October Prime Big Deals Days Headphones and Earbuds: What The Verge Found

# October Prime Big Deals Days: Headphone and Earbud Deals Roundup

The Verge has published a roundup of headphone and earbud discounts available during Amazon’s October Prime Big Deals Days. According to the outlet, some of its favorite options have been discounted to at or near their all-time low prices. The Verge notes that while certain deals require an Amazon Prime subscription, others are open to all shoppers, and other retailers are also offering promotions.

The Verge’s coverage lists a variety of products with brief descriptions, often pointing readers to its own reviews. Below is a summary of the items highlighted, based on the information provided.

Over-Ear Headphones

• Nothing’s first over-ear headphones feature a retro transparent design, active noise cancellation, spatial audio with head tracking, and plush ear pads. A paddle button controls music playback.
• Bose over-ear headphones are described as having excellent ANC, convenient physical controls, and a range of colors. An upgraded Bose model is also mentioned as feature-rich and still receiving updates.
• Apple’s updated over-ear headset is noted for sound quality and active noise cancellation, but The Verge says it carries over some usability issues from the first generation.
• Beats Studio Pro offer ANC with transparency mode, lossless audio over USB-C, and compatibility with iOS and Android.
• Sony’s previous-generation over-ear headphones remain a good choice, particularly under $200. The latest Sony model, the WH-1000XM6, is said to improve sound quality and ANC while bringing back a foldable design.
• SteelSeries gaming headphones support multiple systems and hi-res audio.

Wireless Earbuds

• AirPods Pro 3 have a new design for improved fit, better noise cancellation, enhanced bass, and heart rate sensors.
• Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro by Anker are claimed to have the best call quality of any earbuds The Verge has tested, with ANC and a screen on the charging case.
• JLab Go Air Pop are affordable earbuds with eight hours of battery life (32 with the case), and the case includes a built-in USB-A charging plug.
• Pixel Buds Pro 2 are smaller and lighter than their predecessors, with stronger noise cancellation, a clear transparency mode, and long battery life.
• Beats Fit Pro have a redesigned wing tip that Beats says is 20 percent more flexible, a smaller case, and other improvements.
• Powerbeats Pro are positioned for athletes, with sound, bass, ANC, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring.
• Nothing earbuds (eye-catching and wallet-friendly) are discounted to their lowest price to date.
• Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are bone conduction headphones with better sound and more bass than the predecessor, a cozy fit, and USB-C charging, according to reviewer Victoria Song.
• Ozlo Sleepbuds are designed for side sleepers, with a private alarm and 14 hours of battery life.
• Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds offer top-notch noise cancellation and balanced sound, provided users get a good seal.
• Nothing Ear 3 carry the company’s distinctive style and solid audio at a reasonable price.
• Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest base-model earbuds, with improved audio over the third-gen model, iOS integration, and spatial audio with head tracking.

The Verge also notes that it may earn a commission from links in the article and directs readers to its ethics statement and full deals roundup. The original reporting is by The Verge.

This summary is based solely on information from The Verge’s article. It does not include independent verification of pricing or product claims, and readers should check current prices and availability. No specific discount amounts, dates, or other details beyond those stated are provided here.