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لائیو ہج بلیک فرائیڈے ہیڈ فون اور ایئربڈس سودے ایئر پوڈس ، سونی ، بوس ، سینہائزر اور بہت کچھ پر براہ راست ہیں! بلیک فرائیڈے ایربڈس اور ہیڈ فون پر ریکارڈ کم بچت ، آپ کے بجٹ میں کچھ بھی ہو۔ سودے بذریعہ میٹ بولٹن سے تعاون ہیری پڈوان ، بکی سکارٹ آخری تازہ کاری 28 نومبر 2025 جب آپ ہماری سائٹ پر لنکس کے ذریعے خریدتے ہیں تو ، ہم ایک ملحق کمیشن حاصل کرسکتے ہیں۔ (Image: © Apple / Bose / Shokz / Future)The best Black Friday headphones deals 2025(Image credit: Apple / Bose / Shokz / Future)Jump to...1. Today's best deals2.Headphones deals3.Earbuds deals4.Bluetooth speaker dealsHappy Black Friday everyone! Black Friday headphones and earbuds deals have officially landed and I'm updating this page live, with the best new audio deals I'm seeing.Now that all the big retailers – including Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy – have launched fresh price cuts, with some even lower prices, it's busy in here, but that's why we love it!TechRadar's audio team – including myself, Audio Editor Becky Scarrott and reviewer Harry Padoan – have painstakingly combed through all of these sales and deals bulletins, to cut the wheat from the chaff and highlight only the products that a) have hit an actually good price, and b) are products we genuinely recommend, based on our extensive, painstaking real-world testing.We test around 120 pairs of headphones and earbuds every year, and our team has covered Black Friday deals for years – we know what makes a proper bargain, and it's human hands and eyes who checking these prices and choosing these options (and our ears that originally tested the models we're recommending).We'll be looking out for new deals to add throughout today, and on into Cyber Monday. Oh, and if it's non-audio gear you want, you can find TechRadar's recommendations for all kinds of products in our main list Black Friday deals guide.Written byWritten byMatt BoltonManaging Editor, AVThe best Black Friday headphones sales in the USAirPods:lowest-ever prices at Walmart, from $69Amazon:Up to 60% off big-brand audioBeats:Up to 57% off the latest models at AmazonBest Buy: Earbuds & headphones from $7.49Bose:Elite noise cancellation from $129 at AmazonSony:Headphones from $29 at AmazonTarget:Deals on Beats, Bose, Sony and moreWalmart:Huge deals on AirPods & JBLThe best Black Friday headphones sales in the UKAmazon:Up to 57% off headphones & speakersArgos:Unbelievably cheap Beats deals from £29Currys:Deals on AirPods, Sony & JBLJohn Lewis:Save on AirPods, Bose, Bowers & WilkinsVery:Up to £100 off Beats, Sony, JLab & moreMy 6 favorite Black Friday headphones dealsSave 47% ($60)Apple AirPods 4:was $129now $69at AmazonRead moreRead less▼It's a new record-low price for Apple's cheapest AirPods! In my AirPods 4 review, I lamented that they were just too expensive compared to the competition – but that's not the case with this deal. You're getting well-balanced sound, auto-switching between Apple devices, excellent head-tracked spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support, and tons of other smart features.Also: AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelling: was $179 now $99 at AmazonView DealSave 12% ($29.01)Apple AirPods Pro 3:was $249now $219.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼No, it's not a massive discount, but it's the first real one we've had, and it's a decent one, taking 12% off the usual price of Apple's newest and most advanced ANC earbuds. The main difference between the Pro 3 and Pro 2 is the addition of heart rate sensing and Live Translation using Apple Intelligence, and the ANC is vastly improved, as I covered at length in my AirPods Pro 3 review – which is no small statement given that the ANC in the AirPods Pro 2 was already excellent. View DealSave $50Nothing Ear (a):was $109now $59at AmazonRead moreRead less▼This might be the earbuds bargain of Black Friday. It's the lowest we've ever seen for these earbuds, and it's a good $20 cheaper than the previous lowest price. They are outrageously good for this price – in our Nothing Ear (a) review, we felt they were way better than their original price, and now they're 50% off! Great sound quality, strong active noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, good smart features… what a deal.View DealSave $8.401More SonoFlow Pro HQ51:was $70.39now $61.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Annoyingly, these headphones have increased in price by $2 since the start of the sales, but they're still fantastic value and come totally recommended. They sound better than you'd think, the block noise as well as headphones four times the price, they have excellent battery life, and they're comfortable. We gave them 4.5 stars in our 1More SonoFlow HQ51 review, and I recently compared them to nearly 20 other headphones when refreshing our best noise-cancelling headphones guide, and they really are phenomenal.View DealSave 13% ($32.69)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) :was $249now $216.31at AmazonRead moreRead less▼On the face of it, this saving isn't the most headline-worthy sale you'll see on Black Friday. But this is Bose – and it's also the first ever saving I've seen on this set of 5-star, 2025-release noise-cancelling earbuds. They basically walk all over anything else on the market for noise cancellation (except maybe Apple's AirPods Pro 3 – but if you don't own an iPhone I don't recommend those, however good the deal). They're currently dipping between $216 and $199, but only in certain colorways. A new lowest-seen fee on a truly excellent set of new earbuds from Bose? Yes please. View DealSave $61.99Sony WH-1000XM6:was $459.99now $398at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Right now, you can grab the incredible Sony WH-1000XM6 for $60 less with this Black Friday deal, meaning they're the cheapest they've ever been. These headphones offer beautifully balanced audio output, top-tier touch controls, ergonomic comfort, and noise-crushing ANC. They'd make the perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season, either for a loved one or to yourself!View DealThe best Black Friday headphones dealsSave 66% ($52.99)JLab JBuds Lux:was $79.99now $27at WalmartRead moreRead less▼Good lord, that's a good deal. These had already fallen to $49.99, and we happily recommended them at that price. But now that price has been cut by nearly half! These are comfortable noise-cancelling headphones and for this price, they're as good as you can possibly hope to buy.View DealSave $8.401More SonoFlow Pro HQ51:was $70.39now $61.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼I don't know how we ended up at this very specific price for this set of headphones, but I don't care! We rate these as the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones, and this is the lowest price they've ever been. They sound better than you'd think, the block noise as well as headphones four times the price, they have excellent battery life, and they're comfortable. We gave them 4.5 stars in our 1More SonoFlow HQ51 review, and I recently compared them to nearly 20 other headphones when refreshing our best noise-cancelling headphones guide, and they really are phenomenal.View DealSave 51% ($91.99)Sony WH-CH720N:was $179.99now $88at AmazonRead moreRead less▼If you're looking for a great set of ANC over-ears but don't want to pay a lot of cash, this deal on the excellent WH-CH720N headphones is tempting: you're getting over 50% off the MSRP. As we said in our WH-CH720N review, you're getting a lot of audio finesse and smart features for the price. These mid-range over-ears are comfortable, enjoyable and deliver good ANC too.View DealSave 20%CMF Headphone Pro:was $99now $79at AmazonRead moreRead less▼These just came out – and I mean just, because I only just completed my 4.5-star review of them. And so I can tell you already that they're unbelievably good for this price – the sound is solid, they have a great range of features, the noise cancellation is effective, and they're comfortable. A stone-cold bargain at its first ever discounted price. Boom! View DealSave 40% ($100)Sennheiser Accentum Plus Headphones :was $249.95now $149.