The last thing anyone wants to hear on a flight is…basically everyone else on the plane as well.
From fussy babies to talkative neighbors to someone watching a movie without headphones – to maybe even 100 ukuleles – your best bet is to have some solid headphones on hand so you can watch your shows or just drown out everything else.
If you’re in the market, here are nine of our top picks for travel headphones that are only on sale for the rest of Wednesday (October 12) thanks to the Amazon Prime Early Access sale. Remember that Prime Day deals are only for Amazon Prime Membersbut you can get a 30-day free Prime trial if you haven’t been a Prime customer in the last 12 months.
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Bose Headphones
Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 — $269 (usually $379)
With a $110 discount, the high price of the Bose noise-cancelling flagship is much more palatable. The brand’s latest 700 headphones combine sleek design with supreme functionality.
Standout features are impressive noise cancellation – which can be adjusted via the Bose app on a scale of 1-10 – intuitive controls and long battery life; Bose advertises 20 hours, but when tried and tested by TPG points and miles reporter Kyle Olsen, it was closer to 12.5 hours.
They are available in silver or deluxe black and weigh only 9 ounces. The headphones offer wired and wireless connectivity that provides access to in-flight entertainment systems and you can simultaneously connect your phone and laptop to Bluetooth via the Bose app.
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Bose QuietComfort Noise Canceling Headphones — $229 (usually $329)
Another on-ear option from Bose which is slightly cheaper is the QuietComfort headphones which come with a silent mode for complete noise cancellation and an aware mode so you can hear your music but also stay in tune with everything. what is happening in the world.
Currently available for $100 less than retail, you can buy them in white or black and they advertise up to 24 hours of battery life with a 15-minute charge giving you an extra three hours of use.
Bose SoundSport wireless headphones — $89 (normally $129)
These popular wireless headphones have garnered over 37,000 (mostly positive) reviews on Amazon.
They offer impressive noise cancellation and high fidelity sound. They are also sweat and weather resistant, making them a popular choice for running, workouts, and other outdoor activities.
The structure of the earphone tips helps to keep the earphones in place. Other features include easy connectivity to Bluetooth and Near Field Communication with voice commands and up to six hours of battery life per full charge.
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Beats headphones
Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Canceling On-Ear Headphones — $169.95 (usually $349.95)
At under $200, the Beats Studio3 noise canceling headphones are a pretty fantastic deal.
Standout features are pristine quality, approximately 22 hours of battery life, and “quick” charging, which delivers three hours of playback after just five minutes. With a cool design and a variety of colors, it is also a beautiful fashion accessory. A padded headband and ergonomic fit add comfort and the headphones fold neatly into a large pocket or the included soft case, which has a carabiner clip that can be attached to carry-on luggage if space is tight.
Beats Fit Pro — True Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $159.95 (usually $199.95)
Available at a $40 discount, these popular headphones are designed for comfort whether you’re taking calls or running miles. They come with three listening modes, are water resistant, and have up to six hours of battery life (up to 24 hours with a charging case).
Apple AirPods
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) — $223 (usually $249)
With what is officially Amazon’s lowest price ever on second-generation Airpods Pro, these offer improved noise cancellation (twice as much, according to Apple), thanks to their M1 chip, as well as a redesigned acoustic vent and microphone. There’s also a new touch control that lets you control your music and adjust the volume right from the stem. But perhaps the biggest improvement is the increased battery life, which gives you six hours of listening time per charge. The battery case provides 30 hours of listening time.
Apple AirPods (2nd generation) — $89.99 (usually $159)
With a discount of just under 50 per cent, it might be time to give Apple’s ubiquitous long-stem headphones a try.
The second generation offers a few more features over the original model, though understandably less than the more recent $200+ model. Convenient sensors let you pause and resume music by inserting and removing the earbud, while the “Hey Siri” feature activates hands-free voice control. Apple advertises a battery life of around five hours and the headphones come with a magnetic closure charging case. Note that the stock buds don’t have any noise canceling capabilities like the pros (above).
Inexpensive headphones
Sony WF-C500 wireless headphones – $58 (originally $99)
If you’re looking for a solid pair of headphones around the $60 price mark, this is a great option. They’ve got decent sound quality, a reliable 10-hour battery life – another 20 hours with the charging case – and they’re water resistant. You can customize the sound quality through the app, and the ergonomic design will fit most adults perfectly.
Soundtrack by Anker Life P3i – $36.89 (originally $59.99)
At 40% off, this Amazon shopper favorite is a great deal when you just need headphones that will get the job done.
Anker’s noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones have plenty of bells and whistles, including four microphones to reduce external noise, customizable EQ settings through the Soundcore app, and nine hours of battery life on a single charge (36 hours with the charging case). A 10-minute quick charge will also give you a two-hour battery boost.