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The 39 best Black Friday headphone deals on AirPods, Beats, Bose, and more

Everyone deserves a new pair of headphones for the holidays -- especially if they're at half the price. Check out the best Black Friday deals on headphones and wireless earbuds below.
Written by Christina Darby, Associate Editor on
Reviewed by Amy Lieu

If your holiday season would get a lot happier with a pair of headphones to either blast or block out cheesy Christmas songs, look no further. While headphones and earbuds are essential accessories, their pricing can be more than practical. 

Also: Live blog: The absolute best Black Friday 2022 tech deals in real time

With Black Friday upon us, you may either want to get ahead of the frenzy or at least have something to block out the noise. Luckily, we compiled a list of the best deals so you can beat the holiday rush -- maybe even while wearing your new Beats. 

Latest Black Friday headphone deals

The last time this page received an update, these were the latest headphone deals worth checking out:

Best Black Friday headphone deals

Below are finds for the biggest Black Friday deals on earbuds and over-the-ear headphones. 

  • Current price: $68
  • Original price: $149

It's no secret that Sony's sound is superior. These over the ear headphones harness Sony's power with ambient and noise canceling modes that automatically adjust to your environment, and that you can manually adjust, too. With 30 hours of battery life, touch controls, and a foldable design, these headphones are meant to be your perfect on-the-go accessory. So, be sure to snag these Sony's while they're on sale! 

  • Current: $99
  • Original: $149

Don't sleep on beats this holiday season -- especially during a sale! These water-resistant, noise-canceling buds come with three soft eartip sizes for a more custom fit as you listen to top quality sound. While Apple may own Beats and they do make a great addition to Apple ecosystems, they're compatible with Samsung devices, too. 

  • Current price: $24
  • Original price: $49

Don't let the price tag fool you, these JBL earbuds pack a lot of punch for a prime price. Using JBL's renowned audio, the buds have a deep bass sound that gives you that "I'm at a live concert" feeling. With an ergonomic shape, JBL also promises that these buds won't give you ear-pressure buildup after a long wear. 

  • Current price: $169
  • Original price: $249

Apple's first pro generation of true wireless earbuds are already a classic. With active noise cancelation (ANC) and comfortable silicone tips, you can customize it to better fit your ears and lock in wherever and whenever. Working seamlessly with other Apple products such as Mac computers and iPhones, these are the perfect addition to your Apple ecosystem. 

  • Current price: $179
  • Original price: $199

With these earbuds, the name says it all. Bose truly created earbuds that completely quiet your surroundings while remaining extremely comfortable to wear. Equipped with some of the best noise cancellation technology, you'll want to take advantage of this deal.

  • Current price: $449
  • Original price: $549

Not only do the AirPods Max seem to be a streetwear statement this fall, they're also equipped with the hotly contested active noise cancelling (ANC) feature. With a built-in microphone, you can still make hands-free calls even though they're not your typical buds. The max's also have up to 20 hours of battery, so you can use them from work to working out and anywhere in between with a single charge. 

  • Current price: $67
  • Original price: $99

These SkullCandy earbuds are tiny but mighty. With a small and comfortable in-ear fit, they still pack in a heavy bass with excellent active noise cancelling technology. If you have small ears but are a big fan of audio, check these out while they're on sale. 

  • Current Price: $64
  • Original Price: $129

Active noise cancelling with a pure bass sound and 35-hour battery life, JBL's over-ear, wireless headphones promise a solid performance that will last. Save on the lightweight and foldable headphones so you can wear them on the go this holiday season, and beyond. 

  • Current price: $128
  • Original price: $199

We all know Sony delivers solid sound quality. It's no surprise these noise-canceling earbuds live up to that promise. With a lightweight feel and fast charge to boot, saving on these is a no brainer. 

Amazon Black Friday headphone deals

Looking for some more deals? Here are some Black Friday sales we found happening over at Amazon 

Walmart Black Friday headphone deals

Walmart has some pretty nice deals coming up, but for now, check out this sweet deal on some used AirPods Pro and a few honorable mentions. 

Best Buy Black Friday headphone deals

Here are some other AirPods and Apple Beats Black Friday deals happening right now at Best Buy:

How did we choose these Black Friday headphone deals?

We went looking for these deals as if we were shopping for ourselves. By using discount codes and extensions and looking through retailers' websites, these were the best Black Friday deals we could find for products we would all enjoy. 

When is Black Friday 2022?

Black Friday follows the Thursday of Thanksgiving. This year, that would be Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

When is Cyber Monday 2022?

Cyber Monday happens on the Monday after Black Friday. This year it lands on Nov. 28. 

What are the best Black Friday 2022 deals?

ZDNET scoured Black Friday sales to find the best deals this year:

Our experts also split out the best deals by retailer, brand, and category, which you can see below.

Black Friday deals by retailer

Black Friday deals by brand

Black Friday deals by category


Here are some of the cheapest deals we've found so far:

Black Friday deals live blog

Finally, if you'd like to see the newest Black Friday deals as they drop:

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