With Amazon’s massive Memorial Day sale officially kicking off, anyone looking for a new pair of noise-canceling headphones is in luck. Leading some of the year’s steepest discounts is a major price drop on Sony’s WH-1000XM5 — our pick for the best overall headphones on the market — which has once again dropped below $250.
Now sitting at $248, these excellent headphones are available for $150 cheaper than their successor, the $398 WH-1000XM6. These aren’t the only premium options on sale; Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra 1st Gen ($299) and reliable standard QuietComfort ($229) are also heavily discounted.
Apple users can also pick up the AirPods Pro 3 ($199), AirPods 4 ($99), and last-gen AirPods Max ($449) at deep discounts. See a full breakdown of the best headphone and AirPods deals below.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248 (38% off)
The XM5 remains a top-tier choice, delivering industry-leading noise cancellation, a comfortable lightweight design, and up to 30 hours of battery life.
Sony WH-1000XM6 — $398 (13% off)
Sony’s flagship introduces notable upgrades over the XM5, including enhanced active noise cancellation, improved call quality, and a fully folding design for easier storage.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (1st Gen) — $299 (30% off)
The first-generation Ultra offers an incredible discount, delivering the same elite noise cancellation and CustomTune audio calibration as its successor for $150 less.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) — $449 (Retail price)
The second-gen Ultras add lossless USB-C audio and a new Cinema Mode, making them an excellent pick for travelers who want the absolute best in spatial audio.
Bose QuietComfort — $229 (34% off)
Providing legendary Bose noise cancellation and plush all-day comfort, these straightforward headphones are a stellar value at this price point.
AirPods Pro 3 — $199 (20% off)
Apple’s premier wireless earbuds deliver twice the active noise cancellation of their predecessors alongside integrated heart-rate monitoring and clinical-grade hearing aid functionality.
AirPods Max — $449 (18% off)
The last-gen AirPods Max offer exceptional value, featuring top-tier active noise cancellation and spatial audio for $60 less than the newer model.
AirPods 4 — $99 (23% off)
Ideal for listeners who dislike silicone ear tips, this open-ear model utilizes the H2 chip to power personalized spatial audio and richer sound.
AirPods 4 with Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (17% off)
In addition to bringing active noise cancellation and transparency modes to the standard AirPods design, this model offers AI-powered live translation.
AirPods Max 2 — $509 (7%)
This marks the best discount to date on Apple’s updated over-ear headphones, which bring 1.5 times the noise cancellation power of the original 2020 pair.
Editor’s Note: Prices and availability are subject to change. This article was last updated on May 22nd.
