Best Headphones Deals for Students in August 2021

Bose 700 Headphones Anc
Bose 700 Headphones Anc

Wheter just starting school or need to prepare for another semester, students need headphones for everything from work to play. School is definitely going to look a little different this year for just about everyone with a healthy mix of in-class training and remote learning depending on where you live. No matter what's going on around you, though, you still need to be prepared. Outfit yourself with the best gear to get your work done no matter the circumstance. And one piece of gear you should always have on you is a pair of headphones. You might even need multiple pairs for different circumstances.

If you end up having to do some work in a public space like a cafe, you may need a solid pair of noise-canceling headphones. If you are moving around a lot, like traveling from classroom to classroom, you should have a pair of true wireless earbuds you can stick in your pocket when you don't need them. Sometimes you just need a simple pair of inexpensive wired headphones to plug into your laptop. We've got all the best headphones deals rounded up right here.

Best noise-canceling headphones deals

The great thing about noise-canceling headphones is that they usually do all the other things right, too, as far as sound quality and comfort and things like that go. The active noise-canceling tech is just icing on the cake and perfect for anyone who needs to block out ambient noise. The con for these headphones is that they are usually larger than your average headphones. While they often come with a carrying case for portability, they might not be as convenient as some other options.

Best wireless headphones deals

Wireless enough that you don't have to plug them in, but not so wireless that the two pieces that go in your ears aren't connected. These headphones are portable, often have great sound, and usually fall on the budget side of affordable. You won't spend hundreds in this category, but you will get headphones that feel and sound great.

Best true wireless earbuds deals

The next evolution of the wireless headphones. The true wireless earbuds finally get rid of the last pesky cord while still offering a ton of features, including everything from active noise-canceling to wireless charging to super long battery life.

John Levite
Deals Editor

J.D. Levite has been in the deals game since 2012. He has posted daily deals at Gizmodo, The Wirecutter, The Sweethome, and now covers deals for Android Central, iMore, and Windows Central. He was there for the first Prime Day and has braved the full force of Black Friday. If you cut him, he bleeds savings. But don't try it for real. That's a metaphor.

Read more
Surface Logo
Surface PCs are great for students, but which one should you choose?
Best Xbox Headsets 2025 logo, with a Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) photograph on a home office background
Best Xbox headsets in 2025: I've spent 10 years reviewing headsets, and these are the ones you should buy
The Audeze MM-100 held in a hand.
Audeze MM-100 headphones review: True high-end wired audio for the mainstream
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
I thought this Xbox headset price was a mistake but no it really is this cheap
Monoprice Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor with cat
Best desktop PC accessories 2025: Get the perfect computer setup
Zoom on Microsoft Store
These laptops have the right webcam and microphones for Zoom calls
Latest in Headphones Headsets
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
I thought this Xbox headset price was a mistake but no it really is this cheap
The Audeze MM-100 held in a hand.
Audeze MM-100 headphones review: True high-end wired audio for the mainstream
The HyperX Cloud MIX 2 from the left side
HyperX Cloud MIX 2 review: Firmly takes the lead for wireless PC gaming headset fans with stellar battery life
Two Razer Barracuda X Chroma headsets leaning against each other on a desk with a green backlight.
Razer Barracuda X Chroma review: More RGB for more money, not more features
Corsair Virtuoso Max
Corsair Virtuoso Max headset review: A headset for adults.
Xbox Wireless Headset 2024 photographs, showcasing a black headset with leatherette earcups with subtle Xbox branding and on-ear controls.
Official Xbox Wireless Headset (2024) review
Latest in Buying-guide
MSI Claw 8 AI+ flat on a table with a Steam Deck below it.
I tested MSI Claw 8 AI+ and compared it against Steam Deck — Here's why one of these handhelds reigns supreme
MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.
I reviewed MSI Claw 8 AI+ and ROG Ally X — Here's which PC gaming handheld you should actually get
NVIDIA RTX 5070 vs. RTX 5070 Ti
Is NVIDIA's RTX 5070 right for you? Why it might make sense to spend more on the RTX 5070 Ti.
AMD RX 9000
Is it worth spending more on the RX 9070 XT? — What you need to know before buying an AMD RDNA 4 GPU
AMD Radeon RX 9000
AMD's RX 9000 GPUs are selling out everywhere, but I found these in-stock pre-built PCs
NVIDIA CES 2025
The RTX 5070 Ti is sold out, but I found 7 pre-built PCs still available now