On the eve of a summer retail festival, Variety offered its readers a guide to the headphones discounted during Amazon Prime Day in June 2021, spanning Sony, Bose, Apple and a budget brand, OneOdio. It is a modest moment in the long human habit of bargain-hunting, where people weigh the pleasure of a good deal against the quiet reminder that every discount is also a sales strategy. The guide itself admits its own stake, disclosing that it may earn a commission from the links it shares, and so it reads as both a helpful friend and a storefront.
Prime Day 2021: Variety Rounds Up Headphone Deals from Sony, Bose, Apple and OneOdio
Prices ran from $30.99 wired cans to $197 AirPods Pro
Mark
So what is this piece, exactly? A news story or something else?
Mimi
It's a shopping roundup. Variety picked headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple and OneOdio that were discounted for Amazon Prime Day, and listed prices and features for each.
Mark
And the money behind it?
Mimi
There's a disclosure up top. Variety may earn a commission on orders made through its links.
Luke
That matters for how we read the claims. Lines like 'rarely this discounted' for the Bose pair come from the publication, and the article offers no price history to back them up.
Mark
The percentages seem to do a lot of the work.
Mimi
They do. Sony's $349 pair at $248 is 29 percent off, and Bose goes from $399 to $229. Those have both numbers listed. Others show only a sale price.
Luke
Right, and a few entries are incomplete. The Sony in-ear buds are 56 percent off with no price given, so we can't check that figure. The $199.99 Sony pair at 61 percent off has no original price shown either.
Mark
Is there anything useful for someone actually shopping?
Mimi
The range is wide, from $30.99 wired OneOdio headphones to AirPods Pro at $197, and it flags tradeoffs like the OneOdio not being wireless.
Luke
But these were Prime Day prices from 2021. Anyone reading now should check current listings, because nothing here confirms what the prices are today.
O Pulso
- Prime Day discounts push shoppers into a short window where prices of premium headphones drop by as much as 61 percent.
- Sony, Bose and Apple models compete for attention, with some listings flagged as rarely discounted this deeply.
- Readers are urged to act quickly, since these promotions are time-limited and may already be changing.
- The guide's affiliate disclosure reveals that Variety earns money when purchases follow its links, so the recommendations carry a commercial edge.
On the eve of a summer retail festival, Variety offered its readers a guide to the headphones discounted during Amazon Prime Day in June 2021, spanning Sony, Bose, Apple and a budget brand, OneOdio. It is a modest moment in the long human habit of bargain-hunting, where people weigh the pleasure of a good deal against the quiet reminder that every discount is also a sales strategy. The guide itself admits its own stake, disclosing that it may earn a commission from the links it shares, and so it reads as both a helpful friend and a storefront.
On June 22, 2021, Variety published a shopping guide to headphones discounted during Amazon Prime Day. Before listing a single product, it disclosed that its editors had chosen the picks, that the publication may earn a commission on purchases made through its links, and that the retailer may receive certain data for accounting.
The guide begins with Sony. Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with dual-sensor technology were marked down 29 percent, from $349 to $248, with up to 30 hours of battery life and touch controls. A second Sony model, also sensing its surroundings and supporting hands-free calls, was listed at $199.99, 61 percent off. Sony's in-ear noise-cancelling earbuds, normally above $200, were also featured at 56 percent off, though no sale price was given.
Bose offered two standouts. Its noise-cancelling wireless headphones fell 43 percent, from $399 to $229, and the writer notes a new microphone helps block wind and outside noise. The SoundLink wireless headphones were 44 percent off at $229, with up to 15 hours of play time.
Apple's AirPods Pro dropped 24 percent to $197, and the standard AirPods with charging case fell 25 percent to $119. Variety even suggested a colorful silicone case to keep them from getting lost.
For budget shoppers, OneOdio's wired studio-style headphones were 20 percent off at $30.99, though they are not wireless. The roundup closed with a children's pair of Bluetooth cat-ear headphones that light up. Readers were reminded that prices may have changed, so they should check the retailer before buying.
On June 22, 2021, Variety published a shopping guide to headphone discounts offered during Amazon Prime Day, covering products from Sony, Bose, Apple and OneOdio. The piece opens with a disclosure: the products were chosen by Variety's editors, but the publication may earn a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
The guide leads with Sony. A pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones that use dual-sensor technology is marked 29 percent off, going from $349 to $248. Variety lists battery life of up to 30 hours and touch controls for skipping tracks, adjusting volume and summoning a voice assistant. A second Sony pair, which also senses the surrounding environment and supports hands-free calling and voice commands, is billed at 61 percent off and listed at $199.99.
Bose has two entries. Its noise-cancelling wireless Bluetooth headphones are 43 percent off, down from $399 to $229. Variety says the pair is rarely discounted this deeply and credits a new microphone with cutting wind noise and outside interference. The Bose SoundLink wireless headphones are 44 percent off, listed at $229, with up to 15 hours of play time from a rechargeable lithium battery and a microphone system meant to keep calls clear in wind or noise.
Apple gets two slots. The AirPods Pro are 24 percent off, at $197, which Variety describes as $50 below the usual price. The write-up cites five hours of music playback, automatic recharging and touch-activated noise cancelling. The standard AirPods with a charging case are 25 percent off, falling from $159 to $119, a $40 saving. Variety suggests pairing them with a colorful silicone case, which it says makes them a bit harder to misplace.
Back on the Sony side, in-ear noise-cancelling earbuds are listed at 56 percent off. Variety notes they normally sell for upwards of $200, and describes a soft cushioned arc support that keeps them in the ear, plus a built-in microphone for calls and voice control. No sale price is given in the listing.
At the budget end, the OneOdio wired studio-style headphones are 20 percent off, at $30.99. They have soft-padded ear cushions, an adjustable headband, a coiled DJ-style cord of up to 10 feet, and ear cups that swivel a full 90 degrees for single-side monitoring. Variety points out they are not wireless. The roundup closes with a children's option, Riwbox cat-ear headphones that light up and blink, work over Bluetooth, and can be controlled remotely or from the band.
The guide points readers to Variety's other Prime Day roundups on speakers, tech, Apple products and home entertainment, and notes that non-members can start a 30-day free Prime trial. These were time-limited promotions, so prices and availability may have changed; anyone considering a purchase should check the current price at the retailer.
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Products are independently selected by Variety editors, but Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links.— Variety disclosure
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