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Update: Joining the now live fall Prime Day deal on the current-gen, and more affordable Nothing Ear (a) wireless at $77, Amazon is now offering its best price yet on the flagship Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds at $118 – that’s $1 below the previous best. Details in original post below. 

Amazon is now bringing back its all-time low price on the semi-transparent Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds at $119 shipped as part of a limited-time Lightning deal. This means you’ll have a limited time to claim the low price before the discounted stock runs dry. While listed with a regular price tag at $159 on Amazon, they actually carry at $149 MSRP and have now returned to lowest price we have tracked since release in April 2024. The discounted stock is already 43% claimed (at the time of writing), so jump in as soon as possible if you’re interested. 

As part of its early Prime Big Deal Days event, Amazon is now offering a particularly solid price drop on the latest Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones from $329 shipped. Regularly $429, we rarely ever see this set with a straight up $100 price drop. They dropped to $349 in the early Prime Day deals this past July, but now we are tracking an additional $20 off and match for the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon. The discount is only live on the black set as of right now, but you are looking at one of the best sets of over-ears out there at $70 under the price of heavily discounted previous-generation AirPods Max.

The Beats Solo Buds were unveiled back in April, shortly before we had a chance to go hands-on and dub them “one of the most intriguing new products from Beats in a long time.” Pricing has held at the MSRP, unlike some of the other newer releases from the brand, but Target is giving its Circle members (free to sign up) the very first chance to save today on the Arctic Purple set. We are very much hoping to see Amazon put the other colors on sale for the first time starting tomorrow for fall Prime Day – finger’s crossed – but it does not offer this soft purple treatment anyway, making today’s price drop from the full $80 down to $49.99 shipped a notable Prime-adjacent deal worth consideration right now. 

Update: The wild $130 price drop never really had much of a chance to stick around for that long, but the actual fall Prime Day pricing is now live at $229.99.

As part of its early Prime Big Deal Days event, Amazon is now offering the amazing Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones at a wildly low $130 $229.99 shipped. While they are the previous-generation set – the newer XM5 set are liekly to be something like $100 off for the fall Prime Day event starting tomorrow, they are easily among the most beloved over-ear headphones on the planet and they are now undercutting just about all of the worthy competition by a serious margin. Regularly $348, this is a massive $218+ price drop, the best we can find, and the lowest price we have ever tracked. They basically never drop below $228 outside of extremely fleeting offers, and now’s your chance to save big. 

Anker is ready to officially unleash its latest generation Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless earbuds today. Landing with some marked improvements over the standard edition set as well as the previous-generation Liberty 3 Pro, the latest lands with touch bar control as well as an onboard display and updated noise cancellation, among other things. Now available for purchase via the brand’s Amazon storefront, we will dive into the details down below. 

Today, Sony is expanding its lineup of lauded audio gear with a pair of new LinkBuds Fit, the LinkBuds Open you see above we have had some early hands-on time with, and the new LinkBuds speaker. The brand has mades waves across the ultra-competitive headphones market with its XM4 and XM5 headphones and wireless earbuds, often times undercutting and, at least for some, outperforming the big-time offerings from Bose, Apple, and others, but today it is focused on the slightly more affordable LinkBuds side of its lineup. Some of the more unique in-ears on the market are getting a refresh for 2024 and are now joined by a new Bluetooth speaker with smart audio hand-off tech as well. 

Today we are serving up some hands-on impressions of the new Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless earbuds. Complete with active noise cancellation and a charging case that features audio retransmission, the brand is well known for producing some of the better sounding audio gear out there, and it’s time to see if the new Pi8 buds are worth a lofty price of admission in the latest edition of https://9to5toys.com/guides/tested/.

Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days offers are really starting to kick off in major way today folks. First we caught the return all-time low price on the All-new Amazon Echo Spot, follows by Echo Pop down at just $18, and the absolutely will all-time low prices are back on the latest Echo buds. The deals are landing on all three of Amazon’s latest Alexa-ready earbuds starting with the entry-level set that debuted last fall down at just $24.99 Prime shipped. 

Today, Marshall is debuting its next-generation over-ears known as the Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Headphones. In partnership with Green Day frontman and 4-time Grammy Award winner, Billie Joe Armstrong, the release of the new Monitor III A.N.C. coincides with the 30th anniversary of the brand’s seminal album, aiming to inject some “desperately needed rock ‘n’ roll into the monotonous world of noise-cancelling headphones.” 

Bose has now officially unveiled its next-generation QuietComfort wireless earbuds. Very much like Apple just did at its Glowtime event just over a week ago, Bose isn’t dethroning its latest generation flagship QuietComfort Ultra earbuds – its direct competition for the AirPods Pro 2 – but rather updating its mid-ranger QuietComfort buds with the next-gen set. 

