The in-ear audio market has exploded in the past couple of years, and that includes gaming earbuds, with a whole host of brands releasing in-ear options. I’ve tested a bunch of them, and the good news is that some of these are among the current Amazon Prime Day deals.
• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale
Even premium sets like the excellent SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds that I use across platforms, and the brilliant planar-magnetic PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds that I love to use with my PlayStation Portal, have price cuts right now.
Note that not all the discounts and prices below are the same in the US and UK. But I can almost guarantee that whatever you’re looking for, on either side of the pond, you’ll find something excellent.
Gaming earbuds in the US
Pros
- Superb SteelSeries audio quality
- Ergonomic design and robust build
- Excellent companion app, and super multiplatform compatibility
- Wireless charging case is a great touch
- Intuitive controls but…
Cons
- …touchpads require a bit of force
- Third-party foam tips ensure a better fit
Pros
- Incredible sound and detailed audio
- Magnetic planar drivers are a dream
- Perfect for PlayStation Portal
- Robust mic
- Distinct design and tidy charging case
Cons
- Middling battery life
- No ANC
- Extra tips needed for a better fit and sound
Gaming earbuds in the UK
More Prime Day deals in the US
- Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
- Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
- Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
- Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
- Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
- Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
- Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
- Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
- Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
- Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
- Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34
More Prime Day deals in the UK
- Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
- Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
- Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
- Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
- Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
- Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
- Essentials: household goods from £5
- Fans: from £20
- Fashion: up to 50% off
- Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
- Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
- Laptops: from £149
- Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
- Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
- TVs: from £129.99
- Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
- Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura
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