The Best Wireless Earbud Deals for October: Apple, Sony, Anker, More

Wireless earbuds are nifty pieces of tech that are small enough to slip into your pocket or bag, but contain entire worlds within. Music, podcasts, and calls with friends and family are just some of the audio options to engage in, and with active noise cancelling you can block out all outside distractions. Do you hear that? That’s the blissful sound of uninterrupted audio. With EQ adjustments to tailor sound to your preferences and battery life boosting charging cases, there’s a lot you can do with a pair of wireless earbuds and even more options when it comes to buying a pair. We’re here to help hopefully make your decision a bit easier.

Like with any other electronic device purchase, there are a number of things to consider: your budget, the brand and its compatibility with your other devices, and, of course, the features. Ask yourself what’s important to you. Do you need a wireless charger in order to extend battery life? Would active noise cancelling and/or ambient noise help you stay focused? Are you an audiophile or do you mainly listen to podcasts? Keep these in mind while you browse the selection below:

Lightweight and comfortable, the second generation Apple AirPods Pro includes four ear tips to customize your fit. They pair easily with all of your existing Apple devices, including the Apple TV, and allow up to 6 hours of listening time—33% more than the previous generation. The upgrade to a H2 chip adds additional options when utilizing the Active Noise Cancellation, which will be handy to those who find themselves in crowded or loud environments and want to block out outside noises to boost focus. They were named PCMa’s Editor’s Choice in our review, thanks to exceptional noise cancellation, excellent sound quality—and the addition of a USB-C port to the MagSafe charging case.

These highly-rated noise cancelling earbuds offer strong audio performance without breaking the bank. Our reviewer praised the Anker Soundcore Space A40 for its battery life and quality of ANC for the price range, ultimately awarding them the editor’s choice award. With a water resistant build, comfortable, customizable fit, and Soundcore app features, these earbuds will be your go-to for exercising, listening to music or podcasts, or just plain cancelling out noises so you can focus.

In our review, our expert said that these LG Tone Free T90 earbuds are “feature rich,” but overpriced, so we believe that the $100 price drop sale makes these earbuds worth a second look. The smart app enables you to adjust the EQ with some audio features offered by Dolby making it so that you can tailor your listening experience. They’re also shaped similarly to the AirPods Pros, so if those are comfortable for you chances are these will be as well.

This iteration of the Apple AirPods includes a wireless charging case, extending your battery life while on the go. While they don’t have the active noise cancellation feature of the AirPods Pro, they still offer great sound quality and not to mention they’re more affordable. Plus, the design that includes that little tail is more comfortable to some people (my manager included) than the newer, tailless design so these are worth a look for that reason alone.

About Jade Chung-Lee

Merchandising Associate

When she isn’t perusing online stores for deals, Jade enjoys playing video games (mostly JRPGs and roguelikes), sorting board game components neatly into containers, and building Gundam models. Her love of electronics has persisted through her youth and has resulted in a collection of gaming peripherals including keyboards and controllers, scale figures, and art work. Jade lives in blissful harmony with her wife, cat, and two chinchillas—as well as a host of houseplants.

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