(Pocket-lint) - Headphones deals are always really competitive, and that's good for you because most popular brands get great discounts for Black Friday and the following Cyber Monday week.
Whether you're looking for the best value noise-cancelling cans, a great pair of buds, or just looking for the best deal you can get on AirPods and Sony headphones, this is the place to be. We're continuously searching and finding the best Black Friday savings on audio equipment, and updating every day.
Black Friday kicks off officially on 26 November 2021, followed by Cyber Monday on 29 November, but deals have been cropping up since the beginning of November, and we've been tracking the deals to make sure you don't miss the opportunity.
Which retailers have the best headphone deals?
Headphones are popular items, with many people owning more than one pair or type, for different situations. There's no shortage of opportunities to buy headphones so you'll find them at most electricals retailers.
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- Amazon headphone deals
- Currys PC headphone deals
- John Lewis headphone deals
- AO.com headphone deals
- Argos headphone deals
We've scoured the stores to pull out the best deals. These aren't just the cheapest headphones you can find, these are the best prices on some of the best headphones around. We've divided each section into the headphone type either in-ear or over ear, to help you find what you're looking for.
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Best US Black Friday headphones deals
On-ear and over-ear deals | In-ear headphone deals
On-ear / over-ear headphones
Apple's first noise cancelling cans were pricey at launch - to say the least - but now they're available considerably cheaper at $479.
The Sony WH-1000XM4 keeps getting better and is regarded by many as the best pair of noise cancelling headphones on the market. They're available in three colours and now for just $248.00
Even before Black Friday came around, the HD 450BT from Sennheiser was great value for money. It offers lots of top features like Bluetooth 5 and ANC at an accessible price. Now just $99.
Despite being a few years old now, the Beats Studio 3 are still a fab, comfortable pair of over-ear headphones. Now, with a saving of $180 on its original price, the black models are a no brainer. Down to $169.
It isn't Black Friday without discounts on Sennheiser products, and the Mometum Noise Cancelling over-ear headphones are well-eqiupped, comfortable and great sounding cans. Now $249.
In-ear headphones
Apple recently updated its AirPods Pro to feature a MagSafe compatible wireless charging case, and for this Black Friday season they're already discounted. Now $179.
We've said it many times, but the Powerbeats Pro are - without doubt - the best workout and running earphones around. Now just $149.95.
This year's "best in-ear headphones" winner at the Pocket-lint Awards is Sony's latest and finest in-ear bud to date. Now available for $218.
Beats Studio Buds launched earlier in 2021 as a pair of convenient, affordable ANC earbuds. They're a great purchase for any iPhone or Android user thanks to cross-platform quick pair. Now $99.99.
One of our favourite pairs of true wireless buds, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds live up to the QC branding, delivering a comfortable, secure fit, great audio and effective noise cancelling. Down to $199.
It's not often the flagship Sennheiser true wireless buds hit below $200, and now they have. There's never been a better time to snag them. Now $172.
The Elite 85t was - until very recently - Jabra's top true wireless pair of earbuds. They offer fantastic performance and sound, with advanced ANC and up to 31 hours of battery. Available in five colours for just $149.99.
The Sport Earbuds are similar to the QC Buds in styling, but are crucially more compact, weather and sweat resistant. They don't have ANC, but they make great workout companions. Now available for just $149.
With Amazon slashing a huge $80 off the Elite Active 75t price, the popular and well-rated buds are virtually irresistable. They're strong performers with great features and now cost just $99!
Best Black Friday UK headphone deals
On-ear and over-ear deals | In-ear headphone deals
On and over-ear headphones
Bose Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones are among the best noise cancelling cans available. They're now down to £299.
Few brands achieve the level of status Bang & Olufsen has in the premium audio market, and its top tier Beoplay HX noise cancelling headphones are the the tops when it comes to that luxurious and high-end feel. Now available in black or pink for £349.
Nura has taken a rather different approach to headphones, offering technology that first measures your responses to different frequencies and then creates a profile enhanced just for you. And the result is very good sound. Now £244.
