Black Friday is an excellent time to buy a variety of items in the world of tech, whether that be a brand-new TV, a console, or a laptop. Headphones and wireless earbuds are another big seller during Black Friday, and there are plenty of options on sale for you to choose from. Here, we've broken down what you can expect in the world of headphone deals and discounts on earbuds this year before you embark on your Black Friday shopping adventure. We've also included some helpful shopping tips for you to keep on-hand as well.
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- Where to Buy Headphones on Black Friday
- Tips for Buying Headphones on Black Friday
Apple Black Friday Headphone Deals
If you're looking to pick up some new headphones from Apple, you'll be very happy to know that a variety of their headphones and earbuds go on sale during Black Friday. AirPods, in particular, usually drop down quite a bit in price. If trends follow last year, the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) earbuds can drop down to $199, which is an excellent price given they usually run for about $249. If earbuds aren't your thing, though, have no fear, you can also usually find their over-ear AirPods Max headphones marked down as well. Both of these are also included in our roundup of the best Apple AirPods models to buy in 2023, so there's no better time to grab them.
Beats Headphone Deals
For those looking to invest in some headphones from Beats, you are sure to find plenty of options that pop up in Black Friday sales as well. This year's October Prime Day gave us a little peek at upcoming sales for Black Friday, mainly on the Beats Studio Pro wireless noise-canceling headphones that were 50% off, so those are worth keeping on your radar while you shop around. The Beats Solo 3 on-ear headphones were also marked down earlier this year for Prime Day in July, so Amazon's Black Friday deals could have those snuck in as well.
Bose Black Friday Headphone Deals
Bose is another brand that usually offers plenty of deals on their headphones during Black Friday, especially their highly-praised QuietComfort headphones. We consider these headphones from Bose to be among the best headphones to buy in 2023, so you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for them during the sale event.
The over-ear QuietComfort model, the QuietComfort 45, had a discount of $100 this year during October's Prime Day, which is a good sign they'll make an appearance once again among Black Friday's many deals. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II were also marked down during October Prime Day, so if you're looking for earbuds instead they're worth keeping an eye out for, especially in Amazon's Black Friday deals and Best Buy's Black Friday deals.
Sony Black Friday Headphone Deals
If Sony is your brand of choice for headphones, you will likely see an excellent variety of them available in Black Friday sales. Similar to the headphones above, Sony headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-canceling headphones were marked down during October Prime Day, which is a great sign for those looking to purchase a high-quality, over-ear set. They were also on sale last year during Cyber Monday, along with the WH-1000XM5 model, so they're a good pick to look out for this year.
In the realm of earbuds, the WF-1000XM4 noise-cancelling earbuds from Sony also made an appearance in Cyber Monday sales last year, so they're likely to appear again this year as well. We've also listed these earbuds as one of the best iPhone earbuds to buy in 2023, so they're worth keeping in mind while you're shopping around. Not to mention, their sale price last year during Cyber Monday was slightly lower than the AirPods Pro listed above, so they're a good alternative to buy, if you need one.
Samsung Black Friday Headphone Deals
In years past, Samsung has seen plenty of deals during Black Friday, but especially on their headphones. Following trends from last year, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live saw a discount of over 50% off during Black Friday and the Galaxy Buds2 were also discounted during the following Cyber Monday, so those looking to buy earbuds have plenty to keep on their radar for this year.
Headphone deals from Samsung can appear at almost every retailer during Black Friday. Make sure to keep your eyes on Walmart's Black Friday deals, Best Buy's Black Friday deals, Amazon's Black Friday deals, and even Costco's Black Friday deals for any more.
Where to Buy Headphones on Black Friday
Thankfully, headphones go on sale at a variety of different retailers during Black Friday. Amazon's Black Friday deals usually consist of an excellent variety of headphones, from AirPods to over-the-ear noise-canceling headphones from the likes of Sony or Bose. Best Buy and Walmart are also great spots to keep an eye on during Black Friday, as both retailers offer several different types of headphone deals to pick through. The former, in particular, is a great spot to look for your favorite Apple headphones. Even Costco has a variety of headphones that go on sale during Black Friday, and their Black Friday ad is actually already out so you can have a look ahead of time!
Tips for Buying Headphones on Black Friday
While Black Friday is generally the best time to get big discounts on many categories of items alongside headphones, there are definitely some Black Friday tips to keep in mind while shopping.
- Set a Budget - Whether you’re buying for yourself or for the people on your gift list, you don’t want to go overboard, no matter how good the deals are. Set a budget before the sales kick off, and stick to it.
- Create a Shopping List - It’s easy to go nuts buying things when you see a bunch of great deals. But the smart move is go into Black Friday with a shopping list. That way, you can buy what you need, without being sidetrack along the way by shiny deals you don’t actually need.
- Research Before You Buy - For many categories, like TVs and gaming PCs, for instance, you have tons of options. To help whittle down your options to the one you really want, you should do your research before you buy. Another question you might have is whether a Black Friday deal is actually a good price compared to normal. One of my favorite tools in this regard is Camelcamelcamel, which shows historical Amazon pricing, so you can see how often it goes on sale, and for what price.
- Compare Prices - It’s happened to me more than once — I’ll see an item on my list for 30% off, and I’ll pick it up. Then I’ll hop over to another retailer and see it marked down 50%. For most deals, you should compare prices at various retailers before buying. Checking prices against the Walmart Black Friday and Amazon Black Friday sales is always a good idea.
- Be Wary of Search Results - Search platforms, such as Google, have a tendency to be flooded with sponsored links in the results. Be careful to avoid clicking on a sponsored ad if you're looking for reviews or searching for specific products by price.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
