The best headphones we found on October Prime Day for under $100

Believe it or not, headphones don't have to cost hundreds of dollars. In fact, there are plenty of worthy options with budget-friendly price tags. And now that Prime Big Deal Days has arrived, those prices are even better.

Amazon's October Prime Day event is overflowing with deals on headphones, including Mashable editor favorites and award winners. But even at 40% off or more, some of the most popular picks might be over your budget. That's fine; we found 20+ other options that are under $100 and still pretty dang great.

For those ballin' on a budget, check out some of our top October Prime Day picks for headphones and earbuds deals under $100.

Best October Prime Day headphones deal under $100

Why we like it

They may not be the most well-known headphones on the market, but they deserve more credit. We named them the best budget headphones of 2026, thanks to their well-balanced sound, decent comfort, functional ANC, and killer battery life. And despite the price, they don't feel cheap. On any given day, they're less than $100, but for October Prime Day, they're *checks notes* under $40.

Mashable Deals

More headphones deals under $100

• JLab Go Lux ANC — $29.50 $52.99 (save $23.49)

• Sony WH-CH520 — $33 $69.99 (save $36.99)

• Soundcore Q20i — $37.97 $69.99 (save $32.02)

• Soundcore Q31i — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $88 $179.99 (save $91.99)

• Marshall Major V — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Skullcandy Crusher EVO — $89.99 $209.99 (save $120)

• Beats Solo 4 — $99.95 $199.95 (save $100)

• Soundcore Space 2 — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

Best October Prime Day earbuds deal under $100

Why we like it

While its Amazon's time to shine on Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart's Fall Deals event is not to be slept on. The AirPods 4 are down to just $79 at Walmart, while Amazon no longer has them in stock now that the AirPods 5 have arrived. These entry-level Apple earbuds might not have noise-cancellation, but they're still pretty great. They're also 39% cheaper than the newer model announced last month. Mashable's Bethany Allard notes that while they're still $10 away from their record-low price, they likely won't be around long enough to see that discount. Stock is already low, so you want the most affordable AirPods on the market, we recommend grabbing them now.

More earbuds deals under $100

• JBL Vibe Beam — $27.95 $54.95 (save $27)

• Soundcore P30i — $23.68 $49.99 (save $26.31)

• JBL Endurance Race 2 — $49.95 $89.95 (save $40)

• EarFun Air Pro 4 — $50.50 $79.99 (save $29.49)

• Nothing Ear (a) Earbuds — $55 $79 (save $24)

• JBL Soundgear Sense — $82.99 $164.95 (save $81.96)

• Beats Studio Buds+ — $89.95 $169.95 (save $80)

• Soundcore AeroClip — $94.99 $169.99 (save $75)

• JBL Tour Pro 2 — $99.95 $249.95 (save $150)

• Soundcore Sleep A20 — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80)