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Personal audio enthusiasts may love music, but they don’t always love cords. At the same time, they worry that losing wires means losing sonic quality. However, the right pair of Bluetooth headphones ensures you can still have a spacious, immersive listening experience away from DACs and amps and other signal chain components. I’ve personally traveled with the top four headphones featured here and have never been disappointed. You’re probably traveling again before the holidays, or you know someone who will in the new year, so why not prepare now. But act fast; Cyber Monday deals require an Amazon Prime membership and could be done when the day is. (Prices are correct at time of posting but subject to change, and deals can sell out, so add to cart quickly.)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear ANC Wireless Headphones $469 (Was $699)
Perfect for on-the-go audiophiles, The Bowers & Wilkins flagship Px8 wireless headphonesfeature bespoke 40mm carbon cones—derived from the B&W 700 Series loudspeaker domes (and now trickled down to the Pi8 earbuds)—that are coupled with an optimized basket/motor system. This tilts the sound signature from body blows to landing right on the button. Separation and control are heightened and tightened, tempering unruly transients that can come across as excitement but threaten to trip up accuracy. Angled to attain a uniform alignment between every point of the ear and driver surface, these light-yet-rigid carbon cones are intended for low-distortion (THD+N <0.1%), high-engagement listening. Most impressive is that this precision-engineered spacious audio is available wherever and whenever you need it, using Bluetooth 5.2for a solid connection with support for the SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive (with aptX HD) codecs for maximum iOS/Android compatibility. (Want some B&W sound for less? The Px7 S2e is still expressive while more affordable at $279 (typically $399).
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Spatial Audio$329 (Was $429)
Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra headphones have the best active noise cancellation of any over-ear model we’ve tested, and these headphones are at their lowest price ever. Whether you’re trying to drown out the sound of overzealous friends and family members at a gathering or focusing on getting rest during plane or train travel, these headphones will be your constant, cherished companion during the hectic holiday season. The QC Ultra is the latest in a long line of Bose headphones that push the boundaries of ANC performance. In our experience, these headphones can eliminate the sound of the New York City subway when listening to music and should do an equally impressive job for plane engines and sidewalk construction. The headphones’ noise cancellation is complemented by 24 hours of playtime per charge, support for Immersive Audio, a multi-mic array for calls, energetic audio quality, and ample cushioning on the ear cups and headband. These comfortable, comforting headphones are worth their usual price, but Amazon’s current discount makes them an even better get. Prefer to cut out noise but also cut down cost? The step-down Bose QuietComfort Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones are on sale for $199 (typically $349).
Sonos Ace Wireless Over-Ear Headphones w/ Noise Cancellation, Spatial Audio $349 (Was $449)
An ace is an untouchable serve, an immediate point-winner, and the name of the first Sonos headphones. And this foray into wearable audio delivers quality service. The relatively lightweight (312g), generously cushioned, fold-flat over-ears come in sleek, smudge-resistant Black or Soft White (shown). The stainless-steel extenders’ concealed hinges allow articulation without entanglement. My large noggin w/ average ears tucked neatly into the memory foam & vegan leather, magnetically attached, replaceable ear pads. Instead of touch panels, that silver multifunction Control Key combines with a separate button that toggles ANC/Aware. Inside, custom 40mm dynamic drivers deliver spacious sound with more presence than pure punch, but bass can get weighty without being woolly. Imaging—whether airy or intimate—is eloquent through multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, aptX Adaptive/Lossless) or USB-C. Any lingering congestion evaporates w/ Spatial Audio, where the Ace excels. And, for the best response, low-level Wi-Fi is used for TV Audio Swap, which beams a TV feed (including Atmos soundtracks) from a compatible Sonos soundbar to the Ace for private home theater.
Focal Bathys High-Fidelity Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones $629 (Was $699)
Named after the first self-propelled submersible, the Bathys headphones are French luxury audio brand Focal’s first active noise-canceling (ANC) wireless model. It features well-established design language and a dynamic but disciplined, reactive but refined sound with excellent pacing that’s never piercing. They share DNA with the company’s high-end headphones (like the Focal Stellia—on sale for $2,399, down from $2,999, and our closed-back pick for the best headphones of 2023). The Bathys packs a 40mm aluminum-magnesium “M”-shaped dome driver underneath the signature concentric circled grille, skips touch controls for physical buttons for volume, ANC, and play controls, all tied together with magnesium yokes and leather headband accents. Under the hood, well-implemented DSP manages the stable, resolving Bluetooth 5.1 connection (with support for SBC, AAC, aptX/aptX HD/Adaptive codecs, plus multipoint support), and the built-in 24-bit/192 kHz DAC also allows for unadulterated audio with computers and mobile devices via USB-C. As we said in our full review, “The Bathys is worth sinking your time (and money) into if you love a fluid listening experience.”
