Best Black Friday Headphone Deals (2025): Apple, Sony and More

need a new one Pair of headphones for the end of the year? Planning an upgrade for a friend or loved one for the holidays? We’ve got you covered. We’ve double-checked our lists for the best Black Friday headphone deals, from fancy noise-canceling options to open up earbuds for workouts, there should be something on sale for everyone.

Don’t miss our other recent deals roundups, including these Google Pixel deals, early Best Buy Black Friday deals, and the Home Depot Black Friday sale.

over-ear headphone deals

These are Sony’s top-rated noise-cancelling headphones and one of the best wireless models available. Their powerful processing effectively blocks out the most disruptive ambient noise, while the high-quality microphones ensure clarity on video calls. Audio performance is superb, with custom drivers producing Sony’s signature clean and balanced sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 thoughtfully builds on its predecessor with a familiar, comfortable design, lifelike sound, and top-tier noise cancellation. The new features are subtle but useful, including the ability to wake and unpair the headphones by simply plugging them in or laying them flat. The updates also bring lossless audio over USB-C, a dedicated Cinema mode, and more natural ambient sound controls. These improvements, along with minor improvements in battery, make the Ultra 2 an attractive package.

While among the most expensive wireless headphones, Apple’s AirPods Max deliver great sound with rich bass, huge soundstage, and excellent noise cancellation. One standout feature is the large, Apple Watch-like knob for easy volume control. They offer seamless integration with iOS devices and excel with video, using head tracking in some apps to simulate immersive, object-based surround sound. It’s great for Netflix on flights, although they are a bit heavy.

I’m a fan of these distinctive transparent over-ear headphones, which have one of the most satisfying physical volume controls I’ve used. Their sound profile was expertly tuned by the renowned hi-fi company KEF.

It’s no coincidence that Sony headphones are consistently ranked among the best. The WH-1000XM5, while an older model, is one of the best pairs of wireless noise-canceling headphones you can buy.

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It’s not a huge discount, but you can get a slight reduction in the MSRP on Apple’s latest flagship earbuds this Black Friday.

Bose continues to defend its noise-canceling crown with the QuietComfort Ultra 2, building on a foundation of excellent fit and bold sound. This iteration introduces welcome refinements like wireless charging and more customizable audio. Its unprecedented noise reduction is better than previous models, silencing everything from keyboard clicks to low rumbles. Advanced processing creates a detailed and immersive soundscape from the same drivers.

It’s an older model of the Pixel Buds Pro, but they’re still our favorite, and for less than $200 they do everything the AirPods Pro do on Android.

Even this previous generation of AirPods Pro remains an attractive purchase for iPhone users. They feature strong active noise cancellation, good (though bass-emphasized) sound quality, and seamless, quick pairing with the Apple ecosystem.

These are the top choice for workout headphones, thanks to their secure ear-hook design and seamless integration with iOS devices, which is a benefit of Apple’s ownership of Beats.

The Soundpeats Capsule3 Pro+ earned a rare 10/10 score for its truly epic audio, which is the best of everything in its price category. This performance comes from a specialized driver pair, and they add more value with features like LDAC support, good noise cancellation, and a handy app.

Open earbuds are perfect for listening to audio while remaining aware of your surroundings. This model is one of our favorite picks in that category.

If you’re looking for a super-affordable pair of earbuds to keep in your gym bag, these are currently on sale.

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