From Apple to Bose: 9 best-selling headphones today

The last thing people want to hear on a flight is… basically everyone else is on the plane.

From fussy kids to fussy neighbors to someone watching a movie without headphones – to being able to 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 into the market, here are nine of our best picks for travel headphones that are only on sale for the rest of Wednesday (October 12) thanks to the Amazon Prime sale. Early Access. Remember, Prime Day deals are for Amazon Prime memberbut you can get one Try Prime for free for 30 days if you have not been a Prime customer in the last 12 months.

Plus, if you want Prime during the shopping season, you can get three months at a discounted rate of $7.49 per month instead of the regular price of $14.99 per month.

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Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 – $269 ($379 regular)

With a $110 discount, the hefty price tag of a standard Bose noise-cancelling carrier is a lot more bearable. The brand’s latest 700 Headphones combine stylish design with ultimate functionality.

Standout features are impressive noise cancellation – which can be adjusted via the Bose app on a scale of 1 to 10 – intuitive controls and long battery life; Bose advertises 20 hours, but when tried and tested by frequent flyer and TPG and mileage reporter Kyle Olsen, it’s closer to 12 and a half hours.

They are available in classy silver or black and weigh only 9 ounces. The headset offers wired and wireless connectivity for access to in-flight entertainment systems, and you can connect both your phone and laptop to Bluetooth simultaneously through the Bose app.

Related: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 Review: Why I’ll Never Fly Without Them

Bose QuietComfort Noise Canceling Headphones – $229 (usually $329)

Another over-ear option from Bose that’s a bit cheaper are the QuietComfort headphones that come with both Quiet Mode for complete noise cancellation and Aware Mode so you can hear your music but also be in tune. with everything else going on in the world.

Now available for $100 less than retail, you can pick these up 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. use.

Bose SoundSport wireless headphones – $89 (normally $129)

These popular wireless earbuds have garnered over 37,000 (mostly positive) reviews on Amazon.

They feature impressive noise cancellation and high fidelity sound. They’re also sweat and weather resistant, making them a popular choice for running, workouts, and other outdoor activities.

The structure of the ear tips helps to keep the headphones in place. Other features include easy connectivity with Bluetooth and near-field communication with voice commands, and up to six hours of battery life per full charge.

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Beats Studio3 wireless noise-cancelling headphones – $169.95 (usually $349.95)

For under $200, the Beats Studio3 noise-cancelling headphones are a pretty great deal.

Standout features are top quality, about 22 hours of battery life, and “fast fuel” recharge, which provides three hours of playback in just five minutes. With their cool design and variety of colors, they are also a beautiful fashion accessory. The padded headband and ergonomic fit add comfort, and the headphones fold neatly into a large bag or the included soft carrying case, with a carabiner that can be attached to a bag if space is tight.

Beats Fit Pro – True Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones – $159.95 (usually $199.95)

Available at a discounted $40, these popular earbuds are built for comfort, whether you’re on a call or running miles. They have three listening modes, are water resistant, and have up to six hours of listening time (up to 24 hours with the charging case).

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) – $223 (usually $249)

At Amazon’s lowest official price ever on the second-generation Airpods Pro, they offer improved noise cancellation (twice that, according to Apple), thanks to the M1 chip, the vents and redesigned microphone. There’s also a new touch control that lets you control music and adjust volume directly from the body. But perhaps the biggest improvement is the increased battery life, which gives you six hours of music per charge. The battery case offers a whopping 30 hours of listening time.

Apple AirPods (2nd generation) – $89.99 (usually $159)

With only 50% off, maybe it’s time to try out Apple’s ubiquitous, long-stemmed earbuds.

The second generation offers some extra features over the original model, though naturally more than $200 less than the latest model. Convenient sensors let you pause and resume music by inserting and removing the headset, while a “Hey Siri” feature activates hands-free voice control. Apple advertises about 5 hours of battery life, and the headphones come with a magnetically closed charging case. Note that the root shoots don’t have any noise cancellation like the Pros (above).

Wireless Earbuds Sony WF-C500 – $58 (originally $99)

If you’re looking for a solid pair of headphones at $60, this is a great option. There’s good sound quality, a reliable 10 hours of battery life – another 20 with the charging case – and they’re water resistant. You can adjust the sound quality via the app, and the ergonomic design will fit most adults.

Soundcore of Anker Life P3i – $36.89 (originally $59.99)

With 40% off, this Amazon shopper’s favorite is a great deal when you just need headphones to get the job done.

Anker’s Bluetooth, noise-cancelling headphones feature a variety of bells and whistles, include four microphones to reduce outside noise, customizable equalizer settings via the Soundcore app, and nine hours of battery life on a single charge ( 36 hours with charging case). A quick 10-minute charge will also give you a two-hour battery boost.