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UPDATE: Oct. 10, 2024, 8:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest headphone and earbud deals worth checking out, based on our reporters historical pricing knowledge.

Best headphone and speaker deals

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Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Apple AirPods Max $394.99 at Amazon (Save $154.01)

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Best earbuds deal Soundcore Life P3i noise-canceling earbuds $34.99 at Amazon (Save $15)

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Best Bluetooth speaker deal Marshall Emberton II Speaker $99 at Amazon (Save $60)

Prime Big Deal Days may be over now, but we're still seeing some cart-worthy deals. While Amazon usually showcases its own products and services during the October Prime Day event, plenty of other brands join in on the fun, too.

We've been tracking deals on headphones and speakers, which historically drop to some of their lowest prices during Prime Day. Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard here — it's literally been my job for the past couple of years to pay specific attention to headphones pricing. I've also been testing out the best headphones for the past year for Mashable. (Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino has also been testing headphones for Mashable for several months).

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As a Prime Day and Black Friday veteran, I can say with confidence that sometimes Amazon doeshave "deal prices" on items that actually aren't all that great, whether it be because the markdown isn't that impressive or because those items actually dip down or regularly sit at those prices through most of the year. The headphones, earbuds, and speaker deals you'll find below do not fall into either of those categories.

In fact, most of these prices below are the lowest we've seen all year. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, for instance, dropped to $100 off for the first time ever during this Prime Day event (they dropped $70 in July). The AirPods Pro hit a record low of $68.99, and some other favorites of ours, like the Sony WH-1000XM5s returned to their all-time low prices. After covering headphone deals for the past couple of years, I can say that when anyone on Mashable's team adds a headphone deal to this list, it's actually worth checking out.

SEE ALSO: Scope out the best October Prime Day video game deals

With that, here are our favorite headphones, earbuds, and speaker deals that are still live following the 2024 October Prime Day sale. Want even more Prime Day content? Follow along with our live blog.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal

Apple AirPods Max $529.00 at Amazon

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Max.

I'm going to level with you — I'm kind of an AirPods Max hater, but mostly because I think they're way too expensive for what they're offering, especially in comparison to other over-ear noise cancelling headphones on the market. With that said, they do have a unique look, come in more colors than most other headphones, and offer a sound quality and active noise cancellation that's been praised by many. Now that these headphones are down to one of their lowest prices ever at $394.99 (saving you 28%), they're much easier to recommend.

Just be aware that these are the Lightning port model. If you really want USB-C charging, I recommend trying out the Bose QC Ultra headphones or the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

More headphone deals

• Soundcore by Anker Life Q20 Headphones — $39.90$59.99(save $20.09)

• Marshall Major IV Headphones — $79.99$149.99(save $70)

• Sony WH-CH720N Headphones — $98$149.99(save $51.99)

• Beats Solo 4 — $99.99$199.95(save $99.96)

• Sennheiser Accentum Headphones— $109.95$149.95 (save $40)

• Beats Fit Pro — $149.99$199.95(save $49.96)

• Beats Studio 3 Headphones — $159$349.95(save $190.95)

• Beats Studio Pro — $169.99$349.99(save $180)

• Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian — $189.99$349.95(save $159.96)

• Sony WH-1000XM4— $198$348 (save $150)

• Bose QuietComfort headphones— $229$349 (save $120)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 Headphones — $249$379.95(save $130.95)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $298$399.99(save $101.99)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra— $329$429 (save $100)

Best earbuds deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Life P3i noise-canceling earbuds ¤34.99 at Amazon
¤49.99 Save ¤15.00

Why we like it

Simply put, you really don't see earbuds with halfway decent active noise cancellation below $50, much less below $40. In my testing of budget noise-cancelling headphones, I found that the Anker Soundcore Life P3i earbuds fared well with noise-cancelling and audio quality for around $50. I opted for them instead of the Echo Buds (which were 68% off during the Prime Big Deal Days sale) because of the price discrepancy. — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

More earbud deals

• Skullcandy EcoBuds — $24.88$39.99(save $15.11)

• Soundcore by Anker P30i Noise-cancelling Earbuds — $29.99$49.99(save $20)

• JBL Vibe Beam — $29.95$49.95(save $20)

• Soundcore Anker Life Q20 — $39.90$59.99(save $20.09)

• Soundcore by Anker P40i — $41.99$69.99(save $28)

• Soundcore by Anker A40 Earbuds — $59$79.99(save $20.99)

• Google Pixel Buds A-Series — $69$99(save $30)

• JBL Tune Buds — $49.95$99.95(save $50)

• JBL Tune Flex — $49.95$99.95(save $50)

• Raycon Everyday Earbuds— $55.99$79.99 (save $24)

• Jabra Elite 4 — $104$119.99(save $15)

• Soundcore by Anker Space One— $79.99$99.99 (save $20)

• Beats Studio Buds — $79.99$149.95(save $69.96)

• Raycon Fitness earbuds— $83.99$119.99 (save $36)

• Sony WF-C700N Earbuds — $77.49$119.99(save $42.50)

• JBL Live 660NC — $99.95$199.95(save $100)

• Apple AirPods 4 — $119$129(save $10)

• Apple AirPods 3 — $129.99$169(save $39.01)

• Beats Studio Buds + — $129.99$169.95(save $39.96)

• Beats Powerbeats Earbuds — $149.99$249.95(save $99.96)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $189.99$249(save $59.01)

• JBL Live Buds 3 — $169.95$199.95(save $30)

• Sony WF-1000XM5 — $228$299.99(save $71.99)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds— $229$299 (save $70)

• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — $249$299(save $50)

Best Bluetooth speaker deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Emberton II Speaker $99.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $70.00

Why we like it

Maybe your Bluetooth speaker kicked the dust this summer after one too many pool parties. If you find yourself in the market for a new one, Prime Day is an especially great time to hit add to cart.

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The Marshall Emberton II speaker is perfect to bring along to any banger. It has a vintage look with the stylish gold script logo and textured front, but that doesn't distract from its functionality. With an IP67 rating, it's water and dust-resistant, so you can even take it outside. Plus, its 30 hours of battery life is insane.

You can still get the Marshall Emberton II speaker on sale for $99.99, saving $70 for 41% off.

More Bluetooth speaker deals

• JBL Clip 5 Speaker — $69.95$79.95(save $10)

• Marshall Willen Speaker— $69.99$119.99 (save $50)

• Ultimate Ears Boom 4 Speaker — $110.91$149.99(save $39.08)

• JBL Xtreme 2 Speaker — $159.99$199.99(save $39.91)

• Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Speaker— $197.30$249 (save $51.70)

• Marshall Kilburn II Speaker — $199.99$299.99(save $100)

• Marshall Middleton Speaker — $249.99$299.99(save $50)

• JBL PartyBox —$299.95 $349.95(save $50)

• Marshall Stanmore III Speaker — $302.50$379.99(save $77.49)

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