In-ear headphones
Apple recently updated its AirPods Pro to feature a MagSafe compatible wireless charging case, and for this Black Friday season they're already discounted. Available now for £185.
Beats' first pair of true wireless buds are excellent for running and working out. With 9 hours music playback, easy controls, a secure fit, and splash/sweat resistance, they're ideal for any activity. Available in black and navy for £149.
The QC buds was Bose's first pair of ANC true wireless earbuds, and it was worth the wait. It's a genuinely stunning pair of buds, and now they're a steal. Black and white models available for just £179.
Sony's latest flagship in-ears are part of Amazon's big savings for Black Friday, and are now under £200 (just). You can snag yourself a pair for just £199.
With Amazon slashing a huge £80 off the Elite Active 75t price, the popular and well-rated buds are virtually irresistable. They're strong performers with great features and now cost just £99!
Save £30 on Sennheiser's excellent, affordable true wireless earbuds launched earlier this year. They're now available for £90.99.
The Elite 85t was - until very recently - Jabra's top true wireless pair of earbuds. They offer fantastic performance and sound, with advanced ANC and up to 31 hours of battery. Available in five colours for just £149.99.
Technics first premium pair of noise cancelling in-ears are great sounding thanks to the large 10mm driver. They were already well-priced, now they're even better at £149.
Which headphones will have discounts on Black Friday?
Many headphones will have discounts during the Black Friday sales, but there are obviously some models to really look out for. There will be deals on Apple's AirPods and these are always popular, but you're likely to find discounts on other popular brands too, like Bose or Sony. Sony's WF-1000X, with excellent noise cancellation is always worth looking out for.
The same applies to over-ear headphones, with the WH-1000X models proving one of the most popular choices, alongside the Bose QuietComfort options, which are great for travel - and usually get a decent discount. These are some of the best headphones to look out for, but there are also usually deals on gaming headsets and sports headphones too.
What to look out for when buying headphones
There's a lot to consider when it comes to buying a pair for headphones and getting the right fit and features for you can enhance the listening experince and make sure you get the best from your music, movies or calls.
Firstly, what type of headphones are you shopping for? In-ear headphones have the advantage of being compact, so they're great to have in your bag taking up almost no space, while over-ear headphones can offer a better listening experience, with superior sound and enhanced noise cancellation - as well as often offering better comfort when worn for long periods.
After that, there's a decision to be made about whether you want active noise cancellation or not. This feature is hugely popular, able to cut out things like aircraft or road noise, but can go as far as blocking out just about all exterior noise. Some people find this relaxing, some find it too isolating - and some headphones offer different levels of ANC.
Then there's support for functions such as Spatial Audio on Apple devices, or Dolby Atmos for music support, all of which add to the feature set, but often the price too.
The other consideration might be waterproofing. If your headphones are going to be used for sport, you need to know they can withstand sweat or rain - something you definitely want to check on the spec sheet before you buy.
More Black Friday deals
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- Fire TV Stick 4K: Now $/£24.99 from $/£49.99
- Ring Video Doorbell: 30% saving today
- Kindle Paperwhite: Now $/$104.99 w/ 18% off
- Roku Streaming Stick+: Just $/£29.99
- Echo Show 8: Get 40% off at $/£59.99
- Ring Video Doorbell + Echo Dot: Over 50% down in price
- Echo Show 5 (2nd gen): Reduced by 47%
- Fire HD 8: Discounted by 50%
- Fire TV Stick: $/£19.99 w/ 50% off
- Fire HD 10: Over 45% off RRP
- Beats Solo 3: Discounted by over 47%
- Fire 7: Save 30% today
- Ring Stick Up Cam: More than 25% off
- TickWatch Pro 3: Now under $/£200
- Echo Dot (4th gen): Down to $/£29.99
- Fitbit Sense: $/£100 saving
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: Over a 27% saving
- Kindle: Now $/£49.99
- Eero 6 w/ 1 router & 1 extender: 40% off RRP
- Jabra Elite 85t: Over 30% discount to $/£149.99
- Blink mini: $/£19.99, saving over 30%
- PlayStation Plus membership: Save 34% on usually price
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: $/£50 off to $/£199