The best deals on true wireless earbuds January 2022

When it comes to true wireless earbuds, there are a ton of brands and products to choose from. Whether you need something fitness-oriented, like the Beats Powerbeats Pro, or a pair with powerful noise cancellation, like Sony’s WF-1000XM4, there’s a pair of wireless earbuds for just about everyone. Some, like the UE Fits, even comfort to the shape of your ears, offering a level of fit and comfort that is second to none.

Regardless of the brand or model that speaks to you, however, we’ve scoured the internet to find the best deals currently available on true wireless earbuds. Of course, if you’re still trying to find the right make and model for you, make sure to check out our guide to the best wireless earbuds, which should help narrow down your options. We’ve also put together a guide to the best noise-canceling headphones

Apple AirPods deals

If you own an iPhone or multiple Apple products, the AirPods Pro are likely the best true wireless earbuds on the market for you. Unlike the base AirPods, the latest Pros offer better sound quality and feature active noise cancellation, not to mention seamless integration with iOS and a MagSafe-compatible charging case.

While the AirPods Pro carry a lofty, $249.99 price tag, they also go on sale rather frequently. During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, for instance, we saw them drop as low as $160. They’re no longer available at that low of a price, but you can still get a pair with the MagSafe charging case for about $180 at Amazon and $200 at Target.

Alternatively, you can buy a pair of second-generation AirPods — now the entry-level model — with either a wired or wireless charging case. The base AirPods normally retail for $129, but you can currently get the version with the wired charging case for $100 at Amazon.

If you prefer a little more convenience, you can also get a pair of the second-gen AirPods with a Qi-compatible wireless charging case for a few dollars more. Apple no longer sells the wireless configuration — and they’ve become increasingly difficult to find online — but you can still get them in-store at Target for $159.99 in select areas.

Last on the AirPods block is the recent third-gen model, the latest addition to the AirPods lineup. The earbuds blend a bit of the AirPods Pro look with the hard, plastic build of the second-gen model, and come with a MagSafe wireless charging case. They also offer IPX4 water resistance, improved sound quality, and retail for $179.

Despite having launched in October, you can currently get them for $169.99 at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Walmart. It may not be $140, the price we saw them going for around Black Friday, but if you like the newer design and MagSafe charging, it’s worth considering.

AirPods (third-generation)

Similar in appearance to their sleeker sibling, the AirPods Pro, the latest entry-level AirPods boast a new charging case and shorter stems. They’re also water-resistant, unlike the 2019 model, and sport better battery life.

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Buds deals

Samsung released the Galaxy Buds 2 — a good-sounding pair of earbuds with active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and a subtle design — in August, and we’ve seen plenty of discounts since then at retailers like Woot and Amazon. Right now, for instance, you can get them at Woot for $99.99, their lowest price to date. While these are in new condition, they only carry a 90-day warranty from Woot. If that gives you pause, they’re also on sale in several colorways at Amazon for $129.99 ($20 off) with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

The Galaxy Buds 2 are the new entry-level wireless earbuds from Samsung. Despite this, they’re packed with enough features that people on a budget might be happy choosing these over the pricier Buds Pro.

The Galaxy Buds Plus were our top pick last year for the best wireless earbuds overall, but have since been discontinued with the arrival of the Galaxy Buds 2. A successor to the original Galaxy Buds, the Plus model extends the battery life by up to 11 hours and, unlike AirPods, comes in an assortment of colors.

Right now, you can buy the $149.99 Galaxy Buds Plus in black for just $79 at Walmart, which is the lowest price we’ve seen in the last several months and likely one of the last major discounts we’ll see before the earbuds become unavailable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

The Galaxy Buds Plus are the last-gen successor to the Galaxy Buds. The biggest change from this model is that the battery life is nearly doubled compared to the original Galaxy Buds.

The Galaxy Buds Live are some of the more unconventional wireless earbuds on the market right now, but don’t let their bean-shaped design fool you. The Buds Live are a good option if you want earbuds that produce powerful sound and showcase marathon battery life. Right now, you can purchase a pair of the Galaxy Buds Live in an assortment of colors at Target, Best Buy, and Amazon for $99.99 instead of $169.99, their lowest price to date.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Samsung’s unconventional wireless earbuds are shaped like beans, but they produce a powerful sound and come with lengthy battery life.

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

Sony earbud deals

The Sony WF-1000XM4 and their predecessors, the WF-1000XM3, are a couple of our favorite picks when it comes to Sony’s wireless earbuds. Both pairs of earbuds have been available for less, but even at their current price, they’re an easy recommendation.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 are our top pick for the best earbuds you can buy and have been marked down to around $248 at Amazon and Best Buy, a solid $30 off their regular retail price and one of their better price to date. You can also find the Sony WF-1000XM3 at Best Buy or Amazon for around $148, a healthy discount on the typical $199.99 price tag.

