic Lab Edition earbuds for $100

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC deal applies to three color versions: Graphite, Cloud White, and Sage. The only exception is Mauve, which is going for $80, the full price. This is a Prime Day deal, so it’s exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers. You can sign up for just a month, though. And if you’re a new member, you can even get a 30-day free trial.

If you’re more a fan of the JLab Epic Lab Edition, that discount isn’t labeled as a Prime Day deal. That means you can catch the offer without a Prime subscription!

JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones

There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a good pair of headphones. The JLab JBuds Lux ANC are great, and the normal price is just $80. That is already a lot of value, but at $55, we really can’t recommend these enough. We gave the JLab JBuds Lux ANC a great review. In fact, they are our favorite inexpensive headphones of 2024.

These headphones focus on the fundamentals and ignore all the bells and whistles. The sound quality is great, considering the price, and you even get active noise canceling. Of course, the ANC on these won’t compete with the best, but the fact that it’s there is already pretty enticing. These cans are comfortable, too. Battery life is also pretty impressive. We put the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones through our standardized battery test and they lasted well over 44 hours!

JLab Epic Lab Edition earbuds

Here’s another great deal for those looking for a nice pair of true wireless earbuds. The JLab Epic Lab Edition are packed with great specs and features that compete with high-tier models. At $100, they are a total steal, especially considering how well they did in our JLab Epic Lab Edition earbuds review.

We found the sound quality to be pretty amazing, and there’s ANC baked into the equation. You’ll also get great features you usually find in more expensive earbuds. These include wireless charging and Bluetooth multipoint support. They are also very portable and nicely built. We recommended them at $200, but at $100, we say these are a no-brainer for someone searching for great true wireless earbuds, but would prefer not to spend on premium brand earbuds, which can cost up to $300.


Make sure to catch these offers before they are gone. Today is the last day of Amazon Prime Day, which is running from July 16-17. Many of these discounts will disappear by tomorrow, so you have to act soon.

If you want more options, you should take a look at our lists of the best Prime Day deals on headphones and wireless earbuds. You’re sure to find something to your liking in those articles.

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If you like bass, this Sony ULT WEAR headphones deal is for you https://www.soundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-deal-prime-day-119821/ https://www.soundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-deal-prime-day-119821/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:41:45 +0000 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/?p=119821 A photo of the Sony ULT WEAR sitting atop a carbon fiber surface.

Amazon Prime Day is in full force, with some of the best deals we’ve seen all year. Here’s another one for fans of bassy headphones. The Sony ULT WEAR headphones are currently available for $159, a 20% discount on the normal price.

Get the Sony ULT WEAR headphones for $159

While this deal applies to both the Off White and Black versions of the Sony ULT WEAR, only the Off White model is available directly from Amazon. That said, the Black iteration is currently slightly cheaper at $158, and you don’t need an Amazon Prime subscription for that one. If you want to get the headphones straight from Amazon, though, that would be an Amazon Prime Day deal, which means you need to be a Prime member. You might want to consider signing up to take advantage of all these hot offers. If you’re a new Prime subscriber, you can even get a 30-day free trial.

The Sony ULT WEAR headphones are a great alternative to high-end models that can cost upwards of $300 or $400. They are nicely designed, offering a comfortable fit worthy of a premium headset. It has pretty decent ANC, but the star of the show here is the bass. Some may deem it a bit excessive, but if you like bass, you will absolutely love the Sony ULT WEAR headphones.

Other cool features include 360 Reality Audio and touch controls. Its battery life is also insanely good. We pushed this model through our standardized battery test and it managed to stay alive for over 32 hours. Audio quality is also surprisingly good for headphones at this price point.

If you want to get the bass thumping, you should probably sign up for this deal as soon as possible. Amazon Prime Day is running through July 16-17, which means it is your last day to take advantage of this offer!

If you want other options, we have also curated a list of Prime Day deals on the most popular headsets. Check it out! You’re bound to find a great alternative there.

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Save $80 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, the best ANC headphones https://www.soundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-deal-prime-day-119800/ https://www.soundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-deal-prime-day-119800/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:03:17 +0000 https://sgatlas.wpengine.com/?p=119800 The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have a matte exterior.

I like my peace and quiet, both things I never get living in Los Angeles. As if people, cars, and sirens aren’t loud enough, helicopters seem to love flying above my room. I’ve been on the search for the headphones with the best active noise canceling, and after asking multiple co-workers here at Sound Guys, they all agreed nothing beats the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. Right now, you can get them for $349 thanks to Prime Day, which is equivalent to an $80 discount.

Get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for $349

This offer applies to all color variants of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Black, Sandstone, and White Stone. Also, keep in mind this is a Prime Day deal, which means it is exclusive to Amazon Prime members. You might want to sign up for at least one month to take advantage of these offers. You can also grab a 30-day free trial if you’re a new Prime member!

As ANC headphones, these headphones are amazing. We pointed out in our full Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review that the large and dense earpads work as the first layer of noise reduction, offering great audio isolation. Additionally, the ANC system does a great job reducing most noises, even loud ones like bus engines, train screeches, and airplane whines. We found that these noises are reduced by 87%! You can also bring the sound back using passthrough mode if needed.

ANC aside, these are great headphones in every other department. The design is very nice, and the headset is very comfortable. These headphones also did great in our internal battery tests, lasting over 27 hours with ANC on. There’s also support for great features like Snapdragon Sound and aptX Lossless. The sound quality is also outstanding.