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼This superb step-up model in the Accentum range offers fast-charging, angled drivers for superior timing and detail, sound personalization to improve sound further, and aptX higher-res Bluetooth support to make the most of that sound tech. This isn't the absolute rock-bottom cheapest we've ever seen this model (that would be $129.95, ever so briefly), but it makes a model we already praised a lot in our Sennheiser Accentum Plus review even better value.View DealSave 54% ($190)Sony WH-1000XM4:was $349.99now $159.99at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼When we tested these headphones at launch, we asked – are these the best headphones ever made? They deserved every one of the five stars we gave them in our Sony WH-1000XM4 review thanks to their stellar sound quality and class-leading noise cancellation – and they hold up today, especially at this very low price.View DealSave 43% ($150)Bose QuietComfort Headphones:was $349now $199at AmazonRead moreRead less▼The Bose QuietComfort Headphones offer class-leading noise cancellation with Quiet and Aware modes that ensure you can listen to as much or as little of your surroundings as you want. You get all-day battery life of up to 24 hours, while you can also listen via the audio cable if you prefer a wired option. Super comfy and ideal for calls, there’s no need to take them off during the working day either. These briefly fell to $169 a few days ago, but otherwise this is the best price we've seen for them, and they're still a fantastic value. Here's our Bose QuietComfort Headphones review.View DealSave 60% ($270)Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless :was $449.95now $179.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼A new lowest-ever price on Sennheiser's excellent over-ear noise-cancelling headphones means it's one of our standout deals of the Black Friday sales so far. They treat you to a beautifully detailed and crisp sonic performance and benefit from some strong noise cancelling tech. Plus, with a huge 60 hours of battery life, you'll rarely need to reach for the charger. And the deal applies to all colorways – even the Special Edition set with gold-tone accents! This is the lowest they've ever been, so clicking to 'buy now' never felt so good. Just see our Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review if you need further proof. View DealSave 38% ($151.99)Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones:was $399.99now $248at AmazonRead moreRead less▼These headphones may have been superseded by the excellent XM6, but if you've been eyeing up the Sony WH-1000XM5 but didn't like their fairly high price tag – I've listed their original RRP, although they've been hovering just below $340 several times this year – then today is a good day to buy. These premium headphones have just dropped below $250 and at that price they're an excellent buy – check out our review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 to get all the details. I like these headphones a lot: they deliver fantastic ANC, superior comfort, and Sony sound quality. They'd make a good Christmas present for somebody special, and that somebody could be you.View DealSave 30% ($120)Sonos Ace:was $399now $279at AmazonRead moreRead less▼This is a nice price for a very impressive pair of headphones. In our Sonos Ace review we said that they were amazing Dolby Atmos headphones for movies with detailed, fun and energetic audio and brilliant integration with the Sonos Arc soundbar. If you're a movie buff we reckon these are the best, most immersive headphones you can get.View DealSave 30% ($130)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones:was $429now $299at AmazonRead moreRead less▼This is the lowest price we've ever seen for these headphones – they've hit this price before, but never lower. The deal is on the black color, plus the much cooler blue and red options. For this price, these are excellent value headphones – their noise cancellation still hasn't been meaningfully beaten, even by the mighty Sony WH-1000XM6, but these are now $100 cheaper than those headphones. Here's our full Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review, for more on why we like them so much, even now.View DealSave $51.99Sony WH-1000XM6:was $449.99now $398at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Right now, you can grab the incredible Sony WH-1000XM6 for $62 less with this Black Friday deal, meaning they're the cheapest they've ever been. These headphones offer beautifully balanced audio output, top-tier touch controls, ergonomic comfort, and noise-crushing active noise cancellation. They're fantastic headphones all-rounders, as our Sony WH-1000XM6 review digs into.View DealSave 27% ($150)Apple AirPods Max:was $549.99now $399.99at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼Finally, a good discount on AirPods Max this year! This is a return to the lowest price we've seen them hit, and you're getting top-tier noise cancellation, extremely detailed and natural sound, amazing spatial audio, and all the other useful AirPods features you expect, including auto-switching between all your devices.View DealThe best Black Friday earbuds dealsSave 66% ($19.50)JLab Go Air Pop:was $29.38now $9.88at WalmartRead moreRead less▼Okay, I would recommend most people spend 8 bucks more to get the next earbuds down in this list, which are also from JLab and are newer and have more features, but how could I not mention this deal? This is under $10 for earbuds we gave 4.5 stars to in our JLab Go Air Pop review. If you just want some backup buds or a little gift, these are amazing.View DealSave 40% ($12)JLab Go Pop ANC:was $29.99now $17.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼JLab is basically the only earbuds manufacturer we actually trust to make something this cheap that's actually good. These are ridiculously good for the price – the sound is well-balanced, the noise cancellation is really effective, the fit is comfortable, the case is slimline… you could read all about them in our glowing JLab Go Pop ANC review, but for this price you can probably just take my word for it.View DealSave 31% ($21.99)Sony WF-C510:was $69.99now $48at AmazonRead moreRead less▼These are the earbuds we rate more highly than Apple's current AirPods: in our review of the WF-C510 we said they are among our favorite low-cost earbuds thanks to their punchy, high-quality sound, comfortable fit and ultra-affordable price. We rated them four and a half stars when they were at full price. At this discounted price they're an absolute steal.View DealSave $50Nothing Ear (a):was $109now $59at AmazonRead moreRead less▼This might be the earbuds bargain of Black Friday. It's the lowest we've ever seen for these earbuds, and it's a good $20 cheaper than the previous lowest price. They are outrageously good for this price – in our Nothing Ear (a) review, we felt they were way better than their original price, and now they're 50% off! Great sound quality, strong active noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, good smart features… what a deal.View DealSave 40% ($51.99)Sony WF-C710N:was $129.99now $78at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Sony's newest affordable wireless earbuds for less than $80 in Amazon's early Black Friday sale? You're getting Sony quality for the kind of money you'd expect to pay for a much lesser brand. In our Sony WF-C710N review, we heaped praise on these buds for their bolstered battery life, fantastic sound quality and upgraded ANC. At this price point, recommending them is easy – though we prefer the Nothing Ear (a) overall.View DealSave 47% ($60)Apple AirPods 4:was $129now $69at AmazonRead moreRead less▼It's a new record-low price for Apple's cheapest AirPods! In my AirPods 4 review, I lamented that they were just too expensive compared to the competition – but that's not the case with this deal. You're getting well-balanced sound, auto-switching between Apple devices, excellent head-tracked spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support, and tons of other smart features.Also: AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelling: was $179 now $109 at AmazonView DealSave 40% ($80)JBL Live Beam 3:was $199.95now $119.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼If battery life is a priority for you, then this major discount on earbuds we called "stellar" in our JBL Live Beam 3 review is perfect. These earbuds stand out in several ways – great audio quality, a touchscreen on the case – but the 10 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation turned on is best in class.View DealSave 28% ($50)Bose QuietComfort Earbuds:was $179now $129at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼Bose's affordable earbuds offer top-tier active noise cancellation, but without a top-tier price tag. In our 4.5-star Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review, we said they were already "arguably best-in-class value" at full price, so for this price they're especially great. We praised their comfort and sound quality as well as the amazing ANC.View DealSave 42% ($100)Apple AirPods Pro 2:was $239now $139at WalmartRead moreRead less▼This is the lowest price we've ever seen for the AirPods Pro 2, and it's an astounding value for earbuds this good. They sound superb, they have high-tier noise cancellation (though not as good as the Bose above), they have an unlose-able case, and they have the newer Live Translation and hearing aid features that also feature on AirPods Pro 3. An amazing deal for Apple users.View DealSave 30% ($60)Shokz OpenDots One:was $199.95now $139.