Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Availability was good as of 2:38 p.m. ET on July 11.
When you’re trying to relax on a flight, sometimes all you want is to tune out everyone else around you.
From fussy babies and talkative neighbors to someone watching a movie without headphones and maybe even 100 ukuleles, flights can be chaotic. Your best bet is to have some solid headphones at the ready, so you can watch your shows or drown out everything else.
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If you’re in the market for new headphones, here are our nine best picks for travel headphones that are currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
Bose headphones
Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $199 (normally $329)
The QuietComfort headphones, one of Bose’s over-ear options, are on sale now. They come with both a Quiet Mode for full noise canceling and an Aware Mode so you can hear your music while also staying attuned to everything else around you.
Currently available for $100 less than the retail price, you can pick these up in white, black, gray or blue. Bose advertises up to 24 hours of battery life, with a 15-minute charge giving you three additional hours of use.
To buy: Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones: $199 (normally $329)
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II — $236.55 (normally $299)
New from Bose this year is an earbud version of the QuietComfort headphones, essentially the same as the over-ear version, offering its wireless, Bluetooth and noise-canceling capabilities.
To buy: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: $237 (normally $299)
Beats headphones
Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $159.99 (normally $349.95)
At more than half off the typical price, the Beats Studio3 noise-canceling headphones are a pretty fantastic deal.
Standout features are the top-notch quality, the approximately 22 hours of battery life and the “Fast Fuel” recharge, which provides three hours of playback after just five minutes. With a cool design and variety of colors, they are also a nice fashion accessory. A cushioned headband and ergonomic fit add comfort. Also, the headphones fold up neatly into a large pocket or the included soft case (which has a carabiner that you can attach to a carry-on if space is tight).
To buy: Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $159.99 (normally $349.95)
Related: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 review: Why I will never fly without them
Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds — $149.95 (normally $169.95)
Available at a slight discount, these popular earbuds are made for comfort, whether you’re taking calls or running miles. They are water-resistant and have up to 36 hours of listening time.
To buy: Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds— $149.99 (normally $169.95)
Apple AirPods
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones — $449.99 (normally $549)
Currently priced at $449.99, these are Apple’s top-of-the-line over-ear headphones. They have advanced sound quality options, including theater-like surround sound. However, they’re perhaps known more for their fit, thanks to their knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions.
Though these offer up to 20 hours of listening time, you can store these headphones in ultra-low-power mode with their corresponding smart case, as you would with your iPhone.
To buy: Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones — $449.99 (normally $549.99)
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) — $89.99 (normally $129)
At half off their normal price, Apple’s omnipresent, long-stemmed earbuds might be worth testing right now.
The second generation offers a few extra features over the original model, though naturally less than the $200-plus newest model. Convenient sensors allow you to pause and resume music by taking the earbud in and out, while the Siri voice assistant feature activates hands-free voice control. Apple advertises a battery life of about five hours, and the headphones come with a magnetically closing charging case. Note that the original buds do not have any noise-canceling capability, unlike the Pros.
To buy: Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) — $89.99 (normally $129)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) — $199 (normally $249)
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro provide improved noise cancellation (twice as much, according to Apple) thanks to their M1 chip and a redesigned acoustic vent and microphone. There’s also a new touch control that allows you to control your music and adjust the volume directly from the stem. Perhaps the greatest enhancement is the battery life boost, which gives you six hours of listening time per charge. The battery case provides a whopping 30 hours of listening time.
To buy: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) — $199 (normally $249)
Budget-friendly headphones
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones Bluetooth On-Ear Headset with Microphone — $38 (normally $59.99)
If you are looking for a solid pair of headphones under $50, these are a great option. They have decent sound quality and offer a reliable 50-hour battery life. You can tailor the sound quality via the app with 360 Reality Audio, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your headphones.
To buy: Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones Bluetooth On-Ear Headset with Microphone: $38 (normally $59.99)
Soundcore by Anker Life P3i — $34.99 (normally $59.99)
At a price under $40, this Amazon shoppers’ favorite is a great deal when you need headphones that will simply get the job done.
Anker’s Bluetooth, noise-canceling earbuds have plenty of bells and whistles. Each pair offers four microphones to reduce external noise, customizable equalizer settings via the Soundcore app and a nine-hour battery life on a single charge (36 hours with the charging case). A quick 10-minute charge will also give you a two-hour battery boost.
To buy: Soundcore by Anker Life P3i — $34.99 (normally $59.99)
Bottom line
Amazon Prime Day runs through Wednesday, though items may sell out before the end of the day.
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