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Record-low deals on AirPods, Bose, Sony, Nothing, Sennheiser and more

Deals By Matt Bolton Contributions from Harry Padoan, Becky Scarrott last updated 27 November 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! For pot luck, I've brought you Black Friday earbuds and headphones deals – and this year's deals are really cooking. Black Friday itself is tomorrow, November 28, but the big retailers – including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target – have a ton of record-low prices live now, on everything from cheap AirPods deals to elite Sony headphones.

Honestly, the biggest problem is the sheer volume (no pun intended) of Black Friday headphones deals. If you've got better things to do with your Thanksgiving than scroll endlessly through sales, then good news: we've done all that for you, and picked only the best deals, based on our testing of these products, and our tracking of prices over the year.

We test around 100 pairs of headphones and earbuds every year, so I'm working with with Audio Editor Becky Scarrott and reviewer Harry Padoan to choose the products here – all come with a genuine seal of approval, and we have something for every budget level. 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.

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The best Black Friday headphones sales in the US

• AirPods: lowest-ever prices at Walmart, from $69
• Amazon: Up to 60% off big-brand audio
• Beats: Up to 57% off the latest models at Amazon
• Best Buy: Earbuds & headphones from $7.49
• Bose: Elite noise cancellation from $129 at Amazon
• Sony: Headphones from $29 at Amazon
• Target: Deals on Beats, Bose, Sony and more
• Walmart: Huge deals on AirPods & JBL

The best Black Friday headphones sales in the UK

• Amazon: Up to 57% off headphones & speakers
• Argos: Unbelievably cheap Beats deals from £29
• Currys: Deals on AirPods, Sony & JBL
• John Lewis: Save on AirPods, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins
• Very: Up to £100 off Beats, Sony, JLab & more

My 6 favorite Black Friday headphones deals

Save 47% (US$60)Apple AirPods 4: was US$129 now US$69 at 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 Amazon

View DealSave 42% (US$100)Apple AirPods Pro 2: was US$239 now US$139 at 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 US$50Nothing Ear (a): was US$109 now US$59 at 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 28% (US$50)Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: was US$179 now US$129 at 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 US$10.571More SonoFlow Pro HQ51: was US$70.39 now US$59.82 at 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 43% (US$150)Bose QuietComfort Headphones: was US$349 now US$199 at 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.

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The best Black Friday headphones deals

Save 50% (US$30)JBL Tune 520BT: was US$59.95 now US$29.95 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Okay, I'm including these because it's the best headphones deal under $30, and if that's what you want, then go for it – but the thing is, they were $19.95 a few days ago, so I'm really hoping the'll drop back to that again. Getting a pair of headphones from a reliable name like JBL for this low a price makes these a strong bargain anyway. These have an on-ear fit, offer nearly 60 hours of battery life, fold up for travel, and connect to the JBL app so you can customize the sound if you want.

View DealSave US$10.571More SonoFlow Pro HQ51: was US$70.39 now US$59.82 at 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% (US$91.99)Sony WH-CH720N: was US$179.99 now US$88 at 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 40% (US$100)Sennheiser Accentum Plus Headphones : was US$249.95 now US$149.95 at 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% (US$190)Sony WH-1000XM4: was US$349.99 now US$159.99 at 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% (US$150)Bose QuietComfort Headphones: was US$349 now US$199 at 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% (US$270)Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless : was US$449.95 now US$179.95 at 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% (US$151.99)Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones: was US$399.99 now US$248 at 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% (US$120)Sonos Ace: was US$399 now US$279 at 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% (US$130)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: was US$429 now US$299 at 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 US$61.99Sony WH-1000XM6: was US$459.99 now US$398 at 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.

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The best Black Friday earbuds deals

Save 40% (US$12)JLab Go Pop ANC: was US$29.99 now US$17.99 at 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% (US$21.99)Sony WF-C510: was US$69.99 now US$48 at 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 US$50Nothing Ear (a): was US$109 now US$59 at 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% (US$51.99)Sony WF-C710N: was US$129.99 now US$78 at 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% (US$60)Apple AirPods 4: was US$129 now US$69 at 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 Amazon

View DealSave 28% (US$50)Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: was US$179 now US$129 at 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% (US$100)Apple AirPods Pro 2: was US$239 now US$139 at 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% (US$60)Shokz OpenDots One: was US$199.95 now US$139.95 at 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% (US$40)Shokz OpenFit 2+: was US$199.95 now US$159.95 at 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% (US$100)Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: was US$299 now US$199 at 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% (US$29.01)Apple AirPods Pro 3: was US$249 now US$219.99 at 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% (US$77)Technics EAH-AZ100: was US$299.99 now US$222.99 at 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% (US$83)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) : was US$299 now US$216 at 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% (US$50)Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: was US$249.99 now US$199.99 at 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.

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Sonos' headphones – down to the right price?

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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 Amazon

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The best-value noise cancelling headphones, no question

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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 Amazon

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Super-cheap Sony alert!

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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 Amazon

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Sony's best earbuds, in our humble opinion

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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 Amazon

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Good noise-cancelling headphones under $50

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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 Amazon

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Sony's previous flagship hit their lowest price – but is it low enough?

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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 Amazon

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AirPods Pro 2 hit lowest-ever price

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$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 Walmart

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Hello, 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!

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