More of the best Bluetooth headphones deals:
- Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Bluetooth ANC Headphones / Class AB amp and 100h Playback $239 (Was $279)
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones $298 (Was $399)
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Overhead Headphones $198 (Was $348)
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 Bluetooth Headphones w/ 60h Battery Life $229 (Was $379)
- Edifier STAX Spirit S5 Bluetooth 5.4 Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Snapdragon Sound/aptX Adaptive/LDAC, 80h Playback $399 (Was $499)
- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones$399 (Was $599)
- Beats Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones w/ Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Lossless Audio, 40 Battery Life $159 (Was $349)
- Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones w/ 60h Playtime $39 (Was $59)
- JBL Tune 770NC Adaptive Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones w/ Bluetooth 5.3 & 70h Battery Life $79 (Was $129)
- JLab JBuds Lux ANC Hybrid Active Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Bluetooth Headset $46 (Was $79)
- Skullcandy Hesh ANC Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones w/ Tile $75 (Was $134)
- TREBLAB Z2 IPX4 Bluetooth 5.0 Over-the-Ear ANC Workout Headphones $69 (Was $89)
- TREBLAB Z7 Pro Hybrid Active Noise-Cancelling aptX-HD Foldable Headphones $109 (Was $199)
Prefer a musical journey to a commute? Here are some of the best wired headphones deals:
- Sennheiser Consumer Audio HD 600 – Audiophile Hi-Res Open Back Dynamic Headphone $285 (Was $449)
- Sennheiser Consumer Audio HD 650 – Audiophile Hi-Res Open Back Dynamic Headphone $307 (Was $499)
- Sennheiser Consumer Audio HD 660S2 – Audiophile Stereo Headphones with Optimized Sub Bass, Surround, Transducer Airflow, Vented Magnet System and Voice Coil $440 (Was $599)
- Sennheiser HD 620S – Audiophile Closed-Back Headphones with Speaker-Like Spatial Imaging and Optimized Surround $245 (Was $349)
- Focal Hadenys Open-Back Headphones $629 (Was $699)
- Focal Celestee Over-Ear Closed-Back HiFi Headphones $659 (Was $999)
- Focal Clear MG Open-Back High-Fidelity Over-Ear Headphones $1,199 (Was $1,499)
- Focal Stellia High-Fidelity Closed-back Circum-Aural Headphones $2,399 (Was $2,999)
- Linsoul SIMGOT SuperMix 4 1DD+1BA+1Planar+1PZT Hybrid Drivers Wired Earphones with OFC Silver-Plated Cable $119 (Was $149)
- Linsoul 7HZ Timeless 14.2mm Planar HiFi in-Ear Earphone with CNC Aluminum Shell, Detachable MMCX Cable $175 (Was $219)
- Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Performance Custom 8BA in-Ear Monitor IEM with Detachable 4-core 7N Oxygen-Free Copper OFC Cable $199 (Was $249)
- Sennheiser IE 600 in-Ear Audiophile Headphones with TrueResponse Transducers $499 (Was $799)
- Sennheiser IE 900 Audiophile in-Ear Monitors with TrueResponse Transducers featuring X3R Technology $999 (Was $1,499)
Want to skip headphones altogether and get the best earbuds? We got you …
- Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 Bluetooth ANC Earbuds w/ Class AB amp and 52h battery life with charging case $119 (Was $169)
- SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI True Wireless ANC Bluetooth Earbuds $188 (Was $249)
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra ANC Wireless Earbuds $229 (Was $299)
- Bose New QuietComfort Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $129 (Was $179)
- Bose Ultra Open Clip-on Earbuds $249 (Was $299)
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless ANC Earbuds w/ Hearing Aid Feature, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging $154 (Was $249)
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Smart Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.4/LE Audio/Auracast $199 (Was $299)
- EarFun Air Pro 4 Adaptive Hybrid Noise-Canceling Earbuds w/ Bluetooth 5.4 Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound (aptX Lossless) & LDAC $62 (Was $89)
- Denon PerL Pro True Wireless Earbuds with Adaptive Noise-Cancelling, Personalized Sound with Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology, Spatial Audio $149 (Was $299)
- Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds w/ Apple H1 Headphone Chip $149 (Was $199)
- Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbud Headphones with Alexa Built-in $128 (Was $199)
- Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Earbuds with Dolby Audio Spatial Sound $169 (Was $229)
- ACEFAST T8 Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds, 30hrs Playback with LED Display Charging Case $28 (Was $36)
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