Bose, Sony, and Apple headphones are cheaper than ever for Black Friday
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Bose, Sony, and Apple headphones are cheaper than ever for Black Friday | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessCreatorsMobilePolicySecurityTransportationReviewsExpandLaptopsPhonesHeadphonesTabletsSmart HomeSmartwatchesSpeakersDronesScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthEntertainmentExpandGamesTV ShowsMoviesAudioAIVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee All ShoppingCarsExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersOther TransportationFeaturesVideosExpandYouTubeTikTokInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersExpandThe Verge DailyInstallerVerge DealsNotepadOptimizerRegulatorThe StepbackArchivesStoreSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.Bose, Sony, and Apple headphones are cheaper than ever for Black FridayComments DrawerCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...GadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsHeadphonesCloseHeadphonesPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All HeadphonesVerge ShoppingCloseVerge ShoppingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Verge ShoppingBose, Sony, and Apple headphones are cheaper than ever for Black FridayThere’s no better time to upgrade to a new pair of noise-canceling cans than Black Friday.There’s no better time to upgrade to a new pair of noise-canceling cans than Black Friday.by Brandon RussellCloseBrandon RussellCommerce WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Brandon RussellNov 28, 2025, 6:45 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.The ultra-comfy Sonos Ace are cheaper than ever at $120 off. Photo by Chris Welch / The VergePart OfThe Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025see all Brandon RussellCloseBrandon RussellPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance writer for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, and Esquire.If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your headphones or earbuds, your patience has been rewarded. Right now, models from Apple, Sony, Bose, Sonos, and other brands are down to their lowest prices to date for Black Friday, allowing you to save more than ever on both new and older releases. The latest AirPods Pro, for instance, have received their first notable discount, while Bose’s last-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are $130 off their regular price. For those on a budget, the excellent Nothing Phone Ear (a) are currently cheaper than ever.RelatedThe best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025The best Black Friday deals we’ve found so far — a ton of tech is over half offThe best noise-canceling headphones to buy right nowWhether you’re picking up a gift or treating yourself, we’ve rounded up the best Black Friday deals on some of our favorite headphones and earbuds, along with a handful of other models we recommend. In addition to the best prices we’ve seen all year, retailers are also offering more generous return periods right now. That means you’ll have more time to decide whether the headphones you buy are worth keeping — or regifting to a younger sibling.Featured ProductsPreviousNextAirPods 4Read More$69 at Amazon$69 at WalmartBose QuietComfort HeadphonesRead More$199 at Amazon$199 at Best BuyNothing Ear (a)Read More$59 at Amazon$59 at NothingAirPods Pro 3Read More$220 at Amazon$220 at Best BuySony WH-1000XM6Read More$398 at Amazon$398 at Best BuyBeats Powerbeats Pro 2Read More$200 at Amazon$200 at WalmartIn this articleThe best earbud dealsThe best deals on headphonesThe best for running and working outThe best earbud dealsAirPods 4$69$12947% off$69Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest update to the company’s base-model wireless earbuds. The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking. Read our review.Read More$69 at Amazon$69 at Walmart$70 at TargetNothing Ear (a)$59$9940% off$59Nothing’s Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company’s previous earbuds — but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. Read our impressions.Read More$59 at Amazon$59 at NothingIf you don’t like the sealed feeling of the AirPods Pro, you can snag the entry-level AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for an all-time low of $99.99 ($80 off) at Amazon and Target. The wireless earbuds offer similar features to the latest AirPods Pro, including adaptive audio, conversation awareness, and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. The ANC works surprisingly well despite their open-ear design, too, helping to block low-frequency noise from airplane cabins and city traffic. However, they lack heart rate sensing for workouts and various hearing health features found in the latest Pro. Read our review.Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds break from the norm with a unique clip-on style design, and they’re back down to their all-time low of $199 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The earbuds cling to your outer ear instead of sitting in your ear canal, allowing you to hear your surroundings at all times. They’re not ideal if you want complete silence, but they’re comfortable over extended periods and offer great battery life. If safety is your top priority, they also ensure you can hear cars, pedestrians, and other hazards while walking or riding a bike. Read our review.Sony WF-1000XM5$228$32931% off$228Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds offer the company’s best noise cancellation, powerful and lively sound, and a comfortable fit. Read our review.Read More$228 at Amazon$228 at Best Buy$230 at TargetAirPods Pro (second-gen with USB-C)$139$25044% off$139The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple’s original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. Read our review.Read More$139 at WalmartThe Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are down to their lowest price in months at Amazon and Best Buy, where you can snag a pair for $159.99 ($90 off). Samsung’s flagship earbuds offer impressive sound quality, a crisp transparency mode, and excellent voice call performance. They’re particularly great for Samsung users because they let you automatically switch between various Galaxy laptops, tablets, and phones, much like AirPods auto-switch between Apple devices. That said, the Buds 3 Pro’s ANC performance isn’t quite as good as what you get from the latest AirPods Pro or Pixel Buds Pro 2. Read our review.Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (second-gen)$129$17928% off$129Bose’s redesigned QuietComfort Earbuds deliver terrific active noise cancellation that outperforms most competitors. They also offer wireless charging and multipoint support right out of the box. Read hands-on impressions.Read More$129 at Amazon$129 at Bose$129 at Best BuySennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4$180$30040% off$180Sennheiser’s MTW4 earbuds provide a top-notch listening experience, decent noise cancellation, and sound personalization for a custom audio profile that’s uniquely tuned to your ears. Read our review.Read More$180 at Amazon$180 at Sennheiser$180 at Best BuyThe already-affordable CMF Buds 2a have returned to their all-time low of $19.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. The wireless earbuds punch above their weight with 12.4mm drivers, active noise cancellation, and an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. With Bluetooth 5.4, they also support features like Google Fast Pair, and you can customize how they sound, adjust ANC levels, and even locate them via the Nothing X app. They’re a solid option given the price, especially for anyone getting their first pair of wireless earbuds.The more affordable Galaxy Buds FE are down to $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is their lowest price in months. The wireless earbuds offer a pared-down experience compared to the more premium Buds 3 Pro, which means they don’t offer wireless charging and only carry an IPX2 rating. Still, they deliver decent sound and noise cancellation that performs well for the price. They also feature a comfortable design with silicone “wings,” which help them stay firmly in your ear. Read our review.AirPods Pro 3$220$24912% off$220The recently released AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review.Read More$220 at Amazon$220 at Best Buy$220 at TargetGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2$169$22926% off$169Significantly smaller and lighter than their predecessors, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 also offer stronger noise cancellation, a crystal clear transparency mode, and lengthy battery life. Read our review.Read More$169 at Amazon$169 at Google Store$169 at B&H PhotoIt’s rare to see the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 on sale, but you can currently snag a pair for an all-time low of $89.99 ($40 off) at Amazon and Soundcore’s online storefront (with code WS24A3957BF). The wireless earbuds offer a number of upgrades over their predecessor, including improved ANC, longer battery life, and Dolby Audio support. They also feature an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, and they come with five different sizes of eartips to help you find a comfortable fit. Unlike their predecessor, however, the Liberty 5 don’t feature in-ear heart rate tracking.You can also get the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro for a new low of $89.