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼These only recently came out, and we gave them 4.5 out of 5 in our glowing Shokz OpenDots One review – so this discount is fantastic, and is the first I've seen for them. Clip-style open earbuds hook onto your ear, and don't go into the ear canal – they're really comfortable, they leave you able to hear the world around you as well as your music, and they sound superb.View DealSave 20% ($40)Shokz OpenFit 2+:was $199.95now $159.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼This is the first deal on the model we've just crowned as the best open earbuds – so while it may not be a huge discount, it's a really good one. In our Shokz OpenFit 2+ review we praised the impressive Dolby-powered audio and impeccable fit, and being open earbuds they don't disconnect you from the world.View DealSave 33% ($100)Bose Ultra Open Earbuds:was $299now $199at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Bose is one of the biggest names in the world of headphones, and their reputation for quality is shown in these earbuds. The Ultra Open boast incredible sound, supreme power, and excellent battery life, making them a seriously premium pair of all-around buds. Now at a record-low price (in some colors), there's no better time to buy if you want open earbuds with super-rich sound.View DealSave 12% ($29.01)Apple AirPods Pro 3:was $249now $219.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼No, it's not a massive discount. But it's still a decent one, and it's the first real deal on them, taking 12% off the usual price of Apple's newest and most advanced ANC earbuds. The main difference between the Pro 3 and Pro 2 is the addition of heart rate sensing, although if you have an Apple Watch you've got that covered already. And the ANC is improved – although the ANC in the AirPods Pro 2 is still superb. View DealSave 26% ($77)Technics EAH-AZ100:was $299.99now $222.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Released in January 2025, these little beauties are still the only earbuds to offer multipoint to three devices simultaneously, plus excellent 'sidetone' tech for hearing your own voice in calls. They also deliver some of the most neutral and detailed audio possible, in a small, premium-feel design – our Technics EAH-AZ100 review raves about all the details. They've never dropped this low in price until now. Highly recommended.View DealSave 28% ($83)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) :was $299now $216at AmazonRead moreRead less▼These had fallen to $199 earlier in the sales for a day or two, but now them seem to have settled at $216, and that's still a pretty great price for them. These 5-star, 2025-release noise-cancelling earbuds that basically walk all over anything else on the market for noise cancellation, as our Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen review says (except maybe Apple's AirPods Pro 3 – but if you don't own an iPhone I don't recommend those, however good the deal). A lowest-seen fee on a truly excellent set of new earbuds from Bose? Yes please. View DealSave 20% ($50)Beats Powerbeats Pro 2:was $249.99now $199.99at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼Beats' latest sports earbuds get a nice discount, making it even more tempting to take advantage of their built-in heart-rate sensors, so you can track your runs with minimal other tech on you. In our Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review, we also liked the head-tracked spatial audio, good stamina, huge range of features, and comfortable and lightweight fit – the latter is obviously super-important for sports headphones, and these deliver.View DealThe best Black Friday Bluetooth speaker dealsSave 43% ($15)Soundcore Select 4 Go:was $34.99now $19.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼We've reviewed tons of Soundcore speakers and we're consistently impressed by the way they punch above their price tag. While this is the one speaker here we haven't tested yet, we just had to mention it: it's specifically for the shower singers (or outdoor explorers, we guess) as it has IP67 dust and water resistance, and while a speaker this small isn't going to rock the block it delivers a surprisingly big sound and has 10 hours of battery life.View DealSave 20% ($10)JBL Go 4:was $49.95now $39.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼In our JBL Go 4 review, we said that "if you’re looking for a conveniently sized and reliably designed speaker on a budget, you won’t be disappointed with the JBL Go 4." It's a great go-anywhere speaker that we rate as being our preferred cheap option among the best Bluetooth speakers – it was already aggressively priced, and this deal makes it even more attractive.View DealSave 25% ($20)JBL Clip 5:was $79.95now $59.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼The cute Clip 5 sounds fantastic for such a small speaker and delivers surprisingly hefty bass, as we said in our JBL Clip 5 review. With adjustable EQ, Auracast connectivity, IP67 dust and water resistance and long battery life, our review said it's "an ideal outdoor speaker". This isn't quite the cheapest it's ever been, but it's a great price.View DealSave 40% ($40)Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4:was $99.99now $59.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼At full price we gave the Wonderboom 4 four and a half stars out of five. It's small but mighty for indoor and outdoor use, and if you want a punchy speaker that's still as small as a coffee mug then this is an excellent option. It was, and is, one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy - especially at this price.View DealSave 33% ($50)Beats Pill:was $149.95now $99.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼There's a lot to like about the revamped Beats Pill, and we like it a lot. In our Beats Pill review we praised its "excellent" audio quality, its 24-hour battery life and its stylish looks, and its powerful bass. As ever with Beats it was a little pricey at launch, but this Black Friday deal takes a third off the list price – and at that price, this Beats deal is hard to... wait for it... beat.View DealSave 27% ($40)JBL Flip 7:was $149.95now $109.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼In our JBL Flip 7 review we called it "the new portable Bluetooth speaker boss" and gave it a perfect five stars, because it punches so far beyond its price tag. It's a "divine performer", we said, with punchy, detailed and full-scale sound, great battery life and hardy build quality. This is its lowest price so far, and is an especially nice discount for a product that only came out a few months ago.View DealSave 20% ($30)Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen):was $149now $119at AmazonRead moreRead less▼We're longstanding fans of Bose audio kit, and have often bought them with our own money – including SoundLink speakers, which consistently sound like much bigger and much more expensive devices. In our SoundLink Flex Gen 2 review we loved its "elegant" design, its "satisfyingly clean" audio output and the fact that it offers "a significant sonic step-up from almost any budget portable speaker." View DealSave 33% ($60)JBL Charge 5:was $179.95now $119.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼JBL's Charge 5 is a party monster that delivers surprisingly sophisticated sound and goes very, very loud. In our JBL Charge 5 review we gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars for its great audio, long battery life and versatility: it's as happy on a bookshelf as it is on the beach, and at this price it's a booming bargain. It even charges your phone!View DealSave 22% ($40)Sonos Roam 2:was $179now $139at AmazonRead moreRead less▼We really like this portable speaker, and we like it even more with 22% off the sticker price. In our Sonos Roam 2 review, we praised its rich, clear sound, its fun design and its cross-genre capability. We also liked that it's lightweight and easy to move around, something that you can't say about every portable speaker. One of the key benefits of this speaker is that it has Wi-Fi, so it can work in a Sonos multi-room setup as well as on-the-go.View DealSave 40% ($120)Marshall Acton III:was $299.99now $179.99at AmazonRead moreRead less▼We really like Marshall's punchy home speaker, the Acton III. Taking its design cues from the legendary Marshall guitar amps – but in a considerably more portable size – the Acton is a powerful Bluetooth speaker with a 30W Class D amplifier for the woofer and twin 15W amps for the tweeters. That means it can go very loud, and as you'd expect it's particularly entertaining for rock music – although it's also an excellent all-rounder.View DealSave 26% ($100)JBL Xtreme 4:was $379.95now $279.95at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼This is our favorite party-level speaker, capable of giant sound despite it's (reasonably) small size – and that sound is actually good. It's also super-tough, and comes with a shoulder strap for comfort. We've seen this fall to $249 in the past, but this is the best price otherwise, and is still great for a powerful outdoors-friendly speaker that's also easy to hide away.View DealLIVE: Latest UpdatesRefresh تازہ کاریوں کے بارے میں مطلع کریں 2025-11-28T19:13:11.366ZJLab: Just. So. Cheap! (Image credit: JLab)Normally I'd begin an update like this with something about Black Friday (which, make no mistake, is today!) being a great time to buy discounted earbuds or over-ear headphones, but right now all I can say is "JLab, you cannot even be covering costs here?!"I mean, the fantastic 4.5-star JLab Go Pop are now just $9.88 (was $29.99) – and the JLab JBuds Lux ANC (which are actually over-ears, not buds) are slashed in price to just $27 (was $79.99) both at Walmart!How is JLab doing this – why is JLab doing it?!And these products are emphatically not junk! The buds gained 4.5 stars under intense review at their original MSRP (I know this, because I reviewed them) and the while the over-ear JBuds Lux ANC (yes, a tad confusing because they're not buds at all) gained a respectable 3.5-star review, I felt that was a little harsh – and that was at more than double the price they are now! Huge bargains, guys… JLab Go Air Pop: was $29.99 now $9.88 at WalmartJLab JBuds Lux ANC: was $79.99 now $27 at Walmart2025-11-28T18:44:40.046ZThe best ANC headphones in the business? You're looking at 'emTop of the slate when it comes to ANC for me? Easy, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), which I helped give five sweet stars to under intense review, barely a month ago – yep, they're that new!They just dropped to $399 (was $449) at Amazon, which is 11% off and the first-ever discounts on these flagship ANC over-ears… because they only launched on September 10, 2025!A Black Friday deal and half, this one.Save 11% ($50.95)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen):was $449.95now $399at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Providing yet more proof (as if any were needed) that Bose is the king of ANC, this new and improved set of QC Ultra headphones ticks virtually every box imaginable. Impressive noise-nixing capabilities, hi-res audio support over USB, solid battery life and an energetic and engaging sound. Our Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) review – which is not yet one month old by the way – is the place to go for the full scoop, but know this: they've never been discounted like this until now. They're the newest noise-cancelling cans from Bose, and they're the best. Run! View Deal2025-11-28T18:17:22.125ZAnd here's the Sennheiser IEMs I'd go for – also reduced Just in case you're looking at my last post about the FiiO M23 (which I thoroughly adore, as you'll see in my ode to the player) and thinking 'That's great, but to get the most out of that I'd need something good, and also wired, and I don't see anything like that on sale', here you go!These little beauties are that product…Save 31% ($250)Sennheiser IE 600:was $799.95now $549.95at AmazonRead moreRead less▼I also adore my own set of IE 600 (and the wider TechRadar team has written love letters to their respective pairs), so I really want you to know about this saving. For clarity, it's an excellent deal too: the cheapest they've ever been on Amazon is a tiny bit les than this, at $499, so if you want to check to see if they fall this low again, Black Friday weekend is probably the time – at this very link. They're fashioned from a metal called ZR01 amorphous zirconium. Sounds premium, right? That's because it is – it's the same metal used for the drilling head of NASA's Mars Rover. And the sound? Oh, don't get me started (but do go to our Sennheiser IE 600 review if you need to know more). View Deal2025-11-28T17:47:15.392ZMP3 players are back! Buying wired IEMs in this sales extravaganza – or buying wireless, but looking to actually take advantage of those souped-up Bluetooth codec credentials? Good call: MP3 players (read: hi-res digital audio players, sometimes referred to as 'DAPs') are back for Black Friday, and this particular deal is my pick for your headphones' new musical companion. It's also got a bunch of onboards storage space, for all those hi-res music file downloads you're about to become addicted to (see Qobuz for more)…FiiO M23 Hi-Res music player:was $699.99now $649at AmazonRead moreRead less▼We've checked the historical prices and this is a rare price drop: this excellent Hi-Res Audio player usually retails for $699 and is rarely discounted. The M23 is a pocket rocket with a great DAC, a powerful desktop mode for more demanding headphones, and a big battery; in our FiiO M23 review we praised its "balanced, eloquent and entertaining sound" and its excellent build quality.View Deal2025-11-28T17:19:03.334ZMaybe grab Disney's Black Friday Hulu bundle deal and binge your 2025 watchlist too? (Image credit: Lucasfilm/Disney Plus)Because streaming isn't just about music (even though it's mostly about music) I wanted to quickly check in on a different kind of streaming deal that you can also use on your phone (and your headphones or earbuds, on the commute). If it's been a while since you were last signed up to Disney+ or Hulu and you've just scored the Black Friday bundle (don't worry, the deal's right there, below these words!), then let's catch you up on all the must-watch new releases that have come out this year. Read our guide to the best Disney+ shows of 2025 so far with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes that you won't want to miss.Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) bundle: was $12.99 per month, now $4.99 at Disney+2025-11-28T16:51:41.556Z(Image credit: Shutterstock / Yalcin Sonat)Quick heads up on what to stream in your new earbuds purchase: the Spotify subscribers among you are probably wondering when we can expect Wrapped to land this year.Well, there's nothing official yet, but we can make a good educated guess on when Spotify Wrapped will arrive. And we've also put together 5 great ways to get your music stats today if you can't wait for Wrapped. So that's something to try out when your Black Friday headphones purchase arrives – now all that remains is to buy that set of buds (or over-ears)!2025-11-28T16:08:44.214Z(Image credit: Bose)Just piping up again to say this isn't the only way to hear about the best headphones deals for you live right now. I still think it's the best way, but if you're also on the market for more general tech, TechRadar's Black Friday deals hub can guide you towards whatever piece of tech your heart desires.Or if you need headphones but know the brand you want, there's my roundup of the best Sennheiser headphones and earbuds deals, my collection of the best Bose Black Friday headphones deals, or my guide to the only 5 Black Friday headphones and earbuds deals you need, if that feels more suitable.Or why not open up a few tabs, and have even more of my recommendations in your life?2025-11-28T15:59:11.409ZI own this speaker, and now it's 59% off!(Image credit: Future)I know, I know, another speaker and not a set of cans – but look, as I was saying before, a few years ago you'd still be walking past other items to get to what you want, so look at it like that.As TechRadar's audio editor, I see countless products I love – usually because I get to review them. But the thing is, the item is loaned to me under strict conditions and for a designated time only. Once my testing is done, I bid it farewell.Upon returning said samples, I've often caught myself singing my favorite lines from Easy Terms, a song within the musical Blood Brothers: "Only for a time, I must not learn to call you mine…"But that’s not the case here! I own this speaker, and I really want you to know how good it is – especially for this money, because right now it's a massive 59% off! Nice to have the option of pinging music from your phone to a speaker as well as to your cans, no?Audio Pro Addon T3+: was $240, now $99 at Amazon 2025-11-28T15:35:14.168ZRight, I've just checked all of the deals and added a few more on the main roundup above, now that Black Friday is in full swing – welcome to my friends just waking up on the West Coast!I mean, I say full swing; we're browsing online aren't we? Back in my day you'd swing products down aisles and even punches at fellow buyers in the name of Black Friday. This would all take place in-store – it was like the internet but made out of bricks. My dad once got injured buying a Teddy Ruxpin for my sister in Toys 'R' Us.Different times. (Also thanks, Dad. You smashed it. And the other guy's face spirit).2025-11-28T15:00:08.597ZAirPods 4 at a record-low price(Image credit: Future)You want cheap earbuds? How about a set made by the most popular maker in the world – Apple? AirPods 4 have fallen to a crazy-low $69, which is way down from their official price of $129, and is $10 cheaper than the lowest I've seen before. I think they're going to be incredibly popular at this price – you'll get the super-slick and reliable connectivity of AirPods, all the smart features, and good sound quality, at a very low price.I thought that Apple had missed the mark at full price for these, but for $79, I have few complaints!AirPods 4:was $129 now $69 at Amazon2025-11-28T14:27:20.738ZSuper-cheap