OnePlus is stepping in today with another solid offer on its latest tablet. The official site has now dropped the price on its new OnePlus Pad 2 down to $499.99 shipped from the regular $550 you’ll find at retailers like Amazon right now – it has yet to see any significant price drops there. But to sweeten the deal even more, quite a lot more in fact, you will also score a FREE set of OnePlus Buds 3 with your purchase today. So that’s $50 with a FREE set of $100 buds for a total savings of $150 today. Last time we featured a deal on the OnePlus Pad 2 it was at the same $450 but with a free folio case, which is arguably not quite as good as today’s earbuds offer. 

Sony has just announced the latest generation of its professional reference headphones, the Sony MDR-M1 over-ear headphones. It’s very similar to the wildly popular MDR-7506 headphones and has a slightly updated design, a new set of drivers, a wider frequency range, and improved bass response, among other things. The Sony MDR-M1 over-ear headphones are now available to pre-order on Amazon for $249.99 shipped. Alternatively, you can also pre-order them from B&H for the same price. Head below for more details.

It’s time to run down our top 10 favorite Labor Day deals you can pick up today. We have already brought you our favorite options under $30, alongside a master collection of all the deals you can take advantage of today, but now we are focused on our personal favorites. To be fair, the order of the deals below isn’t particularly relevant – any of these deals could sit at the number one spot if you ask me, they are just some of the best values and price drops live right now for Labor Day 2024 across a broad range of categories. From value-packed e-bike discounts from one of the best brands in the space and new all-time lows on 2024 tech courtesy of the Satechi and Samsung’s Galaxy Book 4 Edge, to exclusive price drops on gorgeous leather Apple Watch bands and thousands of dollars in savings on AI home appliances, hit the jump for our top 10 favorite Labor Day deals.

Amazon Labor Day deals are now in full swing, featuring notable price drops on its smart Echo Spot, Dot, and Pop speakers alongside its Echo Show smart displays, Game Pass Ultimate-ready Fire TV Sticks, Alexa earbuds, and more. We have already rounded up many of our favorite Labor Day deals from all retailers and brands across a huge collection of product categories, from Apple gear and Samsung tech to smart home, e-bikes, charging gear, fashion brands, and more. That’s on top of some our favorite early Labor Day deals you can score for under $30, but for now we are focusing on the in-house Amazon tech and you’ll find the best of it waiting down below.

Shokz, a “pioneer in bone conduction audio technology,” is unveiling its new Open Run Pro 2 sport- and workout-focused headphones today. Delivering on the same around the neck/head design as we have seen in the past from the brand, it is leveraging its latest advancements in open-ear audio technology to deliver “an unprecedented combination of superior sound quality, comfort, and versatility” by way of proprietary dual-driver units. Head below to find out what exactly that means, if you don’t already. 

We are big fans of the Bose audio gear, especially its wonderful noise-cancelling earbuds and headphones, and today Bose is unveiling its new limited-edition run Diamond Collection to celebrate its 60th anniversary. This collection delivers a new “diamond” colorway to its latest Ultra headphones and buds as well as the latest Bose Open Earbuds and sits alongside a very special pair Ultra Open Earbuds encrusted in actual diamonds – anyone who purchases the new colorway models is automatically entered for a chance to win the gem-set buds valued at a whopping $9,000. Details below. 

After getting chance to go hands-on with JBL’s new Live Beam 3 ANC earbuds with the touchscreen charging case and Google Finder action, the brand is ready to officially unveil its new, more flagship version so to speak with the JBL Tour PRO 3. We did catch a glimpse of these at CES 2024 earlier this year, but JBL is now readying the launch of its new buds with the second-generation smart case next month. 

Update: Amazon has stepped in with gift card offers now as well:

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• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 + $30 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 + $100 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro + $200 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL + $200 Amazon gift card
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold + $350 Amazon gift card

Just after seeing the new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold devices go up for preorder with savings across the board on trade-ins, with store credits, and more, the new Google Pixel Watch 3 arrived and now, so has the new Pixel Buds Pro 2. While there are no straight up cash savings here, Google is offering $30 store credits with purchases of its latest AI-powered earbuds. 

We just spotted the lowest price yet on the flagship 2024 Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds down at $119 shipped via trusted Amazon seller Essential-Tech. They are listed with a regular price at $159 on Amazon but the actual MSRP is $149 here. Currently marked down to $129 directly from Nothing – this is matching the previous deal price we featured, this set is now even lower via Amazon. Today’s deal is $10 under our previous mention and lands at a new Amazon all-time low. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds that were unveiled earlier this year. This time landing with a more AirPods Pro-like form-factor, the noise cancelling action also joins the brand’s latest iteration of its Smart Charging Case complete with an onboard touchscreen. The question is whether or not it’s just a gimmick, and if the sound experience can hold up to the $200 price tag. Head below for a closer look and some hands-on impressions.

