Best Black Friday headphone deals: Bose and Sony

Best Black Friday Headphone Deals
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Just because Black Friday isn’t officially here yet does not mean that Black Friday deals aren’t already aplenty. In the days leading up to the main event, many retailers have already started rolling out their sales, giving you the chance to not only beat the holiday rush but to lock in excellent prices on all of the most-wanted items on your holiday shopping list.

Among the many merchants offering great deals, the Best Buy Black Friday deals are some of the best, especially when it comes to headphones. This year, we are already starting to see some insanely low prices on the headphones we’ve had our eye on all year long, so if you’re ready to start adding them to your cart, don’t wait until November 25. Shop our round-up of all of the best headphone deals today and check off the items on your list early.

Sony WH-CH710N Wireless Headphones — $68, was $150

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones.

One of the most affordable over-the-ear options, the Sony WH-CH710N Wireless Headphones offer great noise cancellation at an incredible price. These headphones from Sony utilize Dual Noise Sensor technology, which automatically detects the environment around you so that it can provide you with the ideal listening experience. Even more exciting is that these headphones offer up to 35 hours of battery life and charge super fast, so you can keep listening longer without interruption. You can get up to an hour of playback time from only 10 minutes of charge, so you’ll never be without your music, even when you’re on the go. You can even switch to Ambient Sound mode when you’re listening in any situation where you would like to be more aware of the world around you, like during a commute on the train or on a solo walk. These headphones charge via USB Type-C for the fastest possible charge.

Beasts Solo 3 Wireless Headphones — $131, was $200

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, 40 Hours of Listening Time, Built-in Microphone - Black (Latest Model)

The Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones have been a fan favorite for a long time, and that is not without good reason. These headphones were designed for high performance and feature both the Apple W1 chip and Class 1 wireless Bluetooth connectivity. Perhaps one of the reasons Beats Solo3 are so popular is because they deliver up to 40 hours of battery life, so they can get you through a full week of commuting, walks, and workouts without ever needing to be recharged. Even if they do get low on battery, thanks to Fast Fuel technology, you can get up to three hours of playback from only five minutes of charging. Their sleek design is both affordable and totally portable; these headphones are the perfect over-the-ear option to take with you on the go, and they enable you to take calls, control your audio, and use Siri with their on-ear controls. It’s hard to imagine a more affordable all-around headphone than the Beats Solo3.

Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones — $200, was $400

The Sennheiser Momentum wireless headphones on a white background.

For decades, Sennheiser has been one of the most trustworthy names when it comes to high-quality audio, and Sennheiser’s lineup of that includes some of the best wireless headphones only serves to continue the brand’s legacy. Sennheiser’s Momentum wireless headphones are made from sheep leather, and the ear pads were designed to fit themselves to the unique shape of your head for maximum comfort so you can use them all day long. These headphones feature Active Noise Cancellation, which allows you the choice of either blocking out or listening to the external sounds of the world around you. You can control the Momentum headphones from Sennheiser’s Smart Control app, and they are also compatible with the Tile app, so even if you misplace them, you will be able to find them again. Should you run out of battery power, you can simply connect the Momentum headphones to your device with the optional analog audio cable so you can continue your high-quality listening experience.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones — $228, was $350

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones.

Sony produces some of the best noise cancelling headphones that your money can buy at several different price points, and if you’re after something that’s in the midrange, Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are an excellent choice. They feature Active Noise Cancellation with Sony’s Dual Noise Sensor technology, which delivers an elevated listening experience. Adaptive Sound Control is one of Sony’s smart functions that automatically detects what you’re doing, be it walking, waiting, or traveling, and adjusts the ambient sound settings to best suit your needs. Using Edge-AI, these headphones automatically upscale compressed digital music files in real time so that you are always getting the highest quality sound. Best of all, the WH-1000XM4 headphones can be connected via Bluetooth to two different devices at the same time, so it’s never been easier or more seamless to move between your phone and your computer throughout the day.

Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Headphones — $249, was $329

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones in black and white colors.

Bose is another brand that has become synonymous with high-quality sound experiences, and Bose’s QuietComfort 45 Wireless Headphones are no exception to the rule. These tried and true fan-favorite headphones offer some of the best noise cancellation of any headphones on the market, enabling you to concentrate on the sound of your music or on your work without distraction. Thanks to six additional external microphones and Bose’s enhanced signal processing, the QC45s block out as much noise as possible. Their soft ear cushions make them comfortable for long wear, making them the perfect travel companion or work-from-home headphones, and if your work day includes a lot of phone calls, these headphones were made to deliver crystal-clear audio on calls. Bose’s QC45s offer up to 24 hours of battery life on just one charge, and you can get up to three hours of playback time with only a 15-minute quick charge. Don’t miss out on one of the best Bose headphone deals of the holiday season.

Sony WX-1000M5 Wireless Headphones — $348, was $399

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Sony manages to outdo itself time and time again, the perfect example of which are the WH-1000XM5 headphones, a step up from the WH-1000XM4 model and some of the best headphones on the market. This upgraded model features two processors and eight microphones, making them pretty unmatched when it comes to noise cancellation and call quality. Even on an airplane, you’ll hardly be able to tell that there’s any noise around you at all when you’re enjoying music on the WH-1000XM5s. They feature up to 30 hours of battery life, making them ideal for travel, but should your battery get low, don’t worry, because in three minutes, you can charge them enough to last another three hours. The Speak-to-Chat feature is definitely one of the most unique features about these headphones — as soon as you begin a conversation with someone nearby, Speak-to-Chat stops your music and lets ambient sound in so you can have your conversation without having to adjust your headphones.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Headphones — $449, was $549

five pairs of apple air pods max over the ear headphones in each color white blue gray pink green on a white background

Like many of you, we’ve been looking forward to all of the AirPods Black Friday deals, and the AirPods Max are at the top of the list. Apple’s over-the-ear wireless headphones are among the most popular due to the combination of their sleek design and incredible sound. The AirPods Max feature Active Noise Cancellation as well as Transparency mode so you can hear and interact with the world around you. AirPods Max deliver Spatial Audio that uses dynamic head tracking to give you the experience of theater-like sound that totally surrounds you for an unmatched listening experience. The knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions make the AirPods Max headphones you can wear all day long at the office or for travel, or for anything in between.

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