Sony-challenging over-ears (Image credit: Future)Because over-ears noise-cancelling headphones are very much my thing, let's talk about the 1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51.Our full 1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51 review is the place to get the full scoop on how good they are, but the TL;DR is that they sound far far better than they should for this money.The noise cancellation is also at a similar level to headphones that cost three, four, or even five times the price, they're very comfortable, they look pretty good, and the battery life is top tier. They're just a stone-cold bargain, and this is the lowest price they've ever been.Still not sure Sony's WH-1000XM6 are worth it? These are a great second option1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51:was $89 now $59.82 at Amazon2025-11-28T13:52:01.605ZThe joy of decks (Image credit: Sony)Ahoy! Becky Scarrott, TechRadar's audio editor checking in here, and I want to jump away from earbuds and headphones just for a minute – I know(!) but maybe you didn't know that bigger items like turntables are also seeing huge savings right now. And these will hook up beautifully to any new wireless headphones you do buy, so you could even think of it as an add-on purchase!Basically, if you're buying just one hi-fi separate this Black Friday, let it be this inexpensive Sony deck.This is one of my all-time favorite Bluetooth turntables. There are no fripperies here; it looks like the real deal – because it is. I commissioned our recent all-new Sony PS-LX310BT review because I wanted to know how it stacks up today. You see, I initially helped review it (and awarded it five sweet stars out of five) back in 2019 as a staff writer for TechRadar's sister site, What Hi-Fi?.Anyway, it turns out the answer to my question is "Still top of the pile Scarrott, cheers", and for this money, that's got to be the hi-fi deal of Black Friday.Sony PS-LX310BT: was $499 now $198 at Amazon2025-11-28T12:59:33.151Z(Image credit: Future)Fitness-focused Beats fans should also not that the Powerbeats Pro 2 – with upgraded sound and heart-rate sensor built-in – are also on sale. You can get them for $199 (was $249) at Amazon, including in the fetching Electric Orange color.2025-11-28T12:29:44.333Z(Image credit: Future)Love a bit of Beats in your life? The best deal this Black Friday is surely the Beats Studio Pro for $149 (was $349) at Amazon. This is the cheapest they've ever been by $10 – though not all colors are this price.2025-11-28T12:07:32.348Z(Image credit: TechRadar)The third in our list is the most ridiculous: actually good earbuds for under $10. This is by far the cheapest we've seen for these, and we've been recommending them for years.Save 66% ($19.50)JLab Go Air Pop:was $29.38now $9.88at WalmartRead moreRead less▼This is under $10 for earbuds we gave 4.5 stars to in our JLab Go Air Pop review. If you just want some backup buds or a little gift for someone, these are excellent.View Deal2025-11-28T11:45:28.620Z(Image credit: Future)If you like a more rounded, Sony-like, pair of earbuds, the JLab Go Pop ANC are what you want. Yes, the naming convention is perhaps a little confusing, since they sound so close to the Go Pods ANC I just mentioned. Pods = "like AirPods". Pop = "round".Anyway, here's our JLab Go Pop ANC review, which again raves about what good value they were at the full price of $29.99, and now they're just $17.99.JLab Go Pop ANC: was $29.99 now $17.99 at Amazon2025-11-28T11:04:08.045Z(Image credit: Future)Three of our favorite super-cheap pairs of noise-cancelling earbuds have deals! They're all from JLab, and you can choose which one you want based on the design of earbuds that you like… or whether you just really want to pay under $10 for your buds.First up, the JLab Go Pods ANC have an AirPods-like design with a stem, and come in four different colors, though only three have deals on. Here's our full JLab Go Pods ANC review, which explains why it's a bargain to get them for $20.99 instead of $36.99.JLab Go Pods ANC: was $36.99 now $20.99 at Amazon2025-11-28T10:35:38.907Z(Image credit: Future)Just a reminder that the first-ever discount on Sony's latest and greatest WH-1000XM6 headphones is available right now. You wouldn't expect a big 50% saving on something so relatively new, but the $50 off is better than nothing if you're looking to buy.Sony WH-1000XM6: was $449, now $398 at Amazon2025-11-28T09:49:47.914ZWe've highlighted two great budget earbuds on this page: the Sony WF-C710N and the Nothing Ear (a). They're close in price, they're close in quality, they're close in features. So should you go with the audio great or the new upstart?Our Audio Editor Becky Scarrott reviewed them both, and has written an in-depth piece comparing the two specifically with their Black Friday prices in mind, so if you're wondering which to choose, read our Nothing Ear (a) vs Sony WF-C720N Black Friday showdown.2025-11-28T09:30:30.193Z(Image credit: Future)Light the beacons! Gondor calls for an unmissable deal! The venerable, and still excellent, Sony WH-1000XM4 have dropped to a beautifully low price. $159 is a bargain for these headphones, which have been easy to find for around $189 or $199 during sales. They might be old, but for this price, they absolutely still have it – again, I re-tested them recently for my big rewrite of our best noise-cancelling headphones guide.The one thing to note is that they have been cheaper than this, for about one (1) day, back in October. They fell to a ridiculous $129 then. I'm not sure we'll ever see that again, but I'd understand holding out hope. But if you're looking for a great pair for light, travel-friendly, comfortable, good-sounding headphones with strong noise cancellation, $159 is a great price!Sony WH-1000XM4: was $349 now $159 at Best Buy2025-11-28T09:15:05.123ZWe've been through the new extra sales that launched today at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target to find great new deals! I've added a couple of extras to this page, and swapped one product for a better option – most of the offers have held, but if you're looking for something extra-affordable, you've got new choices!2025-11-28T08:55:10.820Z(Image credit: Future)I have cheap noise-cancelling headphones recommendation, for those interested! While I would generally recommend people get the 1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51 headphones, if your budget doesn't stretch that far, the best really cheap pair I've tested are the Amazon Basics Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones.I compared them to options from the likes of Anker Soundcore, and these were my favorite for under $50. They've now fallen to just $30.38, which is the lowest I've ever seen them. They're an excellent deal at that price.Amazon Basics Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones: was $37.99 now $30.48 now $37.99 at Amazon2025-11-28T07:54:13.881Z(Image credit: Sennheiser)I was walking through my city today, and really noticed the increase in people using wired headphones – and models clearly chosen for their sound quality, not just a pair of Skullcandy cheap buds or Apple USB-C earbuds (not that we have any beef with either of those).If you're keen to jump into the high-quality world of wired music, check out our guides to the best wired headphones and best wired earbuds.2025-11-28T06:52:45.538Z(Image credit: Future)The biggest new deal I've seen since logging on is AirPods Max finally getting a good deal for the time during this Black Friday season. $399 is a return to the lowest price they've been.AirPods Max: was $549 now $399 at Best Buy2025-11-28T06:33:51.767ZGood morning everyone! It's now Black Friday officially if you're an ET kind of person – though a lot of big new discounts won't arrive until those PT folks catch up, so watch this space for live updates when that happens!2025-11-28T05:27:08.452ZAnd since I'm talking about AirPods anyway right now, just a remind that AirPods Pro 2 are down to a ridiculous low price of just $139 at Walmart, which is by far the cheapest they've ever been.AirPods Pro 3 are also discounted for the first time right now, and are $219 at Amazon instead of $249, which is very good value for some cutting-edge earbuds.But as someone who's swapped between them both over the last few months? I think I'd save the $80 – unless you feel strongly about having longer battery life, the best noise cancelling, or heart-rate tracking.2025-11-28T03:49:03.653ZOh, and if you want the slightly better version of AirPods 4, with that have active noise cancellation and wireless charging built-in, they're also a record-low price, for just $109. There aren't many open earbuds (ie, without an in-ear seal) that have good active noise cancellation, so they're not far off being unique for a price that low!AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: Now $109 at Amazon2025-11-28T02:37:00.955Z(Image credit: Future)AirPods 4 have fallen to $79, which is way down from their official