Over the Black Friday shopping event, you can expect to find a massive range of deals when it comes to audio equipment including headphones, headsets, and wireless earbuds. It’s not just Amazon anymore that jumps in to secure sales during the shopping event — there are deals to be found at major US retailers on the runup if you’re willing to shop around.
Below, you will find the best Black Friday deals we’ve spotted so far. Our recommendations will be updated regularly so check back for the latest bargains.
Return policy
In time for the holiday season, retailers across the board have expanded their return policies, giving eligible purchases made between November to December 31 a return window until the end of January 2022. See each stores’ return page for more details.
$102 off
Competing against the Bose QuietComfort 45 is the Sony WH-1000XM4. When ZDNet’s Matthew Miller reviewed the premium headphones, he praised the device for its stunning audio performance, immersive active noise-cancellation, and extensive battery life — among other positives. You can snag a pair for yourself for only $248 ($102 off) at Best Buy.
$50 off
If you fancy premium over-the-ear style headphones, the Bose QuietComfort 45 is a solid choice. Toss in a $50 discount and the new $279 asking price is one that will surely entice audiophiles and non-audiophiles alike.
$150 off
Sennheiser’s Momentum headphones are of a more traditional, over-the-ear design. Available in black and silver, these premium headphones also come with noise cancelation technologies and both wired or Bluetooth connectivity.
$120 off
Bose is known for its robust noise-canceling technologies and so if you’re looking to pick up a pair of headphones with this functionality ahead of Black Friday, Target is offering a discount of $120 on the Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
$180 off
A steal on the run-up to Black Friday can be found at Best Buy, which is offering Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio headphones for $169.99, with a substantial discount. These headphones are wireless, contain active noise-canceling technology, and also come with a microphone and carrying case.
$70 off
For those looking for a pair of headphones over the Black Friday shopping event that is designed for sports, Adidas is offering $70 off the RPT-01 on-ear headphones. These headphones connect via Bluetooth and have been made to combat sweat and water residue.
Deals on earbuds
$70 off
If you’re looking for a bargain price on a pair of quality earbuds ahead of Black Friday, Amazon is offering $70 off a pair of Samsung Electronics Galaxy Buds Live earbuds. This model comes with active noise-canceling technology and a wireless charging case.
$60 off
Target is offering a $60 discount ahead of Black Friday on Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. These earbuds include active noise cancelation, a transparency mode to allow environmental noise to filter in, and controls for both streaming and managing calls.
$30 off
For a pair of cheap earbuds with a long playback time, Anker’s Soundcore Life Note E wireless earbuds are on sale at Target. Anker says that you can expect eight hours of playtime per charge.
$70 off
During the Black Friday week, Best Buy has put a sales tag on a pair of Apple AirPods Max. These over-ear headphones feature dynamic drivers and active noise-canceling technology for quality audio.
Other deals of note
- Up to 50% off select Jabra headphones, Amazon, $Various
- Beyerdynamic Amiron Home High-end Tesla Over-Ear Stereo headphones, Newegg, $309 ($390 off)
- Sony Wired Earbuds, Target, $7.49 ($7.50 off)
- JBL Tune 125TWS True wireless In-Ear Headphones, Target, $49.99 ($50 off)
- Beyerdynamic Custom Game Interactive Gaming Headset, Newegg, $139.99 ($179 off)
- Sony ZX Series Wired over-ear Headphones, Target, $9.99 ($15 off)
- Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Advanced Active Noise Canceling Earbuds, Target, $149.99 ($80 off)
- Philips Hybrid Active Noise Canceling (ANC) over-ear headphones, Amazon, $109 ($140 off)
- Up to 40% off Samsung Ear Buds, Amazon, $Various
- Monolith Over Ear Planar Headphones, Monoprice, $399.99 ($200 off)
- Dartwood True Wireless Earbuds, Target, $24.99 ($15 off)
- Skullcandy Indy ANC Noise Canceling True Wireless Headphones, Target, $79.99 ($49 off)
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Best Buy, $199 ($80 off)
- LG TONE Free UVnano FN6 Wireless Earbuds, Newegg, $44.99 ($105 off)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Wireless Earbuds, Anker, Newegg, $45.99 ($34 off)
- Up to 30% off Corsair gaming headsets, Amazon, $Various
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, Samsung, $119.99 ($30 off)
- Alienware 7.1 headset, Dell, $69.99 ($30 off)
- Steelseries Arctis 7P headset for PlayStation 5, Steelseries, $99.99 ($50 off)
- Google Pixel Buds A-Series True Wireless headphones, Best Buy, $79.99 ($20 off)
Expired deals:
- Bose Sport Earbuds, Amazon, $149 ($30 off)
- Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones, Walmart, $49.95 ($20 off)
- TOZO Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Amazon, $49.99 ($10 off)
- Soundcore by Anker Life Dot 2 XR earbuds, Target, $79.99 ($20 off)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, Amazon, $99.99 ($50 off)
- Beats Flex All-Day Earphones, Target, $49.99 ($25 off)