Sony’s WF-1000XM4

Sony’s WF-1000XM4 have the best noise cancellation of any true wireless earbuds, and the sound quality is second to none. With a new design that’s smaller and rated IPX4, the earbuds can now be charged wirelessly.

Sony WF-1000XM3

Originally released in 2018, the WF-1000XM3’s still measure up well against the competition when it comes to battery life and sound quality, even if they’re not as capable as their successor.

If you’re looking for a pair of Sony earbuds that are even more budget-friendly, enter the Sony WF-C500. These affordable earbuds came out at the end of 2021, and they prove their worth good sound quality, excellent battery life, and very aggressive pricing. You may not get ANC or wireless charging with these earbuds, but they remain an exceptional value.

Right now, you can pick them up for more than $78 ($22 off) at Amazon, or for $79.99 at Best Buy and Target.

Sony WF-C500 wireless earbuds

The Sony WF-C500 are a budget-friendly pair of earbuds that prioritize sound quality and battery life. The small and pocket-friendly charging case carries one additional charge, totaling 20 hours of listening time.

Jabra Elite 75t deals

Compared to the competition, Jabra’s wireless earbuds have a rare feature that has yet to become standard in the true wireless earbud market: the ability to connect to two devices concurrently. Ideally, this is great for users who switch between two devices often (like, say, a phone and a laptop).

Despite their age, the Jabra Elite 2 remain a dependable set of earbuds. In our original review, The Verge’s Chris Welch decried them to be the best AirPods alternative you could buy, with a comfortable fit, dual point Bluetooth connectivity, and deep, bass-heavy sound. We were slightly disappointed by the lack of true active noise cancelation, but we’re happy to report that, thanks to a firmware update, the Jabra Elite 75t now include this feature.

Normally $149.99, the Jabra Elite 75t wireless earbuds are currently on sale at Best Buy for $79.99, matching their lowest price to date. We don’t expect them to be widely available for much longer, however, given Jabra plans to phase out the Elite 75t in favor of more recent models, specifically the Elite 7 Pro, Elite 7 Active, and Elite 3.

Jabra Elite 75t

Jabra’s Elite 75t earbuds offer bass-heavy sound, reliable performance, and can connect to two devices — like a phone and laptop — at the same time.

Jabra Elite 75t Active deals

The Jabra Elite 75t offers a decent amount of resistance to sweat and water, but if you’re looking for a more fitness-oriented set of earbuds, we recommend taking a look at the Jabra Elite Active 75t. These earbuds are largely identical to the Elite 75t but include a rubberized coating to keep them from flying out of your ears and enhanced sweat resistance, allowing you to work out without fear of compromising your new set of earbuds. Typically $179.99, the Elite 75t are available at Amazon and Best Buy right now for $99.99.

Jabra Elite Active 75t

The Active 75t earbuds from Jabra are virtually identical to the standard model but feature an improved fit and enhanced waterproofing.

Beats Powerbeats Pro deals

If you’re currently in the market for a reliable pair of wireless earbuds for your workouts, it’s hard to go wrong with the predecessor to the Studio Buds, the Beats Powerbeats Pro. These earbuds sport an over-ear hook that keeps them in place while you’re exercising; they also offer IPX4 sweat- and water-resistant, meaning you don’t have to worry about ruining them should your workout get intense.

Currently, there are a few different discounts available on the Powerbeats Pro. The lowest we see right now is at Amazon and Best Buy, which are selling the earbuds in a handful of colorways for $199.99. That’s not the lowest price we’ve seen them go for — they were on sale for around $150 throughout most of November and December — but it’s still a hefty discount on what would otherwise be a $250 pair of earbuds.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

The Beats Powerbeats Pro provide up to nine hours of battery life, with 24 hours provided by the case. They’re IPX4 sweat- and water resistant, too, and feature Apple’s H1 chip for easy pairing and hands-free Siri commands.

UF Fits deals

After testing a pair for ourselves, we remarked in our review that the UE Fits were the most comfortable consumer earbuds on the market. That’s because, unlike the other wireless earbuds on this list, the UE Fits are uniquely capable of permanently molding to the shape of your ears in just 60 seconds, making them a great choice for those concerned their earbuds may come loose or fall out. At the same time, however, we also found that they offer good sound quality, as well as lengthy, eight-hour battery life.

Normally $199.99, you can get them right now for just $179 — they’re typical sale price —from Ultimate Ears.

UE Fits

The UE Fits come with ear tips that permanently mold to the unique shape of your ears in just 60 seconds. This allows for a much better fit that you can comfortably wear for hours.