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From Beats to Bose, the Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals Make Holiday Gifting Easy
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Black Friday is a great time to stock up on tech essentials, particularly headphones and earbuds, which tend to get steep discounts during the shopping event. With the holiday season approaching, gifting and travel will be high on people’s to-do lists, and headphones make great gifts and are a must-have for flights. Plus, a great pair of workout headphones can be the inspiration you need to jumpstart your New Year’s fitness resolutions.
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At a Glance: Best Headphone and Earbud Deals
23% off Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, $329.00 (was $429.00)
43% off Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones, $198.00 (was $348.00)
27% off Apple AirPods Max Headphones, $399.00 (was $549.00)
30% off JBL Endurance Peak 3 Earbuds, $69.97 (was $99.95)
42% off Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, $57.98 (was $99.99)
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While Black Friday was historically a camp-outside-Best-Buy affair, the deals now start earlier and run later, making it easy to score discounts throughout November. With lots of headphone brands out there, we’ve rounded up the best early headphones and earbuds deals to take advantage of ahead of Black Friday, including options from top brands like Bose, Beats, Apple, and Sony.
Best Bose Headphone and Earbud Deals
Bose’s reputation for making some of the best noise-canceling headphones is earned, as is its reputation for charging a pretty penny. That’s why Bose’s Black Friday deals, including savings of up to $150, have us particularly excited.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
$329.00 $429.00 23% off
Headphones from Bose’s premium Ultra line are on sale, including the QuietComfort Ultra headphones, which feature spatial audio for an immersive listening experience and a more premium build than the standard QuietComfort headphones.
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
$199.00 $349.00 43% off
Bose continues to lead the pack when it comes to noise canceling, and the Bose QuietComfort headphones are designed for all-day comfort. Plus, they’re available in a wide range of colors.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
$249.00 $299.00 17% off
Bose’s innovative Ultra Open earbuds have a unique clip-on design that leaves the ear canal open for awareness without compromising on sound quality. They’re lightweight and compact, making them a great option for working out.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds
$229.00 $299.00 23% off
Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra earbuds feature excellent noise-canceling, intuitive tap controls, and interchangeable ear tips for a secure fit.
Best Sony Headphone and Earbud Deals
Sony’s headphone offerings are among the broadest, ranging from top-of-the-line ANC earbuds to budget-friendly cans. Right now, you can save up to 43% on flagship models, or pick up wired headphones for less than $10.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
$198.00 $348.00 43% off
Despite the clunky name, Sony’s 1000XM4 headphones are a great option if you’re looking for noise-cancelling cans. With up to 30 hours of battery life and touch controls, these are a great option for the office or on the go.
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones
$178.00 $199.99 11% off
Sony’s LinkBuds Open earbuds feature a unique donut-shaped design that leaves the ear canal open for awareness, making them one of our favorite open ear earbuds that we’ve tested. The sleek buds come in a compact case that’s easy to take on the go.
Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
$228.00 $299.99 24% off
Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds are a lightweight option with powerful noise-cancelling. They feature up to 8 hours of battery life and have IPX4 water resistance.
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones
$9.88 $19.99 51% off
Looking for an affordable pair of headphones without any fussy features? Sony’s ZX wired headphones are a great option — they have an on-ear design and rotating earcups for easy storage.
Best Apple/Beats Headphone and Earbud Deals
Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Max are solid options for everyday use. If you prefer a sportier design or more colors, Beats packs Apple’s best tech into its earbuds and headphones.
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
$399.00 $549.00 27% off
Apple’s AirPods Max headphones feature a mesh headband for all-day comfort and a sleek metal build on the earcups. The headphones feature active noise-canceling and spatial audio, and they’re available in a range of colors.
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
$119.00 $129.00 8% off
The AirPods 4, Apple’s newest, got a modest price drop ahead of Black Friday. You can take a small discount on both the ANC and non-ANC versions. Apple redesigned the AirPods with a shorter stem and contoured tips for greater comfort.
Beats Studio Buds
$79.99 $149.95 47% off
Beats Studio Buds are now under $100, making them one of the best values for a pair of true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. They feature spatial audio for an immersive experience, plus three interchangeable tips.
Beats Solo 4
$99.99 $199.95 50% off
Beats Solo 4 headphones are a whopping $100 off. For under $100, you get features like spatial audio and up to 50 hours of battery life. They can also be used without the battery using a wired connection via USB-C or a 3.5 mm audio cable.
Best JBL Headphone and Earbud Deals
With nearly 80 years in the audio space, JBL produces some of the best-sounding budget-friendly earbuds and headphones, many of which are on sale for Black Friday.
JBL Endurance Peak 3
$69.97 $99.95 30% off
JBL’s Endurance Peak 3 earbuds were one of our top picks for the best earbuds with ear hooks thanks to their comfortable, rugged design that’s ideal for workouts.
JBL Tune 770NC Over-Ear Headphones
$79.95 $129.95 38% off
These wireless Bluetooth headphones from JBL are available in black, white, or blue, and the JBL app lets you customize the EQ settings. Adaptive noise canceling adjusts to your environment.
JBL Tune Flex – True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$49.95 $99.95 50% off
JBL’s true wireless earbuds feature active noise canceling and have an ambient-aware setting that lets you remain attuned to your surroundings.
Other Great Headphone and Earbud Deals
Bose, Beats, Sony, and Apple are far from the only game in town when it comes to earbuds. From Anker’s budget-friendly audio line, Soundcore, to audiophile-grade headphones from Bowers & Wilkins, there are plenty of other deals to consider.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
$57.98 $99.99 42% off
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE earbuds have intelligent noise canceling to quiet the outside world, and the wing-tip design fits securely for a comfortable hold.
Shokz OpenRun Headphones
$89.95 $129.95 31% off
Because they leave your ears open, maximizing awareness, Shokz’s bone conduction headphones have become popular with runners and cyclists. The workout-ready design has a rugged build with an IP67 rating to withstand your toughest workouts.
Soundcore Sport X20 by Anker
$55.99 $79.99 30% off
Soundcore’s Sport X20 earbuds feature flexible, curved ear hooks and a compact design that have made them one of our favorite earbuds with ear hooks. They feature solid ANC and audio quality in a budget-friendly package.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
$49.00 $99.00 51% off
The Pixel Buds have a compact design for all-day comfort, and they’re designed to pair with an Android or Pixel device with one tap for convenience. The buds also come with three ear tip sizes and a stabilizer to fit securely in the ear.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Over-Ear Headphones
$279.00 $399.00 30% off
Bowers & Wilkins headphones are designed for the listener who takes audio quality seriously, and they’re priced accordingly. Right now, they’re over $100 off ahead of Black Friday.
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