price of $129, and is $10 cheaper than the lowest I've seen before. I think they're going to be incredibly popular at this price – you'll get the super-slick and reliable connectivity of AirPods, all the smart features, and good sound quality, at a very low price.I thought that Apple had missed the mark at full price for these, but for $79, I have few complaints!AirPods 4: Now $79 at Amazon2025-11-28T00:15:51.122Z(Image credit: Future)Let's talk about the 1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51! I just compared these to a huge range headphones – both cheaper and more expensive – and I think these are the best headphones on the planet for sheer value for money right now, if you want active noise cancellation. You can read about my comparative testing in-depth in our best noise-cancelling headphones guide, or read our full 1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51 review to focus just on these headphones.But the TL;DR is that they sound better than they should, the noise cancellation is at a similar level to headphones that cost three or four times the price, they're very comfortable, they look pretty good, and the battery life is top tier. They're just a stone-cold bargain, and this is the lowest price they've ever been.1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51: Now $59.82 at Amazon2025-11-27T22:04:04.227Z(Image credit: Apple)One thing that sometimes doesn't get covered very often with earbuds is the microphone quality. Our best wireless earbuds guide actually has recordings of the buds we recommend, because while there's no way for us to demonstrate over the internet how their sound quality is, we can tell you how well the mics work.We rate the AirPods Pro 2 (following a recent update that improved mic clarity) and, oddly, the budget Sony WF-C510 as having the best quality – but you can hear for yourself in our comparison.2025-11-27T20:03:34.326ZWhat’s the best music streaming service?(Image credit: Tidal)Spotify is the world’s most popular music streaming service, and it’s one that we recommend as the best for most people in our best music streaming services guide. But there’s another service that beats Spotify when it comes to audio quality, and that’s Tidal.Tidal offers uncompressed and high-res versions of music tracks and albums, including some in spatial audio. We selected it as the best option for audiophiles in our music streaming service guide, and also praised its broad library and fantastic interface.There’s a world of music streaming options out there beyond Spotify. Check out our Tidal review to see exactly why we like it.2025-11-27T19:02:13.503Z(Image credit: Future/Lance Ulanoff)Size and comfort is something that people usually think about with earbuds (we have a whole guide to the best earbuds for small ears), but what sometimes gets missed when buying earbuds is the size of the case – and it really matters.A big part of the convenience of the best wireless earbuds is just slipping them into your pocket, or a pocket in your bag, to carry with you everywhere. But if they have a really bulky case, then they can get in the way, feel uncomfortable, or look lumpy. It can just end up being annoying. Not everyone cares about this, but this quality-of-life stuff can make all the difference.So here are some tips on buds with good slimline cases: The JLab Go Pop ANC (or the older JLab Go Air Pop) if you want something super-cheap; the Nothing Ear (a) for a great-value mid-range option; the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 for Apple fans; and perhaps surprisingly, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. The latter are fairly bulky buds, but Bose has designed the case to be slim (just quite tall).2025-11-27T18:09:29.589Z(Image credit: Future)The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 Wireless Earbuds are getting a very good Black Friday deal at Amazon. These high-end buds are normally $249, but Amazon’s deal takes that down to $149, a 40% discount.Bowers & Wilkins make some of the world’s best speakers, including the ones used for recording and mastering at London’s Abbey Road studios. You’d think they’d also make great headphones, and you’d be right about that. We gave them a 4-star overall rating in our Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 Wireless Earbuds review, and 4.5 stars in the sound quality category.There’s one catch with this deal: it only applies to the Storm Grey color option. But Storm Grey, in my opinion, looks the best, as I’m sure you’ll agree when you click on that link below.Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 Wireless Earbuds (Storm Grey): Now $149 at Amazon2025-11-27T17:13:57.184Z(Image credit: Future)So, you're going to buy AirPods this Black Friday? That's awesome, I'm sure you've seen the best deals above specific to where you are. But what happens when they arrive and you want to set them up properly for your device? We can help here too, music lover.Simply consult our selection of AirPods How Tos – although a great place to start is our guidance on how to connect your AirPods for the first time. Had enough of virtual voice assistants? We can tell you how to turn off Siri reading messages on AirPods.2025-11-27T16:01:32.547Z(Image credit: Future)The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are getting a whopping 33% discount at Amazon, bringing the price down to a record-low $199.These open-ear earbuds are great for working out, with a secure fit that runners in particular will appreciate. But there’s another reason why you might want to jump on this Bose earbuds deal: surround sound. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can be used to convey surround sound information in movie soundtracks when used with the Bose Smart Soundbar (another Bose product that’s getting a great Black Friday deal).So, if you’re a fitness nut, a home theater nut, or both, this Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Black Friday deal is for you.Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: Now $199 at Amazon2025-11-27T14:58:44.595Z(Image credit: Future)Public Service Announcement: to keep your earbuds running for a long time, please remember to clean them every so often, so remove any build-ups of ear wax, or other bits than might find their way in.We have a guide to cleaning your earbuds safely, to help make sure that whatever you buy over Black Friday will last you for years.2025-11-27T14:33:02.252ZA nice deal on the Sonos Roam 2(Image credit: Sonos)Time to shift gears a bit here with a Bluetooth speaker deal. The Sonos Roam 2 is getting a 22% discount at Best Buy, knocking the price down from $179 to $139.Sonos speakers don't get a ton of discounts outside of Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, so if you’ve had your eye on the Roam 2, now is the time to roam on over to Best Buy’s deal.As you can read in our Sonos Roam 2 review, what makes this wireless speaker special is its support for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth – the latter a useful feature when you roam away from home with the Roam 2. It also sounds “terrific,” has rugged build quality and comes in Black, White, Olive, Sunset, or Wave color options.Sonos Roam 2: was $179 now $139 at Best Buy2025-11-27T14:08:31.116Z(Image credit: FiiO)While 99% of people will use wireless earbuds to listen to their phone, there is a growing movement of people who want to go back to have dedicated music players – perhaps as part of trying to avoid getting sucked into doomscrolling when you're just trying to put on some beats to work to.If that's you, check out our dedicated list of the best MP3 players, which is mostly focused on higher-quality players for hi-res music, but also has some more affordable models.2025-11-27T13:47:34.279Z(Image credit: Shutterstock)While I'm here, a quick reminder: people selling stuff on TikTok is neither new nor a Black Friday-only phenomenon, but it is ramping up during this potentially stressful and often rushed buying season. And I don't want you to fall foul of clicking through to something you shouldn't when looking to buy a nice new set of earbuds.Even TechRadar's Editor at Large isn't immune. Lance Ulanoff almost got scammed by one such too-good-to-be-true deal – and he has some advice for you.For Lance, it was the coming together of two issues: wanting to buy a coat quickly (owing to a recent cold snap) and the faked 'closing-down sale' of a 'family run' business. It led him down a path of almost buying an item that not only didn't exist, but could have opened up a trap door into which he’d drop his money, his identity and buyer satisfaction. All that stopped him was his wife, a savvy shopper who didn't like the look of what she saw online.If you take nothing else from this missive, know that TechRadar will only share deals from trusted, verified household-name retailers. We will also only direct you to brand new products we rate highly – we never share any 'refurbished' item information. If you stray into the realms of auction sites and social