15 Best Headphone Deals Early on Black Friday 2024

We’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals on headphones and headphones from brands like Beats, Sony and Bose.

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday is a great time to stock up on essential technology, especially headphones and headphones, which are usually heavily discounted during trade events. It’s not hard to see why; As the holiday season approaches, gifts and travel will be high on people’s to-do lists, and headphones make a great gift and are a travel must-have.

Although Black Friday has historically been an event held outside of Best Buy, deals now start early and run later, making it easy to get discounts throughout November. With so many headphone brands out there, we’ve rounded up the best early deals on headphones and earbuds 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

Bose continues to lead the way in noise cancellation, and the Bose QuietComfort headphones are designed for all-day comfort. Moreover, they are available in a wide range of colors.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones

Also available are Bose’s premium Ultra line of headphones, including the QuietComfort Ultra headphones, which provide spatial audio for an immersive listening experience and a more premium design than standard QuietComfort headphones.

Bose Ultra Open Headphones

The innovative Bose Ultra Open headphones feature a unique fit design that leaves the ear canal open for perception without compromising sound quality. They are light and compact, which makes them great option for practice.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones feature superior noise cancellation, intuitive controls, and interchangeable tips for a secure fit.

Best deals on Sony headphones and earbuds

Sony WH-1000XM4

Despite the awkward name, the Sony 1000XM4 headphones are a great option if you’re looking for noise-canceling headphones. With up to 30 hours of battery life and touch controls, they’re a great option for the office or on the go.

Sony LinkBuds Open truly wireless in-ear headphones

Sony’s LinkBuds Open headphones feature a unique donut-shaped design that leaves the ear canal open for easier listening, and features contoured ear tips for a secure fit. This is a great option for outdoor training or going to the gym.

Headphones Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 headphones are a lightweight option with powerful noise cancellation. They offer up to 8 hours of battery life and are IPX4 waterproof.

Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones

Looking for affordable headphones without any fancy features? Sony’s ZX wired headphones are a great option, with an over-ear design and rotating earcups for easy storage.

Best deals on Apple/Beats headphones

Apple AirPods Max wireless over-ear headphones

The lightning-fast version of Apple’s AirPods Max headphones is $90 off. They feature a mesh headband for all-day comfort and a sleek metal earcup design. The headphones are equipped with active noise cancellation and spatial sound.

Apple AirPods 4 wireless headphones

AirPods 4, Apple’s newest model, received a modest price cut ahead of Black Friday. You can get a small discount on both the ANC and non-ANC versions. Apple has redesigned the AirPods with a shorter stem and contoured tips for greater comfort.

Beats Studio Buds

The Beats Studio Buds are currently under $100, making them one of the best options for a pair of true wireless noise-canceling headphones. They feature spatial audio for complete immersion, as well as three interchangeable earpieces.

Beats solo 4

The Beats Solo 4 headphones are available for a whopping $100 off and feature an ergonomic design and top-notch features like spatial sound. They can also be used without a battery using a wired connection via USB-C or a 3.5mm audio cable.

Other great deals on headphones

Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds

The audio brand Anker Soundcore is one of the best manufacturers of wireless in-ear headphones and headphones. At just $25, these headphones are a great everyday option for those looking for true wireless headphones.

JBL Tune Flex – True Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

JBL True Wireless Headphones feature Active Noise Canceling and an environmentally responsive setting that allows you to stay in tune with your surroundings.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e On-Ear Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins headphones are designed for listeners who take sound quality seriously, and are priced accordingly. Right now they’re over $100 off ahead of Black Friday.