Just ahead of the new entry-level Beats Solo landing on store shelves with some serious battery power, we are now tracking a host of notable price drops across the existing Beats lineup. Ranging from the best price ever on the brand new Solo 4 on-ear headphones through to the Beats Studio and the Studio Pro ANC over-ear headphones, much of these offers have now returned from over the Memorial Day weekend festivities, but others, like the aforementioned Solo 4, have now dropped even lower. Head below for a closer look. 

Joining an ongoing all-time low price on the brand new Solo 4 on ears at $130, both Amazon and Best Buy are now offering the Beats Studio Buds down at $79.99 shipped. These are regularly $150 wireless earbuds seeing a giant 47% or $70 price drop in various colorways. Today’s marks the return of the Amazon all-time low we have only tracked a few times before today. While they are not the newer and upgraded Beats Studio Buds+, they are also a far more affordable option than the $130 sale price we have tracked on those lately – outside of this Geek Squad refurbished listing at $69.99 shipped that is. More details below. 

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the new Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and Elite 10 Gen 2 wireless earbuds. They will begin shipping on June 24, 2024.

Jabra’s wireless earbud solutions have been in the conversation for our favorite multi-platform solutions for years now, with a steady stream of upgrades and enhancements, but today the new Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and Elite 10 Gen 2 are set to take things to the next level. While you will find updates to the brand’s active noise cancellation tech as well as all-new Natural HearThrough action and some new color options, today the brand is looking to make headlines with what it calls the “world’s first LE Audio smart case.” 

The official Bose Father’s Day sale is now live. While identical the Memorial Day event that just ended, the deals are continuing nonetheless. The latest QuietComfort earbuds, the new QuietComfort headphones at $100 off, and the latest Smart Soundbars are all on sale right now. The new boombox-style SoundLink Max isn’t getting any deals just yet, nor are the new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, but those aren’t the big-ticket Bose items anyway really are they? Head below for a closer look at the Bose Bose Father’s Day deals.

Today, the folks at Sennheiser are ready to expand its ACCENTUM lineup of headphones with the latest addition to its True Wireless earbud lineup. The new ACCENTUM True Wireless buds deliver much of the feature set found in its MOMENTUM in-ears, but at a more accessible price of entry for folks not looking to shell out the $300 the MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 will run you. Available for pre-order starting today, the rest of the details you want to know about on the ACCENTUM True Wireless buds are waiting down below. 

Amazon is now offering the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Headphones for $319 shipped. This is down from the usual $399 price tag and now marking an all-time low at $80 off. This is only the second time it has dropped this low and beats our previous mention by an extra $20. Last fall, I tried out the new Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e headphones, only to deem them the AirPods Max successors I had been waiting for. Now they’re even easier to recommend with today’s discount. Dive into our hands-on review for the full scoop of what to expect, or just head below for a rundown.

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging case have dropped to a new Amazon all-time low. Now dropping to $179 shipped, this is $70 off the usual $249 price tag. This is an extra $1 below the previous price cut an the only time it has ever gone below $180 – a price that was only live twice before in the first place. So if you missed out on those, now you have another chance while also undercutting previous offers by an extra $11. We break down exactly what’s new with the updated pair over at 9to5Mac, too.

Today we are taking a deeper dive on the JBL Soundgear Sense Open Earbuds. After more pricey models from Bose recently made headlines around here, we though it would be a good idea to check out the somewhat more affordable, let’s call it mid-priced options, and JBL’s Soundgears seemed a suitable candidate at $149.99 shipped. Dive into our hands-on impressions down below.

Amazon is now offering the first chance to save on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 True Wireless Earbuds. Today’s offer lands at $269.99 shipped. That’s down from $300 and marking the first and only chance to save on these new earbuds since just beginning to ship earlier in the spring. We break down what to expect from today’s $30 discount in our launch coverage or below the fold.

Adorama is now offering the popular Sony XM5 ANC Headphones for $269 shipped after code APRI1924 has been applied at checkout. This takes the usual $399 price tag and drops it down lower than ever before. We last saw these headphones down at $300 – an offer that was the previous 2024 low. Now, it’s an extra $31 off and landing as the most notable price cut to date. We break down just why this is one of the best discounts we’ve seen on a pair of ANC headphones below the fold.

Amazon is now offering the Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earbuds for $229.95 shipped. Today’s offer only applies to the black style. It drops from the usual $298 price tag and down to a new all-time low. This is only the second discount of the year and beats our previous mention by $20. The previous best price was $248 from over the holidays last year, too. These are my personal favorite earbuds of 2023, and you can read about why that’s the case below.

