The Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals of 2024
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday is a great time to stock up on tech essentials, particularly headphones and earbuds, which tend to get steep discounts during the shopping event. It’s not hard to see why; with the holiday season approaching, gifting and travel will be high on people’s to-do lists, and headphones make great gifts and are a must-have for travel.
While Black Friday was historically a camp-outside-Best-Buy affair, the deals now start earlier and run later, making it easy to score discounts throughout November. With lots of headphone brands out there, we’ve rounded up the best early headphones and earbuds deals to take advantage of ahead of Black Friday, including options from top brands like Bose, Beats, Apple, and Sony.
Best Bose Deals
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
$199.00 $349.00 43% off
Bose continues to lead the pack when it comes to noise canceling, and the Bose QuietComfort headphones are designed for all-day comfort. Plus, they’re available in a wide range of colors.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones
$329.00 $429.00 23% off
Headphones from Bose’s premium Ultra line are also on sale, including the QuietComfort Ultra headphones, which feature spatial audio for an immersive listening experience and a more premium build than the standard QuietComfort headphones.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
$249.00 $299.00 17% off
Bose’s innovative Ultra Open earbuds have a unique clip-on design that leaves the ear canal open for awareness without compromising on sound quality. They’re lightweight and compact, making them a great option for working out.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds
$229.00 $299.00 23% off
Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra earbuds feature excellent noise-canceling, intuitive tap controls, and interchangeable ear tips for a secure fit.
Best Sony Headphone and Earbud Deals
Sony WH-1000XM4
$298.00 $348.00 14% off
Despite the clunky name, Sony’s 1000XM4 headphones are a great option if you’re looking for noise-cancelling cans. With up to 30 hours of battery life and touch controls, these are a great option for the office or on the go.
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones
$178.00 $199.99 11% off
Sony’s LinkBuds Open earbuds feature a unique donut-shaped design that leaves the ear canal open for awareness, and they have contoured ear tips for a secure fit. They’re a great option for outdoor workouts or hitting the gym.
Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
$248.00 $299.99 17% off
Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds are a lightweight option with powerful noise-cancelling. They feature up to 8 hours of battery life and have IPX4 water resistance.
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones
$9.88 $19.99 51% off
Looking for an affordable pair of headphones without any fussy features? Sony’s ZX wired headphones are a great option — they have an on-ear design and rotating earcups for easy storage.
Best Apple/Beats Headphone Deals
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
$459.00 $549.00 16% off
The lightning version of Apple’s AirPods Max headphones are $90 off. They feature a mesh headband for all-day comfort and a sleek metal build on the earcups. The headphones feature active noise-canceling and spatial audio.
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
$119.00 $129.00 8% off
The AirPods 4, Apple’s newest, got a modest price drop ahead of Black Friday. You can take a small discount on both the ANC and non-ANC versions. Apple redesigned the AirPods with a shorter stem and contoured tips for greater comfort.
Beats Studio Buds
$99.99 $149.95 33% off
Beats Studio Buds are now under $100, making them one of the best values for a pair of true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. They feature spatial audio for an immersive experience, plus three interchangeable tips.
Beats Solo 4
$99.99 $199.95 50% off
Beats Solo 4 headphones are a whopping $100 off, and they have an ergonomic design and feature premium details like spatial audio. They can also be used without the battery using a wired connection via USB-C or a 3.5 mm audio cable.
Other Great Headphone Deals
Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds
$24.99 $39.99 38% off
Anker’s Soundcore audio brand is one of the best values for wireless earbuds and headphones. At just $25, these earbuds are a great everyday option for those looking for true wireless earbuds.
JBL Tune Flex – True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$49.95 $99.95 50% off
JBL’s true wireless earbuds feature active noise canceling and have an ambient-aware setting that lets you remain attuned to your surroundings.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Over-Ear Headphones
$279.00 $399.00 30% off
Bowers & Wilkins headphones are designed for the listener who takes audio quality seriously, and they’re priced accordingly. Right now, they’re over $100 off ahead of Black Friday.