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Soundcore’s website (with code WS24A3954BF). One of the Liberty 4 Pro’s standout features is their upgraded charging case, which has a screen to show battery life, adjust active noise cancellation, and toggle the handy transparency mode settings on / off without grabbing your phone. The earbuds also offer about 7.5 hours of battery life with ANC disabled, along with a barometric sensor that takes into account changing air pressure for improved performance on flights.The Nothing Ear Open feature an open-ear style design that rests securely in your outer ear rather than inside of your ear canals, making it easier to hear your surroundings. And right now, they’re down to an all-time low of $94.05 ($55 off) at Amazon, or just a few bucks more on Nothing’s website. Like other open-ear options, the Ear Open prioritize safety over sound quality, but they still offer decent sound, excellent voice call quality, and up to eight hours on a full charge. They also support multipoint Bluetooth and a “Low Lag Mode” for gaming, which will automatically activate if you own a Nothing Phone.The best deals on headphonesBose QuietComfort Headphones$199$35945% off$199Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones, which replace the QuietComfort 45, have adjustable noise cancellation and the ability to set custom modes. However, they lack immersive audio mode and the higher-quality Bluetooth found in the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.Read More$199 at Amazon$199 at Best Buy$200 at TargetSony WH-1000XM6$398$45012% off$398Sony’s latest pair of flagship headphones feature improved comfort, better noise cancellation, and the ability to charge while in use. They even fold down for travel, which can’t be said about the last-gen XM5. Read our initial impressions.Read More$398 at Amazon$398 at Best Buy$400 at TargetThe AirPods Max with USB-C have returned to around $429 ($120 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy — their lowest price to date. Apple’s revised over-ear headphones are similar to the original model from 2020 but offer a few new color options and support for USB-C charging (instead of Lightning). Otherwise, the noise-canceling headphones offer the same excellent build quality and sound, along with features like a transparency mode, up to 20 hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and support for lossless audio via USB-C with a compatible streaming service. Read our original review.The Beats Studio Pro are a great alternative to the AirPods Max, and right now, they’re on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $149.99 ($200 off), their best price to date. The over-ear headphones include features like ANC, a transparency mode, and support for lossless audio. However, the Studio Pro’s plastic build quality isn’t nearly as nice as that of the AirPods Max, which relies on aluminum and stainless steel. That said, the Studio Pro support native iOS and Android features like other Beats headphones, including the ability to track them down via their respective Find My services. Read our review.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$298$42931% off$298Bose’s last-gen flagship headphones are a replacement for the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 that offer a more travel-friendly design, spatial audio, better call quality, excellent comfort, and some of the best noise cancellation around. Read our review.Read More$299 at Amazon$298 at Walmart$299 at Best BuySonos Ace$279$39930% off$279The Sonos Ace are the company’s first set of wireless headphones. They feature a premium, comfortable build and active noise cancellation, along with compatibility with Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars. Read our review.Read More$279 at Amazon$279 at Sonos$279 at Best BuyWhile the WH-1000XM5 are no longer the flagship model, Sony’s last-gen headphones are still worth considering, especially at a discount. Right now, you can snag a pair in multiple colors for an all-time low of around $248 ($151 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony. The XM5 offer top-notch active noise cancellation, excellent sound, and some of the best voice call quality around. They also offer multipoint connectivity, a transparency mode, and Sony’s Speak to Chat feature, which will automatically pause whatever you’re listening to when you begin talking. The only real downside is that, unlike the older XM4 and newer XM6, they don’t fold down, making them a little harder to pack. Read our review.Despite being more than five years old, Sony’s WH-1000XM4 remain a terrific pair of noise-canceling headphones you can pick up at Best Buy and Walmart for $159.99 ($190 off) — their best price of the year. The XM4 are a great buy if you don’t need the latest tech, with up to 30 hours of battery life and great ANC, even if they can’t quite compete with Sony’s newer models. They also support multipoint Bluetooth and the aforementioned Speak to Chat feature, which is convenient to have in a busy office. Read our review.Nothing Headphone 1$239$29920% off$239Nothing’s first pair of over-ear headphones feature a retro transparent design and high-end features like active noise cancellation, spatial audio with head tracking, and plush ear pads. They also feature a paddle button that allows you to control music playback. Read our review.Read More$239 at Amazon$239 at NothingSennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless$200$45056% off$200With marathon 60-hour battery life and sublime comfort, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless also make good on the company’s reputation for detailed, rich sound quality. Read our review.Read More$200 at Amazon$200 at Best Buy$200 at SennheiserBowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e$269$39933% off$269The