Black Friday headphone deals: Discounts on several major brands names
A guide to the best headphone deals this month in the run-up to Black Friday
It's November, which means the Black Friday sales are looming on the horizon. The Black Friday sale kicks off officially on the 29th of November and runs all weekend into Cyber Monday.
We will be monitoring the best deals and updating them for you all weekend. You can peruse our main Black Friday bike deals hub to your heart's content for a wide range of deals.
We have created a list of the best early Black Friday headphones deals in this hub. If you listen to music whilst cycling, some of these should make the experience even better if you are in the market this November.
Remember these are the early deals, and retailers tend to kick off their sales before Black Friday weekend starts officially, keep checking in as we will be regularly hunting for new deals and updating this hub to provide you with the best headphone buying advice and deals as more offers roll out.
Recent updates
Deals last checked: Friday 15th of November 2024
Black Friday quick deals
US
- Rapha: 30% off in the archive sale
- GoPro's: 28% off Hero12 Black
- Winter Gloves: 25% off Gore-Tex gloves
- Specialized Aethos: 40% off at Jenson USA
UK
- Sigma Sports: Large Black Friday Sale
- Smart trainers: 22% Elite Suito T
- Discounted Rapha: 30% off archive sale
- Tredz: Black ticket sale event
Listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks whilst cycling indoors and outdoors can be really enjoyable and sometimes it can be really nice to immerse yourself in an interesting podcast conversation or audiobook as you spin through the lanes on a warm afternoon. At the other end of the spectrum, if you are completing a set of intervals on the smart trainer or warming up for a race, listening to music has been shown to have positive benefits during exercise.
A good quality pair of headphones can often prove to be a bit of a revelation if and when you upgrade. Sound quality, as well as comfort, can both often improve making the cycling and audio experience far better, browse our range of discounted headphones below, there's a fair chance you may find something you fancy.
US Headphone deals
Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249 $189.99 at Amazon
24% off - There are usually several strong Apple AirPod deals during Black Friday. This is a good price for the Pro 2's, but they have been cheaper on Amazon this year. It might be worth waiting a little longer if you are shopping, they may be discounted further soon.
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen: $129.99 $89.99 at Amazon
$40 off - The 2nd Gen of the base model AirPods might have a slightly less premium sound quality and come with a slightly shorter feature list compared to the Pro, but if you're after a more affordable option, they're still a great pair. This is a decent deal, but we have seen this model for slightly less.
Apple AirPods 3rd Gen: $169.00 $94 at Walmart
$75 off - A nice 75 bucks off the 3rd Gen AirPods here. They feature 30 hours of battery life, spatial audio, and are sweat and water-resistant. This is one of, if not the best, price around right now.
Apple AirPods Max: $549 $478 at Amazon
13% Off - If you care about sound quality above all else, then the Airpods Max with their over-the-head style and larger drivers are what you want. These Max models have been on Amazon for less, so we would recommend keeping an eye on the price for now if you are keen.
Beats Solo 3: $199 $69 at Walmart
$130 off - Save a cool $130 on these Beats Solo 3 headphones from Walmart in either black or Rose gold colours. The Solo 3 gains 3 hours of playback time from just five minutes of charging!
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones: $348 $198 at Amazon
43% off - The premium 1000XM4 headphones from Sony have actually been cheaper, but there is still a hefty 43% discount right now, they may be available for less yet. They pack a 30-hour battery life, touch sensor controls and offer multi-device pairing.
Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds: $149.99 $99.99 at Best Buy
$50 off - $50 off the Beats By Dr Dre noise cancelling earbuds with up to 8 hours of playtime and 24 hours of recharge time from the case, which is USB-C compatible. They're IPX4-rated, so they'll cope with a not-too-sweaty workout. These are another pair of headphones which may be reduced further, we have seen them for slightly less.
Philips H9505 Hybrid ANC Headphones: $249.99 $54.99 at Amazon
$195 off - With more than half slashed off the price of these high-end, active noise-cancelling, wireless headphones you can be sure you're getting a really solid deal. They boast a 27-hour battery life too, and 15 minutes of charging will give you an extra 5 hours of playback if you somehow do use them for over a day straight. It looks like there are only a few pairs of these headphones left now.
Beats Studio buds+: $169.95 $149.95 at Amazon
12% off - You can enjoy up to 36 hours of total battery life with the Beats Studio Buds +. They are packed with tech including active noise cancelling neutralizes unwanted sounds and you can choose to allow some external noises in via transparency mode to keep you safer and more in touch with your surroundings.
JBL Live 660NC: $199.99 $159.95 at Amazon
20% off - Team UAE Emirates are sponsored by JBL and Tadej Pogacar and his teammates use the headphones when warming up. We aren't sure if Tadej uses this exact pair but they feature 40mm drivers, adaptive noise cancelling tech, and you can manage incoming calls with the buttons on the ears.
We have seen this model at a lower price, so keep your eyes peeled, they may drop lower still.
UK Headphone deals
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: £229.99 £185 at Amazon
20% off - CN Associate Editor Josh Crozton has been testing out these headphones recently and has been impressed with them. We make this the cheapest the Elite 8's have been on Amazon, though you can pick up a used pair for slightly less.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: £219 £189 at Amazon
14% off - We make this the lowest price the Pro 2 Google Pixel buds have been. They are designed to be very comfortable in ear and connect seamlessly with the Pixel smartphone. Four colours are currently on offer.
Anker Soundcore P20i: £29.99 £16.99 at Amazon
43% off: These neat earbuds from Anker are 43% off right now with the black version carrying the biggest discount. You can also use the Soundcore app to customise the headphone's functions and charge them using the case.
Sony WH-1000XM5: £379 £268.15 at Amazon
29% off - If you are happy with the silver colourway you can enjoy nearly 30% off these WH-1000XM5 headphones from Sony. This model sits in the premium bracket and is Sony's premium model. Sound quality is going to be excellent, there's a 30-hour battery life and AI-based noise cancellation.
Sony WF-C500: £54.99 £44.99 at Amazon
18% off - These quality Sony wireless earbuds are discounted in the white, blue and yellow colours. Like the Anker's above, you can use the Sony app to manage them and they have a total battery life of 22 hours between the case and the earbuds themselves.
Sennheiser Momentum 4: £309.99 £199 at Amazon
36% off - If great battery life is important to you, the Momentum 4 headphones offer a huge 60 hours of playback time. Adaptive noise cancellation aids the listener experience and powerful microphones make it easier to handle calls.
Bose QuietComfort headphones: £349.95 £218.46 at Amazon
38% off - These QuietComfort headphones from Bose represent a step up in quality. They have noise-cancelling technology for a purer listening experience and can run for a whole day on a single charge. They come with a microphone cord and protective case
Other Black Friday deals
We've included a few options for the best headphones deals here but if you are looking for more big sales, check out the best Black Friday bike deals or any of our roundups below:
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