With noise-canceling activated, I can work in a busy café or library without distraction. And when it’s time to leave, switching to transparency mode at the push of a button ensures I’m safely aware of my surroundings as I make my way to my destination.

Typically, Prime Day brings savings on all the major headphones brands, including Bose, Sony, and Apple. So far, we haven't seen any particularly impressive price drops from the latter two brands, but Apple decided to show out early with a $69 price cut on the AirPods Max. (We're still waiting on a better deal for the AirPods Pro, though).

We’ve tested thousands of headphones and earbuds — and these are the best pairs to buy on sale during Prime Day.