Black Friday 2025
From high-end audio to everyday earbuds, we’ve rounded up the best deals on headphones, earbuds, and audio essentials
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best times to save on headphones, earbuds, and other audio essentials. With millions traveling during the holiday season, the best noise-canceling headphones and earbuds can make holiday travel smoother, and audio gear makes a sure-fire gift for the tech or music enthusiast in your life.
The good news is that you don’t have to wait until after turkey day to score discounts. Many of the best deals on audio gear are already live ahead of Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and we’ve scoured the discounts to find the ones that are actually worth your time.
Not only are our editors deal-savvy, but we’ve tested dozens of audio products ourselves, ranging from the latest open-ear earbuds to travel headphones to Bluetooth speakers. That means that not only do we know an actual good deal from something too good to be true, but we can confidently tell you which products are actually worth buying.
With that in mind, these are our favorite headphone, earbud, and audio deals, from top brands like Bose and Apple to affordable brands that should be on your radar.
Best Headphone Deals
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Bose’s brand new QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $50 off. It’s a modest discount, but a welcome one on our favorite noise-canceling headphones of 2025. These headphones feature intuitive power management that automatically goes to sleep when you lay them down. Crucially, they sound great, have superb noise canceling, and are comfortable enough for all-day wear.
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony’s excellent WH-1000XM6 headphones got a $60 discount for Black Friday. The headphones feature top-tier sound and a wide range of features, including Speak-to-Chat, which automatically pauses the music and switches to transparent mode when you start talking. Sony also shrank the headphone case from the last generation, making these great for travel.
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 headphones boast excellent audio quality, a comfortable fit, and an impressive battery life of up to 60 hours. That makes them one of our favorite headphones for travel, office, of everyday use. Typically $450, they’re available for $200.
Bose QuietComfort
Bose’s QuietComfort headphones aren’t as high-end as the brand’s QuietComfort Ultras, but they have their advantages. The standard QC headphones feature handy tactile controls, a lightweight, comfortable fit, and are available in poppy, playful colors.
Beats Studio Pro
Beats Studio Pro headphones are popular with gym-goers, thanks to their sporty, relatively lightweight design and secure fit. The Studio Pro headphones feature tactile controls, and they can be used wired with a standard audio cable or with a USB-C cable.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise-Canceling Headphones
Sony’s previous generation XM5 headphones are still a worthwhile option in 2025, thanks to superb noise-canceling, a solid battery life, and many of the same features found on the more recent XM6 headphones. Right now, they’re $150 off.
Apple AirPods Max
The USB-C version of Apple’s AirPods Max headphones are discounted for Black Friday. They feature excellent audio quality and one of the best transparency modes on a pair of headphones I’ve tested.
Best Earbud Deals
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
The non-ANC version of Apple’s AirPods are discounted to $80, one of the best prices we’ve seen for AirPods. They feature dependable controls and a compact, comfortable design, making them great for iOS users.
Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi Wireless Earbuds
If audio quality is your top priority, then Technics’ excellent EAH-AZ100 earbuds are among the best on the market. Not only do they sound great, but the comfortable fit, compact carrying case, and solid ANC performance make them a great on-the-go option.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 have top-tier audio performance and easy controls, including volume adjustments. They’re a great companion for any Samsung phone and one of the best earbuds for Android.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a comfortable alternative to stemmed earbuds, and feature impressive active noise-canceling and easy touch and swipe controls. Plus, the straightforward Pixel Buds app lets you customize the earbuds, including EQ.
Bose New QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds feature wireless charging and improved call quality over the previous generation. They boast the best noise-canceling in a pair of in-ear earbuds, and the ANC is adjustable to suit different environments.
Shokz OpenDots ONE-Open-Ear Headphones
When we tested these open-ear earbuds, we were impressed with their audio quality, comfort, and design. The clip-on design leaves the ear canal free for greater awareness, and the ability to reverse the left and right earbuds is a convenient, unexpected feature.
Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing’s earbuds outperform their price point, with solid noise-canceling performance, a comfortable fit, and plenty of features in the Nothing app. The design is striking, too. They’re well worth their budget-friendly price, but at $59, they’re a no-brainer.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats are associated with workouts, and for a reason — the latest Powerbeats earbuds feature a hooked design for a secure fit, and the addition of a heart rate sensor adds to their utility at the gym. Plus, tactile controls make them easier to use with sweaty hands.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC Wireless Earbuds
Anker’s affordable earbuds offer strong noise cancellation and impressive battery life, with up to 50 hours with the charging case. Voice calling performance is clear, making these a good option for anyone who takes frequent phone calls.
Other Audio Deals
Sony STR-DH190 Home Stereo Receiver
Sony’s STR-DH190 home stereo receiver is one of the best values for home audio. The two-channel stereo features an FM antenna, a phono preamp, Bluetooth compatibility, and plenty of inputs for TVs, CD players, and other devices.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
The Wonderboom 4 gets surprisingly loud for its size, and it lives up to Ultimate Ears’ reputation for making durable speakers. The oversized volume buttons are easy to use, and the IP67 waterproof rating means it can withstand almost anything you throw at it.
JBL Partybox
JBL’s powerful party box is designed with outdoor parties in mind, thanks to its water-resistant design and dynamic light display. It’s also suitable for indoor use, thanks to its relatively compact form factor.