media sellers this Black Friday, take a moment. Look closely and think carefully before you click 'buy'.2025-11-27T13:03:59.883Z(Image credit: Future)One of the great features of AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 that we mention a lot is its 'unloseable' case. What do we actually mean by that? Well, there are three different features in the latest AirPods Pro models that combine to make them, by far, the best set of earbuds for locating the damn things when you don't know where they are. (Other AirPods have some of these features, but only the Pro 2 and 3 have the UWB support.)1) UWB support. UWB is a kind of wireless tech that can detect the direction of the connection, and it means that your iPhone can literally put an arrow on the screen pointing you towards your AirPods' case. You need to be in fairly close range, and it only points in two dimensions, so you'll have to figure out if the AirPods are on another floor of your home. This tech is only found on AirPods Pro 2 and 3 in the AirPods range (and isn't on many other buds, actually).2) A speaker. UWB got you close, but you still can't see them? You can use your iPhone to trigger the case to make a noise using its built-in speaker.3) Lost Mode. If you've lost your AirPods somewhere, you can put them in Lost Mode. This will mean that if they have charge, they can connect to other people's iPhones, and piggyback their internet to tell you where they are. They can also display your contact info if someone finds them2025-11-27T12:29:26.932ZShokz awesome clip-style earbuds are already a bargain(Image credit: Future)Clip-style open earbuds are the hot thing right now, and the Shokz OpenDots One are best new release in this area – and they have a great deal, taking them down from $199 to $139.They only recently came out, and we gave them 4.5 out of 5 in our glowing Shokz OpenDots One review – so this discount is fantastic, and is the first we've seen for them.Clip-style open earbuds hook onto your ear, and don't go into the ear canal – they're really comfortable, they leave you able to hear the world around you as well as your music, and they sound superb.Shokz OpenDots One: was $199 now $139 at Amazon2025-11-27T12:12:52.779Z(Image credit: Future)You're going to see lots of tempting deals on budget earbuds over this Black Friday, including on lots of brands you may not be so familiar with. So which are the companies you can trust?We rate JLab headphones generally highly, and both Earfun and Anker Soundcore produce high-quality headphones for the price. 1More is also a generally very reliable brand. It's also worth noting that Sony makes some very budget earbuds, and they're all excellent value.2025-11-27T11:59:58.481Z(Image credit: Future)What are the best bang-for-buck earbuds that you can buy right now? That's got to be the Nothing Ear (a), which scored five stars in our review at their full price of $109, but are regularly available for much less – and they're just $59 right now.You can read our full Nothing Ear (a) review for all the details, but the short version is: the sound is better than anything else at this price, the noise cancellation is very effective, they're comfortable, they look cool, and they have good battery life. The total budget package.Nothing Ear (a): was $109 now $59 at Amazon2025-11-27T11:46:15.533Z(Image credit: Future)What's a good battery life to expect from wireless earbuds these days? We consider eight hours to be the average for anything with active noise cancellation turned on – anything below that disappoints us, and above that gets approval. Without ANC turned on, we hope for around eight hours from earbuds – but it might depend on the size (we don't look too harshly very tiny and cheap earbuds for offering eight hours with no ANC, for example).But that's from the buds themselves – then there's the case. Usually, you get two or three charges from the case, so the total amount of life matters too, and makes the whole thing more nuanced.For example, Sony's WF-C710N earbuds last well above average for the charge in the buds, but only have one charge in the case, so the total is a bit low. AirPods Pro 2 have a very average in-bud battery, but have one of the longest lives when you include the case. And the Beats Solo Buds have a gigantic 18-hour battery life… and no charge from the case at all.2025-11-27T11:33:59.309Z(Image credit: Future)One of the great marvels of the modern age of earbuds is how affordable active noise cancellation has become. This technology uses microphones on the outside of your earbuds to listen to the ambient sounds where you are (such as traffic, or people talking), analyzes the frequencies of those sounds, and then adds the opposite frequencies into your music, 'cancelling' out the noises from around you, so you can hear music or podcasts so much more cleary. We have a whole guide on what active noise cancellation is, if you want all the nuance.The important thing is that you can now get impactful noise cancellation in earbuds as cheap as $30 (the JLab Go Pop ANC), and they really will help make your music come through stronger. Meanwhile the best noise cancelling earbuds on the planet (the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen) cost many times that, but offer an incredible level of isolation from the world's chaos.2025-11-27T11:28:56.378Z(Image credit: Sony)You may have seen IP waterproof ratings on earbuds, often for earbuds that say they're suitable for exercise – but what do they actually mean? Let's break it does, because it might be useful when you're looking at what to buy.An IP rating is expressed as IP and then two numbers, or an X and then a number. The first number (or the X) refers to dustproofing. This can be useful, but we're not getting into it here – an X means it isn't rated for it. The second number refers to waterproofing.IPX4 is what you'll most commonly see, and it means that the buds can withstand splashes of water (such as light rain), and should resist sweat, for limited periods of time. I wouldn't recommend them for marathon running, and the buds may not last as well over time if you're using them in the gym daily and getting sweaty. But this should good for most people.IPX5 can withstand small "jets" of water, so you could take them out for a long run in a downpour, theoretically.IPX6 can withstand stronger jets of water. You could generally hope for these to be even more reliable in wet outdoor conditions.IPX8 means fully waterproof for long period. You can get totally dunked, or maybe even take these in the pool, if they fit securely enough.2025-11-27T11:21:55.002ZA record-low price on the best earbuds of 2025!(Image credit: Technics)A new lowest-ever price on the earbuds we rate as being the best you can buy right now? The ones better than AirPods, better than Sony, better than Bose? Yes please!Released in January 2025, the Technics EAH-AZ100 are still the only earbuds to offer multipoint to three devices simultaneously, plus excellent sidetone tech for hearing your own voice in calls more naturally, as well as some of the most neutral and detailed audio in an even smaller, even more premium-feel design. We cannot recommend then enough.Technics EAH-AZ100: was $299 now $222.99 at Amazon2025-11-27T11:17:58.110Z(Image credit: Future/Lance Ulanoff)Size and comfort is something that people usually think about with earbuds (we have a whole guide to the best earbuds for small ears), but what sometimes gets missed when buying earbuds is the size of the case – and it really matters.A big part of the convenience of the best wireless earbuds is just slipping them into your pocket, or a pocket in your bag, to carry with you everywhere. But if they have a really bulky case, then they can get in the way, feel uncomfortable, or look lumpy. It can just end up being annoying. Not everyone cares about this, but this quality-of-life stuff can make all the difference.So here are some tips on buds with good slimline cases: The JLab Go Pop ANC (or the older JLab Go Air Pop) if you want something super-cheap; the Nothing Ear (a) for a great-value mid-range option; the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 for Apple fans; and perhaps surprisingly, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. The latter are fairly bulky buds, but Bose has designed the case to be slim (just quite tall).2025-11-27T11:14:09.644ZSony's super-cheap earbuds are still a great deal(Image credit: Future)The Sony WH-C510 are earbuds we rate more highly than Apples AirPods 4, despite being half the price: in our review of the WF-C510 we said they are among our favorite low-cost earbuds thanks to their punchy, high-quality sound, comfortable fit and ultra-affordable price.We rated them four and a half stars when they were at full price. At this discounted price they're an absolute steal, as long as you're happy without active noise cancellation.Sony WF-C510: was $69 now $48 at Amazon2025-11-27T11:10:29.299ZThird in my list of ones to avoid is the Earfun Tune Pro. What's so bad about these? It's a