Best headphone deals for August 2021

It can be difficult to know just what you’re looking for, so we’ve done our best to organize some options for you. We’ve put together some headphones and earbuds deals along with wired and wireless options. You can also head on over to our sister site SoundGuys for more in-depth news and reviews.

One-day sale: If you’re reading this on August 9, you still have time to save as much as 55% on 1More earbuds and headphones. Everything from the popular Triple Driver in-ear earphones (down to $49.99) to the Spearhead over-ear headphones (also down to $49.99) is on offer. 

Featured deal: First price drop on the Beats Studio Buds

All three colorways of the new Beats Studio Buds just got their first drop on Amazon. The already affordable earbuds are now available for just $129.95 ($20 off) while the sale lasts.

While the AirPods Pro remain beyond the budget of many users, the Beats Studio Buds are a strong new alternative. They deliver a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. They’re also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users.

Read more: Beats Studio Buds review

Battery life is good, but nothing to write home about. However, a five-minute charge can yield a further hour of listening, which is handy if you’re not the best at remembering to keep them topped up with juice. They also offer an IPX4 rating so that fitness fanatics needn’t worry about sweat damage.

Hit the link below to find the offer, or keep scrolling for more headphone deals.

The best headphone deals

All of the deals featured here were active at the time of writing, but retailers change deals frequently. We’ll keep the list updated to reflect the latest offerings.

Wireless headphone deals

Some wireless headphones hold an advantage over earbuds because they can pack larger drivers with more premium materials. They make a great option in pretty much any situation, but they may get a little heavy while working out.

Related: The best noise-cancelling headphones of 2021

Wireless earbuds are often the go-to choice for working out and running errands thanks to the small size, but you can really use them anywhere. Here are a few of the best savings we could find:

If you have a few Apple products in your arsenal, you may want to consider these AirPods deals as well:

Read more: Apple Airpods Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Wired headphone deals

Some people, including our SoundGuys team, swear by wired headphones. After all, wired headphones can typically handle a higher output and often offer better audio quality. You also don’t need to charge wired headphones, but you are limited by the length of the cord.

If you want the best possible sound quality and you don’t mind the cord, wired headphones are the only way to go. Here are some of the top wired headphone deals we could find:

Gaming headphone deals

Ensuring your audio is on point for gaming is pretty key if you want to compete. Of course, audio quality is important but when looking at gaming headsets equally relevant is comfort if you’re settling in for a marathon session.

We’ve found some of the best gaming headphone deals available right now: