Best Black Friday headphones deals: Our expert’s pick of the bargains – LIVE
Fancy some cut-price headphones? This is your hub for the best savings on elite Black Friday buys
Bargain hunters, rejoice! Black Friday is almost upon us, meaning tantalising headphones deals are popping up left, right and centre.
Although the big day is still a few weeks away – Black Friday falls on Friday, 29 November this year – we’re already seeing offers on headphones of every style and in every price bracket.
So, regardless of whether you’re in the market for a pair of true wireless earbuds, over-ear headphones or the best noise-cancelling headphones in the business, there’s bound to be a discount on an option that meets your requirements.
With lots of brands and retailers hyping up their offers, it can be tricky to discern the dud deals from the humdingers. That’s where I come in. I’ve tested hundreds of headphones during my time with Expert Reviews and will use this page to point you towards what I deem the most enticing discounts on award-winning options over the coming weeks.
If you’re interested in reading about other Black Friday bargains, our Black Friday hub is the place to find a roundup of offers on products across a whole range of categories, while we also have pages for specific categories such as TVs, smartphones, air fryers and coffee machines.
The best Black Friday headphones deals – LIVE
15:20 | 20 Nov
Superior sound for less
The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are a high-class pair of headphones that, at launch, sold for the premium price of £299. For that money you got great sound quality, looks to die for and high levels of comfort, plus noise cancellation that was among the best around. If you’re after all the bells and whistles and smart features galore, then they’re possibly not the best choice – in this case, I refer you to the Sony headphones below, m’lud – however, if you revere refinement, then at this price of £199, you’ll be in audio heaven.
14:43 | 20 Nov
A cheaper set of quality noise cancellers
If you can’t stretch to the flagship Sony WH-1000XM5 below, you can pick up a pair of their predecessors – the Sony WH-1000XM4 – an absolute steal at £180. They’re getting on a bit now but they still sound great, the noise cancelling remains among the best around and they don’t give up much in terms of features over the newer XM5 model, either. Moreover, this the lowest price they’ve ever been on Amazon. If you fancy a great pair of over-ear headphones for less this Black Friday, these are the headphones to buy.
14:29 | 20 Nov
Sony WH-1000XM5 reduced to £249
Sony’s WH1000 series of headphones has stood alone at the top of the noise-cancelling headphone industry for quite some time now and the WH-1000XM5 are the company’s current flagship. Despite being two years old, they still deliver best-in-class noise cancelling, complete with a feature set that rivals struggle to match – and they sound pretty awesome as well.
All of which is why, when Black Friday comes around, everyone is looking for a deal on them. And here it is: Black Friday 2024’s first Sony WH-1000XM5 deal, which sees the price cut to £250 from the historical average of around £290. That isn’t the lowest price we’ve ever seen on these headphones – they’ve previously been £239 – but it is close to it.
14:29 | 18 Nov
Beats’ stylish Solo 4 Wireless are on offer for a tempting £129
The Apple-owned Beats brand might have had its day in the sun when it comes to mass popularity but its headphones are still worth considering if good looks are just as important to you as comfort, features and sound quality. The Solo are on-ear headphones, which some people like because they’re less bulky than over-ear units and keep your ears cooler in hot weather, too.
They don’t have active noise cancelling (ANC), which is a little on the disappointing side, but the Solo 4 strike back with convincing spatial audio and head tracking, impressive battery life, a good quality microphone and high levels of comfort. We said at the time that the £200 launch price was asking too much, but now that the price has fallen to £129, they’re well worth considering. The only thing left to decide is whether to buy them in white, matte black, slate blue or rose pink.
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13:51 | 18 Nov
An extra £10 off the Sennheiser Momentum 4 True Wireless at Amazon
Late last week, we spotted that the Sennheiser Momentum 4 True Wireless in-ear noise cancelling headphones had dropped to £180 at Amazon from their historical average price of around £228. Well, if you weren’t sure whether or not to buy them at that price, they’ve had the price cut a further tenner to £169, proving that good things do indeed come to those who wait… or at the very least to those who are perpetually indecisive.
13:51 | 18 Nov
An even better deal on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Last week, we highlighted a deal from John Lewis on these fantastic headphones and it didn’t take long for the retailer to run out of stock. This week, it’s the turn of Amazon to slash the price – and this time they have dropped a further £30 to £170. That makes the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless the best deal we’ve seen so far on a pair of over-ear headphones – if you just can’t wait for the Sony WH-1000XM5 to come down in price in the Black Friday sales, then these make a very capable alternative.
16:51 | 15 Nov
‘Ear ‘ear: ‘ere’s a great deal, on Technics’ best in-ear headphones
One brand you don’t hear mentioned much when it comes to premium headphones is Technics, but it has been quietly smashing out some serious impressive products in recent times, none more so than the Technics EAH-AZ80 true wireless earbuds. “A worthy rival to the biggest players in the premium true wireless earbuds market” is what our review of them said when we published it in June last year, and they’re still worth a look today, especially at the currently reduced price of £199 (they’re usually around £250).
Not only do they deliver superb sound quality and highly effective noise cancellation, the Technics EAH-AZ80 are packed with useful features, deliver plenty of customisation options, three-way multipoint pairing and top-notch microphone quality. If they’re not already on your shortlist, they should be.
12:08 | 15 Nov
A whole host of headphone deals to Jabra about
Jabra has just sent through a whole host of deals on its range of in-ear headphones, and pretty much every one is a belter of a bargain.
There’s something for everyone in the list, too, from the Jabra Elite 4, which have been reduced to £50 from an average historical price of £84, through to the latest mid-range Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2, reduced to £130 from £230 and the top-end Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 reduced to £180 from £260.
These aren’t the last word in sound quality or noise cancellation but we’ve been impressed recently with how comfortable Jabra’s headphones are and with their all-round toughness. They’re ideal headphones for anyone seeking a pair of headphones for working out or hiking or long distance travel, who might not have got on with other brands on in-ear headphones. And now is exactly the right time to try out a pair.
11:49 | 13 Nov
Sennheiser’s premium Momentum True Wireless 4 cut by £50
Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless headphones are among the industry’s best-kept secrets. They sound great, look great and come packed with features – indeed, when our audio expert, Andy White, reviewed them in March 2024 he said they were “as good as it currently gets” and that sound quality was “impressive in virtually every respect”.
Moreover, currently they’re priced very temptingly indeed at £180, which is £50 less than the average historical price of £228 and £80 less than the launch price of £260. The only thing we weren’t convinced by was their delivery of spatial audio, but that’s still niche – they’re expert at everything else.
11:33 | 13 Nov
The Technics EAH-AZ60M2 are down to their lowest-ever price at Amazon
If you’re after a pair of fully featured noise-cancelling in-ear headphones but aren’t willing to stump up top dollar, these Technics headphones could be just the ticket. They tick all the feature boxes, including ANC, wear detection, multi-point pairing and wireless charging. Sound quality is solid, too, and at £123, they’ve just been reduced to their lowest ever price at John Lewis.
11:18 | 13 Nov
Apple’s AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 ANC get a small discount at John Lewis
You don’t often get massive discounts on Apple headphones, let alone recently released models, but John Lewis’ latest sees a tenner knocked off the Apple AirPods 4 and Apple AirPods 4 ANC, with prices reduced to £119 and £169 respectively. These aren’t Apple’s best headphones; we prefer the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C, which are more expensive but have better sound quality and more effective noise cancellation due to their silicone ear tips. However, the AirPods 4 do sound great, they’re among the most comfortable headphones we’ve ever worn and the ANC version are surprisingly effective.
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11:45 | 11 Nov
Grab these seriously good Sennheiser headphones at a stupidly low price
Sennheiser’s Momentum range of headphones has always impressed us with their sound and all-round quality and, although they’ve now been superseded by the Momentum True Wireless 4, the Momentum True Wireless 3 are still worth considering – especially at this low price. Ignore the RRP – they’ve only very briefly been the full £230 – but this early Black Friday deal still represents a healthy discount of around £60 lower than the average historic price. For that money you’re getting a hugely competent pair of wireless earbuds with exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation. (Update: the deal is currently only on the graphite and white versions.)
11:25 | 11 Nov
Are the CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 the best cheap headphone deal we’ve seen so far?
Yep – I think they quite possibly are. These headphones not only look great but they also come packed with features, including – impressively – active noise cancellation, which is not a guarantee at this sort of price. Better yet, in the early Black Friday sales, they’re currently £45, which is £14 less than the usual Amazon price of around £59. They’re well worth a look if you’re hunting for some great cheap wireless headphones from a respected brand.