Sony is taking the wraps off its latest pair of headphones today with the reveal of the new ULT collection. The new ULT Wear headphones do far more than just simplify the naming scheme, with some booming bass, reliable ANC, and other frills like wear detection and Spatial Audio – all at $199.

Sony today is launching a whole new suite of audio products. All united by the new ULT Power Sound features, Sony is launching some of its best-sounding and most booming speakers and headphones to date – all with more streamlined names, too.

Sennheiser is finally shipping its new Momentum Sport Earbuds. These new and even more unique true wireless earbuds were first revealed at CES 2024 back in January, and now just in time for spring, are actually available for purchase for $329.95 at both Amazon and B&H.

Amazon is offering Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 for $189 shipped, complete with the latest USB-C charging case. Today’s offer drops from its usual $249 price tag and is the second-best price to date at $60 off. We’ve only seen it sell for less once before, and that was back during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. This comes within $9 of the all-time low and marks another chance to score Apple’s latest and greatest earbuds for less. We break down exactly what’s new with the updated pair over at 9to5Mac, too.

Amazon currently offers the Denon PerL Pro ANC Earbuds for $279 shipped. Down from $349, today’s offer is a new all-time low. It’s a $70 discount, and, on top of just marking one of the first chances to save, is an extra $14 under our previous mention. That last discount was over a month ago, too. My hands-on review takes a deep dive into why these are my pick for best-sounding earbuds last year.

As part of its Big Spring Sale, Amazon is now offering the latest Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $328 shipped. Available in all three colors, each of these headphones normally sell for $398. Today’s offer knocks $70 off that usual price tag and matches the second-best price to date. There was a short-lived New Year’s discount that had a single style at $28 less a month ago, but this is the first time in quite a bit since you’ve had the choice to score any of the different colorways. We break down just why this is one of the best discounts we’ve seen on a pair of ANC headphones below the fold.

Sony’s WH-1000XM4 ANC Headphones might not be the newest generation, but they’re still some of the best over-ear cans out there. Today’s Amazon sale is only doubling down on that sentiment, as the popular XM4 headphones hit $248 shipped in all three colorways. Each one is down from $348 in order to save you $100. Today’s offer is notably the second-best discount we’ve seen and comes within $20 of the all-time low from Black Friday. It’s the best price yet and also happens to beat our previous mention by an extra $30.

The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus headphones are shipping today. These new over-ear cans were first revealed back at CES 2024 in January amongst two pairs of earbuds. Now, they’re the first of the new unveils to begin shipping out to shoppers.

The Presidents’ Day savings are carrying over to eBay, where the retailer is offering the best prices yet on some of our favorite earbuds and headphones. We’re talking about the new Sony XM5 series, which kicks off with the recent Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds at $222.40 shipped after code PRESIDENT20 has been applied at checkout. Today’s offer is down from its usual $298 price tag and beating our previous mention by an extra $28. Head below for more.

Through the end of the day, Best Buy is offering Anker’s new Soundcore Space One Headphones for $79.99 shipped. This is $20 off the usual $100 price tag and one of the very first price cuts to date. These new and more affordable headphones just launched last fall with a larger emphasis on active noise cancellation, and now they’re an even better value with the return of an all-time low price. We walk through what to expect in our recent hands-on review, but also take a closer look below.

Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the latest Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. These normally sell for $398 and have only ever dropped to as low as $328 before. But now, you can discount the ANC headphones to $299.99 shipped. This is $98 off and marking the best price cut ever. It’s an extra $28 below our previous mention from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as well. We break down just why this is one of the best discounts we’ve seen on a pair of ANC headphones below the fold.

Through the end of the day, Best Buy offers the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless Earbuds for $34.99 shipped. Normally fetching $80, today’s offer saves you $45 and marks a new all-time low. We last saw these earbuds on sale over the holiday season at $50, and now to start the year you can take another $15 off to lock-in today’s best-ever discount. Our hands-on review over at 9to5Google offers a better idea of what to expect from the experience.

The JBL CES 2024 announcements have arrived with loads of new additions to the brand’s growing lineup of headphones, wireless earbuds, and speakers. The brand has been a mainstay around here for years with notable options in the portable Bluetooth and party speaker lineup, both of which are landing with next-generation devices on tap for CES 2024, but JBL is also debuting an updated version of “the world’s first Smart Charging Case” on its Live TWS 3 wireless earbuds. Head below for a closer look at the most exciting releasing coming from JBL at CES 2024. 

Throughout 2023, we’ve reviewed a collection of the latest true wireless earbuds. Including a wide range of brands, form-factors, and price points, we’ve settled on five of our favorite alternatives to first-party offerings from Apple, Google, and Samsung. Including Sony’s new XM5, Anker’s latest budget-friendly buds, and some other unique offerings, you’ll find all of the best earbuds of 2023 outlined below.