Best Black Friday headphones deals (2025): Apple, Sony, and more

Need new A pair of headphones for the end of the year? Are you planning to treat a friend or family member to spend the holidays? We’ve got you covered. We’ve double-checked our listings for the best Black Friday headphone deals, and from luxury noise-cancelling options to open-ear headphones for workouts, there should be something on sale for everyone.

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Over-ear headphones deals

These are the best Sony products Noise canceling headphones And the rank is between The best wireless models available. Its powerful processing effectively blocks out the most annoying ambient noise, while high-quality microphones ensure clarity during video calls. Audio performance is great, with custom drivers producing Sony’s signature clean, balanced sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 thoughtfully builds on its predecessor with a familiar, comfortable design, lifelike sound, and top-notch noise cancellation. The new features are subtle but useful, including the ability to activate and unpair the headphones by simply putting them on or laying them flat. The updates also bring lossless audio via USB-C, a dedicated Cinema mode, and more natural surround sound controls. Combined with a slight battery improvement, these improvements make the Ultra 2 an attractive package.

While among the most expensive wireless headphones, Apple AirPods Max headphones It delivers great sound with rich bass, massive soundstage, and excellent noise cancellation. The standout feature is the large Apple Watch-like knob for easy volume control. It offers seamless integration with iOS devices and excels in video, using head tracking in certain apps to simulate immersive, object-based surround sound. It’s great for Netflix on flights, although it’s a bit heavy.

I’m a fan of their premium transparent over-ear headphones, which feature one of the most satisfying volume controls I’ve used. Their sound profile has been expertly tuned by renowned hi-fi company KEF.

It is no coincidence that Sony headphones are always ranked among the best. The WH-1000XM5, despite being an older model, are still one of the best pairs of wireless noise-canceling headphones you can buy.

Earphones deals

It’s not a huge discount, but you can get a slight reduction in the MSRP Apple’s latest flagship earbuds This is Black Friday.

Bose continues to defend its noise-canceling crown with QuietComfort Ultra 2, which builds on the foundation of excellent fit and bold sound. This iteration offers welcome improvements like wireless charging and more customizable audio. Massive noise reduction is superior to the previous model, silencing everything from keyboard clicks to low-end rumble. Enhanced processing creates a detailed, immersive soundscape from the same drivers.

These are the older model of the Pixel Buds Pro, but they’re still our favorite, and for under $200, they do everything the AirPods Pro do on Android.

Even these previous generation AirPods Pro remain a compelling buy for iPhone users. They feature strong active noise cancellation, good sound quality (despite the emphasis on bass), and seamless, instant pairing with the Apple ecosystem.

These are the best choice for Exercise headphonesthanks to the secure earhook design and seamless integration with iOS devices, which is one of the benefits of Apple’s ownership of Beats.

Acquired Soundpeats Capsule3 Pro+ Rare grade 10/10 For its truly epic sound, which surpasses everything in its price category. This performance comes from a proprietary dual driver, and adds extra value with features like LDAC support, good noise cancellation, and an easy-to-use app.

Open the earphones Perfect for listening to audio while staying aware of your surroundings. This model is one of our favorite options in that category.

If you’re simply looking for an affordable pair of earbuds to throw in your gym bag, these are currently on sale.

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