09:55 | 11 Nov
Nothing Ear (a) reduced to a very reasonable £70
We loved the Nothing Ear (a) when we first reviewed them because Nothing had cut the price without cutting corners in the wrong places. These headphones look great, sound great and deliver convincing noise-cancelling. The only to be aware of is that they have been this price before – lower in fact – but with an average price of £83, £70 is still a great deal if you’re after a decent pair of headphones but don’t want to spend the Earth.
16:02 | 7 Nov
The phenomenal Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 have had a huge price cut at John Lewis
When Andy White, our resident headphones specialist here at Expert Reviews, tested the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 back in March 2023, he described them as among the best-sounding noise-cancelling wireless earbuds he’d tested but didn’t much take to the rather high price of £349. They’ve since been replaced by the Pi8 but that doesn’t mean they’re not still great headphones and John Lewis has them on sale right now for a highly tempting £175. In our view, that price makes them an almost unmissable deal for anyone seeking a great value pair of true wireless earbuds that sound and look great.
15:45 | 7 Nov
Marshall Monitor II: Stylish, comfortable ANC headphones for £160
The Marshall Monitor II have been around since 2021 but they’re still a stylish and convenient option. And while sound quality and noise cancellation can’t match the best in the business these days, they still have plenty going for them. First up, we love the tactile controls, which include a clickable five-way joystick on the right earcup. They fold up smaller than most of their rivals, too, meaning they’re easy to stick in your pocket using the bundled storage bag. And as far as looks are concerned, the textured black finish and brushed gold detailing are second to none. They’ve since been replaced by the Marshall Monitor III but you can pick up a pair of these for only £160 right now at Amazon, which is the lowest price we’ve seen them at – and a lot lower than the £236 average price.
15:25 | 7 Nov
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: A great pair of headphones at their lowest-ever price
We loved the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless when we reviewed them earlier this year for their superb sound quality, decent noise cancellation and fantastic value for money. Our reviewer, Simon Lucas, liked them so much, in fact, that he gave them a 5-star rating and a Best Buy award, the highest accolade we give any product. That was at their original £300 price; now that has fallen to £200, they’re even more incredible value for money – and down to their lowest price ever in the early Black Friday sales. They’re well worth a look if your budget can’t stretch to more expensive, premium headphones such as the Sony WH-1000XM5.
17:37 | 4 Nov
Attention bass lovers
Sony’s over-ear WH-1000XM5 are among the best over-ear headphones going and many people (myself included) will be keeping their eyes peeled for deals on them in the coming weeks. In the meantime, those wanting cheaper Sony headphones may wish to consider the Sony ULT Wear.
They’re a step down in quality from the XM5 both in terms of ANC and audio reproduction, but their ULT Power modes will get your head throbbing with their ridiculously potent bass response and bassline fanatics may find them an attractive proposition at just £129. You can pick them up a tiny bit cheaper at Amazon, but buying them from John Lewis also nets you a four-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited.
16:29 | 4 Nov
John Lewis members can grab £50 off a pair of Jabra earbuds
The Jabra Elite 8 Active are a rock-solid pair of wireless earbuds, with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and a case that’s dust-tight and splashproof. They’re more than just rugged, however, offering impressive ANC and enjoyable sound quality, resulting in us awarding them with a Recommended badge in our Elite 8 Active review.
Typically retailing for £130, they’re available to John Lewis members for a special price of £80. Membership is free, signing up doesn’t take more than a few minutes, and provides access to other discounts across the site. Once signed up, you’ll need to use the code JABRA50 to make a saving.
14:14 | 4 Nov
Grab some of the most popular over-ear noise-cancellers I’ve tested for under £50
I’m kickstarting my Black Friday headphones deals coverage with a great price on a pair of over-ears I see everywhere I go. I described the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 as “the ultimate budget ANC headphones” when I reviewed them in 2021 and countless Londoners are still rocking them three years on.
That’s to be expected given how good their noise cancellation is for the money, and they’re some of the comfiest over-ears around, too. You can currently pick them up in blue, black or pink for £48, down from an average price of £67. We’ve seen them available at that price before – so this isn’t a deal for the ages – but you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck.
You may also want to consider the company’s Space One headphones. My colleague Ben Johnston said they were “stellar value” in his Anker Soundcore Space One review review, at which point they cost £90. They’re now down to just £60.