The $429 MSRP was our main complaint with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, but at $349, these are looking much more enticing. If you want the best ANC available, go get these. Today is Prime Day’s last day, so you don’t have much time left!

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Deal: The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones, and they are $102 off for Prime Day! https://www.soundguys.com/deal-the-sony-wh-1000xm5-are-the-best-headphones-and-they-are-102-off-for-prime-day-118273/ https://www.soundguys.com/deal-the-sony-wh-1000xm5-are-the-best-headphones-and-they-are-102-off-for-prime-day-118273/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:31:40 +0000 https://www.soundguys.com/?p=118273 two hands holding the Sony WH-1000XM5 inwards.

We get the question all the time: What are the best headphones? Without looking into special needs or budgets, the undeniable answer is that the crown belongs to the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. They are pricey, though, so if you want the best at a more reasonable price point, Amazon Prime Day brings the cost down to $298, which is a 25% discount over the regular price.

Get the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for just $298

This discount applies to all color variants of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones: Black, Midnight Blue, and Silver. That said, you must keep in mind this is an Amazon Prime Day deal, which runs July 16-17. This means today is your last day to get it. Also, Prime Day deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. It might be worth signing up, though, even if only for a month. And new subscribers get a 30-day free trial, so it may end up being free!

We had very little to complain about in our Sony WH-1000XM5 review. Mainly the price, but that is somewhat alleviated by this offer. Otherwise, these headphones are as close to perfect as they get. It has excellent sound quality, outstanding active noise cancelation, and one of our favorite microphones.

If you care about battery life, this one is insanely good. We managed to make these headphones last nearly 32 hours with ANC on. Turning ANC off resulted in slightly over 53 hours on a single charge. You’ll also enjoy great features, such as Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, Find My Device support, a custom EQ, and more.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the best all-around headset, and again, today is the last chance to get these Amazon Prime Day deals. You might want to act quickly, because we don’t know when discounts like these will reappear.

All that said, yesterday, we mentioned that the Sony WH-1000XM4 deal might offer more value. They are nearly as good as the newer generation headphones and are only $198 for Prime Day.

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The Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 drops below $200 (deal ends tonight) https://www.soundguys.com/deal-shure-aonic-50-gen-2-119791/ https://www.soundguys.com/deal-shure-aonic-50-gen-2-119791/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:36:53 +0000 https://www.soundguys.com/?p=119791 You wait all year to catch the Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 at under $300, then Prime Day comes around, and they’re suddenly under $200! The unmissable deal has the wireless headphones on offer for $198.55, but the sale ends at midnight.

Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 for $198.55 ($150 off)

Don’t fret if you think there’s a hidden cost to this deal of signing up to Amazon Prime. You can always avail yourself of the free 30-day trial to the service in order to snap up this offer, with the added bonus of the other Prime perks for a month.

The Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 boasts excellent build quality with its aluminum chassis and leather-like earpads, ensuring both durability and comfort for extended listening. The headphones offer impressive active noise canceling and a robust battery life of around 41 hours with ANC.

Users can enhance their listening experience with the Shure PLAY app, which allows for customizable parametric EQ settings. An added bonus is the headphones’ ability to fold flat for easy portability. The AONIC 50 Gen 2 supports both 3.5mm and USB-C ports, along with a wide range of Bluetooth codecs, ensuring compatibility with various devices.

You’ve got less than 15 hours at the time of writing to catch this amazing Prime day deal, so hit the widget above to check it out.

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I’m urging all my friends to buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at their all-time low price of $105 https://www.soundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-hit-all-time-low-price-119746/ https://www.soundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-hit-all-time-low-price-119746/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:03:16 +0000 https://www.soundguys.com/?p=119746 As you probably know by now, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on the horizon. But its predecessor, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, just became an even more attractive option. These excellent earbuds, which I use as my personal daily driver alongside my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, are now available for an unprecedented low price of $104.49, which is a whopping 55% off their original $230 price tag.

These earbuds are particularly well-suited for Samsung smartphone users, who will benefit the most from features like the Samsung Seamless Codec and seamless device pairing. However, they’re also an excellent choice for any Android user looking for high-quality audio and effective noise cancelation. Even iPhone users can enjoy the superior sound and ANC, though they’ll miss out on some of the Samsung-specific features.

I’ve had the chance to spend some hands-on time with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and after comparing both models for a few days, I have to say I find the Buds 2 Pro to have a more comfortable and secure fit compared to the new Buds 3 Pro’s unique angular stem design. Additionally, while our full review is still forthcoming, our early testing results suggest that the Buds 2 Pro may actually outperform the newer model in Active Noise Cancellation, which matches up with my initial experience. At this price point, the Buds 2 Pro offers exceptional value, especially considering their strong performance against the newer model.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro with Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Between the Galaxy Buds3 Pro and the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, I think the latter are the better buys—especially at this price.

While the new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro brings some interesting features to the table, including integration with Galaxy Ai and new Blade Lights along the stem, based on my initial impressions, I would recommend the Buds 2 Pro might as the better choice for many users, especially at this discounted price. If you’re in the market for high-quality earbuds and don’t mind missing out on the latest features, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for less than $105 are an absolute steal. But act fast; I don’t know how long this deal will last!

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