Has JLab lost its actual mind?! 66% off superb earbuds and headphones – this one’s $9!

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Has JLab lost its actual mind?! 66% off superb earbuds and headphones – this one’s $9! Deals By Becky Scarrott published 28 November 2025

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Normally I'd begin this roundup with something about Black Friday (which 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 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!

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And these products are emphatically not junk! The buds gained 4.5 stars under intense review at their original MSRP (I know, 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!

Not looking for cheap earbuds or noise-canceling headphones? That's OK, TechRadar's more general (but still human-curated, and still only containing deals we personally love) Black Friday deals page will set you on the right path. Otherwise, there's my roundup of the best Sennheiser headphones and earbuds deals, my collection of the best Bose Black Friday headphones deals, my guide to the only 5 Black Friday headphones and earbuds deals you need, or our dedicated Black Friday headphones deals live blog, if any of these things is what you're after.

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Today's outrageous JLab Black Friday deals

Save 60% ($15.11)JLab Go Air Pop: was $24.99 now $9.88 at WalmartRead moreRead less▼

Before we get super carried away, the JLab Go Air Pop are not the last word in sonic brilliance – if JLab had managed that for around the price of a Frappuccino, we could all go home. But they're only $9.88! They've never dipped below $17.99 before now, and they also aren't half bad – in fact they're alarmingly good for this outrageous asking fee. If this is truly where your budget maxes out, you'll get reliable Bluetooth connectivity, killer battery life, comfortable and light earpieces, and solid musicality on the go. It would be churlish to expect more. I've been testing earbuds since 2019 and I love them. Secret Santa gift with a $10 spending cap? Sorted, my friend…

View DealSave 66% ($52.99)JLab JBuds Lux ANC: was $79.99 now $27 at WalmartRead moreRead less▼

While they're not sonically perfect (the sound is a little bass-heavy – but it could be ideal for those who like that kind of presentation) for this ultra-low, never before seen fee,the audio is much better than it's any right to be. Also, the build feels far more premium than even the MSRP suggests 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 they've never been discounted to less than $49 before now. A steal for Black Friday, available in the Cloud, Graphite or Mauve finishes… but selling fast!

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OK, so a little more on the products: as I said in my glowing 4.5-star JLab Go Air Pop review: "We've all been burned by buying cheap – buy cheap, buy twice, right? Not here. If you're thinking that one bud will cease to pair after a week, or the case lid will snap off within a day, or a glancing blow from a wet jacket sleeve will kill them, or a speck of dust will put paid to the case registering anything inside it worth charging… well, you're wrong."

The JLab Go Air Pop belie their lowly price-point and are emphatically unbeatable for this money. (I know, but try to see past the name; there are no audible pops here.)

OK, there's still little out there to challenge these reputable-brand earbuds other than JLab itself – plus an option from Sony which I'll link to below – but if this is where your budget maxes out for non-essentials such as true wireless earbuds in a trying financial climate (yes, me too), you will find a reliable product here.

Now, the JBuds Lux ANC (which aren't 'buds' at all – they're teardrop-shaped over-ears) tote 40mm drivers that'll treat your ears like fans of thumping bass tunes. They also pack lots of features you’d expect from premium alternatives, including active noise cancellation which works very well in its standard setting (although do note that the ambient mode leaves something to be desired) as well as multi-point so you can jump between different devices, spatial audio for improved movie or TV show watching and Google Fast Pair so you don’t have to spend ages setting up the device. Not bad, eh?

And that’s before I mention the 70-hour battery life (when ANC is off, mind – it’s reduced to 40 hours when ANC is on), handy on-cup button controls and the ability to fold them right down for easy storage. If the aesthetic isn't to your liking, see my guide to the best cheap headphones for more, but do note that few come as cheap as this.

My advice? You can pay more and get better, more neutral and integrated hi-fi grade sound in a set of headphones, obviously. But for this super-cheap budget price, JLab is in a winning spot – and isn't it better to have the best thing for this money rather than no headphones at all?

More Black Friday cheap ANC earbuds and headphones deals

Save 46% ($50)Nothing Ear (a): was $109 now $59 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

This is the cheapest these have ever been! They've been $79 before, but this chops an extra $20 off that – hurrah! For this price, the deal is immense. Outrageously good audio, ANC and perks for the level. Highly recommended.

View DealSave 31% ($21.99)Sony WF-C510: was $69.99 now $48 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

We said in our review of the WF-C510 that these 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, and said they're preferable even to Apple's more expensive AirPods 4 as great budget buds. At this discounted price they're an absolute steal, as long as you're happy without active noise cancellation.

View DealSave 20% ($20)CMF Headphone Pro: was $99 now $79 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

These just came out – and I mean just, because I only just finished my fully star-rated CMF Headphone Pro review. And for this money (under $80!) they're an insanely good deal. I don't need to insult your intelligence by telling you it's the first time they've ever been discounted (see the first sentence of this deal block) but I do need you to know that I've heard them and for this money, the 'Energy slider', the excellent on-ear volume wheel and Nothing's phenomenal hearing tests (to create one of the most detailed personal sound profiles I've heard at the level) make this a top deal. Highly recommended.

View DealSave 39% ($50.99)Sony WF-C710N: was $129.99 now $79 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Sony's newest mid-range wireless earbuds for less than $80 in Amazon's early Black Friday sale? Yup: this is 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 – at a third of the price of the high-end Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds, we think these are the better-value buy.

View DealSave 46% ($60)Apple AirPods 4: was $129.99 now $69.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Apple's most affordable AirPods are currently at their lowest ever price on Walmart, and that makes them an even better buy. At under $70, these are great: they have personalized spatial audio, better-than-promised battery life (based on our testing), and fantastic integration with Apple's other devices.

View DealSave 43% ($30)Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones: was $69.99 now $39.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Perhaps not as gorgeous as the JLab, but if you need to save an extra $10, the Anker Q20i Hybrid offer decent battery life and truly comfortable memory foam ear cups. Admittedly, the sound quality and ANC aren't superb, but it's perfectly fine if you're not expecting the world on a dime. Considering these headphones are already on the cheap side, Amazon's early Black Friday sale is slashing $30 off the price.

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Shop more of today's best Black Friday sales

• Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
• Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor

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Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.  

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