These Are the Best Christmas Sales on Headphones
Unless you’re gifting AirPods to an Android user, you can’t go wrong with a good pair of headphones as a gift. However, to make it a little easier for you, I’ve rounded up the best deals on headphones you can find right now and who they’re best suited for, so you can rest easy knowing you’re getting a good deal and giving great gift.
Noise canceling headphones for those who work from home.
Anyone who works from home can use good noise-canceling headphones, especially if they have children or dogs. Luckily for you (and them), there are plenty of great deals on active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones.
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The $228 Sony WH-1000XM4 (originally $348) at Amazon, Best Buy or Walmart is currently on sale for its lowest price, according to Camelcamelcamel price history . These are some of the best active noise canceling headphones you can buy at the moment and they are currently selling at a very good price. You can read more about them in my previous post.
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If you think the person on your list would prefer headphones, consider the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, currently on sale for $199 (originally $279). They’re loaded with features, like seamless switching between your last seven paired devices, but it’s the noise-canceling technology that makes them stand out. This is also by far the lowest price for these headphones, according to Camelcamelcamel price history . Read PCMag’s full review here .
Long battery life for music lovers
Headphones that can last over 30 hours are impressive, but you know what’s even better? 50 hours. If you have someone on your list who prefers not to charge their gadgets, these headphones will impress them.
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The JBL Live 660NC are over-ear noise-canceling headphones that will give you 50 hours of playback with ANC turned off (up to 40 hours with ANC turned off). A 10-minute charge will give them four more hours of play time. It also has an Ambient Aware feature that allows you to hear your surroundings and another feature that allows you to talk without removing the headphones. You can get the JBL Live 660NC for $99.95 (originally $199.95) on Amazon. According to Camelcamelcamel price history , this is the second lowest price ever.
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If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option with equally impressive battery life, check out the JBL Tune 710BT headphones. They also have a 50-hour battery life, but no fancy features. However, you can still take calls and use the voice assistant to control your phone with the touch of a button. You can purchase the JBL Tune 710BT headphones on Amazon for $39.95 (originally $79.95). According to Camelcamelcamel price history , this matches the lowest price ever.
Headphones for the gamer in your life
If you have a console or PC gamer on your list, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay gaming headphones make a great gift at an even steeper discount. The ANC Bluetooth headphones are currently on sale for $329 after Woot’s 66% discount. You can purchase the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay for $169.99 (originally $499) in December or while supplies last.
Pixel Buds Pro for Google lovers
People who like Google gadgets like Google Homes and Pixel phones are likely invested in the Google ecosystem and want to keep it that way. If they’re in the market for new headphones, consider the Google Pixel Buds Pro , which are 40% off at $119.99 (down from $199.99). According to Camelcamelcamel’s price history, this matches the lowest price they’ve reached (since Black Friday) since their release last summer. You can read their full PCMag review here .
Bits for those who like to show off
We know people who love to show off their new headphones to their friends. If you have someone similar on your list, consider the Beats Solo3 , which are 50% off and cost $99.99 (originally $199.95). This matches their Black Friday price, which is the lowest ever, according to Camelcamelcamel price history . These headphones provide up to 40 hours of listening time with fast charging (three hours of playback on a five-minute charge) and have a microphone for taking calls. You can read PCMag’s full review of the Beats Solo3 here .