PX7 S2e noise-canceling headphones from Bowers & Wilkins feature a classy design and improve on the previous S2 model with superior dynamics and richer overall sound quality.Read More$269 at Amazon$275 at Best Buy $359 at Bowers & WilkinsThe CMF Headphone Pro have only been available for a few months, but you can already snag them for an all-time low of $79 ($20 off) from Amazon, Walmart, and Nothing in multiple colors. The budget headphones borrow some features from the Nothing Headphone 1, including the multi-function roller, which lets you easily adjust the volume and control music playback. They also include a control called the energy slider, which can adjust the treble and bass without having to jump into Nothing’s app. Whereas the Nothing Phone 1 have a retro look, though, the Headphone Pro feature a more traditional design, complete with soft curves and round earcups.The best for running and working outBeats Powerbeats Pro 2$200$24920% off$200The latest Powerbeats Pro are a no-brainer for athletes. They pack fantastic sound and thumping bass, along with active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring. Read our review.Read More$200 at Amazon$200 at Walmart$200 at Best BuyShokz OpenRun Pro 2$125$18031% off$125The OpenRun Pro 2 are Shokz’s best bone conduction headphones yet, with better sound and more bass than their predecessor. Our reviewer Victoria Song praised their cozy fit as well as their USB-C charging (goodbye, proprietary charger!). Read our review.Read More$125 at Amazon$125 at Best Buy$125 at REIIf you don’t like the headband design of the OpenRun Pro 2, the Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus take a different approach. The wireless earbuds are relatively new, but you can already grab them for a new low of around $159.95 ($40 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Shokz. The OpenFit 2 Plus feature an ear hook design similar to the Powerbeats Pro 2, but instead of going inside your ear, they sit right above your ear canal. The latest model is nearly identical to their predecessor, which debuted earlier this year; however, the 2 Plus add wireless charging and Dolby Audio support. If you don’t need either of those features, you can grab the original OpenFit 2 for an all-time low of around $119.95 ($60 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Shokz.The Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 also feature an ear hook design, and they’re currently down to an all-time low of $69.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Soundcore’s website (with code WS24A3874BF). These sit above your ear canal and use directional audio to guide sound toward your ear, helping to minimize sound leakage. That means someone sitting next to you won’t hear your holiday playlist. The AeroFit 2 also offer free AI translation in over 100 languages, with real-time response, and Soundcore claims the earbuds can get up to 10 hours of continuous playtime on a single charge.Verge DealsSign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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Bose, Sony, and Apple headphones are cheaper than ever for Black Friday | The Verge There’s no better time to upgrade to a new pair of noise-canceling cans than Black Friday. With prices slashed across the board, consumers have a remarkable opportunity to snag high-quality headphones at significantly reduced costs. This year, brands like Bose, Sony, and Apple are offering their top models at their lowest prices ever. The latest AirPods Pro, for instance, have received their first notable discount, while Bose’s last-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are $130 off their regular price. For those on a budget, the excellent Nothing Phone Ear (a) are currently cheaper than ever. The Verge has rounded up the best Black Friday deals on some of our favorite headphones and earbuds, alongside a handful of other models we recommend. Retailers are offering more generous return periods right now, allowing you more time to decide whether the headphones you buy are worth keeping—or regifting to a younger sibling. Here’s a breakdown of some standout deals: * **Sonos Ace:** These noise-canceling headphones are down to $279, 30% off their original price. Beyond these specific models, The Verge highlights other noteworthy deals, including discounts on Samsung Galaxy Buds, Anker Soundcore headphones, and various charger options. The article stresses that retailers are offering more generous return periods, enabling customers to test the headphones and make an informed decision. The overall message is that Black Friday presents a prime opportunity for upgrading your audio experience without breaking the bank. The Verge’s list emphasizes the diverse range of options available, catering to different budgets and preferences, from premium brands like Bose and Sony to more affordable alternatives like the Nothing headphones. The article’s ultimate goal is to empower consumers and provide them with the information needed to confidently take advantage of these exceptional Black Friday deals. |