simple answer: the Earfun Wave Life are simply a much better proposition! We love those headphones, and if you see a great deal on them, don't hesitate! But do hesitate to get their weaker sibling pair.2025-11-27T11:07:58.449Z(Image credit: Future)Next up, the Sony ULT Wear. These have some big Black Friday discounts already, so you might easily find yourself tempted… but there are so many Sony over-ear headphones I recommend wholeheartedly, that buying a Sony set only worthy of a four-star review after going 12 rounds in our intensive testing process – see our Sony ULT Wear review if you don't believe me – would be a misstep, even if they're heavily discounted. The Sony WH-1000XM4 are barely any more expensive right now! Get those!2025-11-27T11:03:48.644ZI've recommended a load of deals I think you'll like here, but let's mention a few products I think probably won't make good Black Friday buys, even if they get strong discounts.First up is the Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active. Here's the thing: they're made for using while exercising, but I don't think they're a great fit for sports use. The bass slider is a fun addition to help you crush those workouts, true, but the insecure fit undermines it all – even in relatively slow and strong workouts.Our 3.5-star Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active review will explain all of this further, of course, but if it has to be Skullcandy, take a look at our Skullcandy Method 360 earbuds review; slightly chunky case, but Bose helped tailor the audio, and wow, has it helped.2025-11-27T11:00:11.032ZLooking at all these deals, you're probably wondering just how many have really hit their lowest price or will drop further in a week, and how many other deals might appear on Black Friday itself. Unfortunately, we really don't know – but there are two things to consider.First, if you see a product you like and it's the price you want to pay, then buy it, and don't worry if it becomes $10 cheaper later. It's about getting the product you want within your budget. Obviously, we don't want you to buy a poor deal – we won't tell you about those. But just don't agonize over whether you should hold on or not; this stuff shouldn't be stressful.Second, I have one tip to bear in mind. If you're looking at a product that you know has had deals in the past, and it's full price (or really close to it) in the days just before Black Friday, then it's probably getting a Black Friday deal that's coming later.2025-11-27T10:54:35.034ZWhen it comes to spatial audio for movies, the Sonos Ace and Apple's AirPods Max and AirPods Pro model really stand apart. There are other models that have great spatial audio with music (including several Sony models, and Bose's Ultra range), but for movie fans who want immersion on the go, the Ace and AirPods are the way to go.2025-11-27T10:52:18.755ZSonos' headphones – down to the right price?(Image credit: Future)The Sonos Ace have a nice Black Friday discount, bringing them down to $279. Their noise cancellation punches above that price, and the sound quality is very good for the price too – but as we said in our original Sonos Ace review, the real trick here is how good they are with movies.The Dolby Atmos sound is just fantastic, and the spatial audio with head-tracking really feels like you're sitting among a set of home theater speakers. It works over Bluetooth, or with Sonos' soundbars, which is a trick few other headphones can manage.Sonos Ace:was $399 now $279 at Amazon2025-11-27T10:46:38.729ZThe best-value noise cancelling headphones, no question(Image credit: Future)Here's an interesting one – the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are technically a bargain right now at $199. Except that a few days ago, they briefly dropped to $169. Maybe they'll do so again, or maybe not. The thing is, if you want noise-cancelling headphones, you should probably just ignore the $169 price and get them anyway.We just recently re-tested all the best noise-cancelling headphones, and rated the Bose QuietComfort Headphones as the best option under $250, because they offer class-leading noise cancellation that's basically as good as the models that cost nearly twice as much. We did direct comparisons against all the biggest competitors, in real-world environments, and these punch so far above their weight.They're better at blocking sound than the Sony WH-1000XM5 right now, and are notably cheaper. Maybe it's worth waiting to see if you can save an extra $30, but if you're feeling impatient, you'll still find these to be an amazingly good value.Bose QuietComfort Headphones: was $349, now $199 at Amazon2025-11-27T10:43:16.495ZSuper-cheap Sony alert!(Image credit: Future)Let's stick with cheap Sonys for a moment – here's a pair of Sony cans for under $40. That's not a mistake: this deal takes a cool 46% off the list price. These were already impressively cheap headphones, and as we said in our WH-CH520 review they are "simply superb value". They sound good, they run for 50 hours between charges and they're comfortable too. What's not to like?Sony WH-CH520: was $69 now $38 at Amazon2025-11-27T10:40:37.292ZSony's best earbuds, in our humble opinion(Image credit: Future)Sony's newest affordable wireless earbuds for less than $80 in Amazon's early Black Friday sale? Yup: the Sony WF-C710N are a real bargain.For this money, you're getting Sony quality for the kind of money you'd expect to pay for a much lesser brand. In our Sony WF-C710N review, we heaped praise on these buds for their bolstered battery life, fantastic sound quality and upgraded ANC. At this price point, my recommending them is a no-brainer.We think these are the best Sony earbuds to buy right now, when it comes to balancing price and performance. The Sony WF-1000XM5 might be higher-end, but they're not as impressive as they should be for three times the price of these excellent buds.Sony WF-C710N:was $129 now $78 at Amazon2025-11-27T10:39:03.432ZGood noise-cancelling headphones under $50(Image credit: Future)Here's one for bargain hunters: the JLab JBuds Lux ANC might have sound that's a little bass-heavy – but could be ideal for those who like that kind of presentation – but for under $50 the audio is much better than it has any right to be.Also, the build feels far more premium than even the MSRP suggest,s and the battery life – at up to 70 hours, or 44 with ANC deployed – is unheard of for the level. Read our full JLab JBuds Lux ANC review for more, but know this: JLab is a trusted name in affordable head-fi and these over-ear headphones won't disappoint for a good budget option.JLab JBuds Lux ANC: was $74.99 now $46.54 at Amazon2025-11-27T10:35:53.659ZSony's previous flagship hit their lowest price – but is it low enough?(Image credit: Future)These headphones have been superseded by the excellent Sony WH-1000XM6, but if you've been eyeing up the Sony WH-1000XM5 but didn't like their fairly high price tag then today is a good day to buy. These premium headphones have just dropped below $250, which is as low as they've ever been – check out our review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 to get all the details on them.They're very good, but the question is whether this is going to be a low enough price to tempt people. Newer headphones from Bose, Nothing and Cambridge Audio are in this price zone, and there are cheaper headphones that very tempting too.The XM5 are still excellent headphones, though – if you've been considering them, this is as cheap as they've ever been!Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $248 at Amazon2025-11-27T10:32:51.137ZAirPods Pro 2 hit lowest-ever price(Image credit: Future)$139 is a true steal for earbuds this good! It doesn't matter that AirPods Pro 3 have come out since then – they cost $80 more than this even with their down discount! Yes, they have better noise cancellation and longer battery life, but their other improvements aren't so huge, and this model still sounds excellent, has really good active noise cancellation, and are packed with smart features.For this price, there's no better earbuds option for Apple users, and I bet most people would be happier keeping $80 in their wallet and buying these than getting the newer model.AirPods Pro 2: was $239 now $139 at Walmart2025-11-27T08:38:10.309ZHello, folks! Welcome to our Black Friday earbuds and headphones guide – I'm sure lots of people will find themselves browsing the sales today, so if it's a music upgrade you're looking for, I'm here to help!LATEST ARTICLES1Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals are finally here, and they’re excellent2Don't miss savings of up to 36% on the Acer Aspire 16 AI this Black Friday3Best Black Friday iPhone deals 2025: how to get a free iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad, or a cheap phone today4The prettiest large-room air purifier you can buy is $150 off right now5I recommend this DJI Osmo Action 4 deal for action cam shoppers on a shoestring

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