The 15 Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals of 2024 – Rolling Stone

The holiday season is just around the corner, which means that Black Friday is approaching. And that means massive discounts on all of your favorite electronics, including headphones.

Whether you’re looking for a new pair of noise-canceling headphones for your commute, a pair of truly wireless earbuds for the gym, or some new gaming headphones to up your level, there’s bound to be a deal for you on Black Friday. We’ve been monitoring deals from the major retailers to put together the 15 best early Black Friday headphone deals to shop for.

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Over-Ear Headphones:

Here are some early deals on over-ear headphones from top brands like Bose, Sony, and Apple:

• **Bose QuietComfort 45:** The Bose QuietComfort 45 are a top pick for noise-canceling over-ear headphones. Their sleek design, comfortable fit, and outstanding noise-canceling make them ideal for anyone looking for a great pair of headphones for work or travel. With a great price and battery life, this pair has been flying off the shelves in the weeks since they went on sale.
• **Sony WH-1000XM5:** These wireless headphones are a great option for those looking for top-of-the-line sound quality. Their high-resolution audio features, outstanding noise cancellation, and advanced adaptive sound controls allow users to enjoy their favorite music in a more immersive way. This year Sony has had a variety of different colorways as well for users to pick from, a huge step up from the single black option that they were once offering. With some of the best ANC on the market it is no surprise that Sony is making big sales, especially now that there are sales on them for their lower-priced 1000XM4 headphones, an ideal upgrade or option for buyers who want some good ANC at a price point that won’t break the bank.
• **Apple AirPods Max:** For users that are part of the Apple Ecosystem, the AirPods Max is still a powerful and capable headset with spatial audio and excellent noise cancellation that really competes with some of the highest-quality offerings on the market.
• **Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless:** For the more premium-sound seekers out there, the Momentum Wireless series continues to get some solid upgrades with each generation of headsets. You can find the newest headphones from this company getting even more deals as the holidays begin to approach and Black Friday creeps closer.
• **Beats Fit Pro:** The Beats Fit Pro earbuds offer active noise cancellation and transparency mode and a secure fit for workouts. You can find them in various colors as well. Their sleek design and good sound quality continue to sell even in the face of the release of the Pixel Buds Pro and other headphones.
• **Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro:** These truly wireless earbuds offer a truly impressive level of noise cancellation at a mid-level price point. If you are in the Android ecosystem, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds series offer a great user experience thanks to some deep integration with the ecosystem of Samsung devices.

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Wireless Earbuds:

Check out some of the best deals on truly wireless earbuds from major players like Samsung, Jabra, and Beats.

• **Jabra Elite 75t:** These earbuds are a solid choice for a balance of comfort and great sound. These have become a budget favorite over the years for those looking for good features at a great price, and this time of year it is no surprise they are among the best deals you can find.
• **Beats Fit Pro:** The Beats Fit Pro are great for people who are active and love working out or for people who don’t want them falling out when in public. The secure fit is definitely a bonus. And you have plenty of colors to choose from. While you can get Beats Fit Pro on their own or as part of the Beats Fit Pro 2 release that brings a wider range of features with a sleek new look.
• **Sony WF-1000XM4:** These noise-canceling earbuds are the smaller, lighter sibling to the Sony 1000XM5 over-ear headphones. For someone looking for all-day noise cancellation on the go, Sony’s newest edition are excellent. They feature one of the smallest and most comfortable designs while providing impressive sound and call quality. They’re also super affordable.
• **Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro:** These true wireless earbuds have some solid noise-canceling features and a compact, sleek design.
• **Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen):** The Apple AirPods Pro earbuds with active noise cancellation and transparency mode, as well as spatial audio, are an excellent all-around choice for listening on the go, gaming and even calls thanks to the use of a H2 chip. A recent addition to the market, Apple continues to make noise in the market for good reason with how impressive they are with both performance and feature-set.

Tips for Getting the Best Deals

While we’ve listed our favorites above, here are some of our top tips for making sure you get the best deals this year during Black Friday:

• **Do your research**: Don’t just buy the first deal you see. Check multiple retailers to make sure you are getting the best possible price.
• **Sign up for email newsletters**: Many retailers send out exclusive email deals to their subscribers. It’s always a good idea to sign up to avoid missing out.
• **Set a budget**: Set a budget ahead of time and don’t exceed it, especially with holiday deals and marketing designed to make consumers buy.
• **Shop early**: Some retailers will offer pre-Black Friday deals and many stores will also start their Black Friday Sales in the weeks leading up to the actual holiday weekend.
• **Compare features**: Pay close attention to what’s important to you, such as battery life, noise cancellation, and features such as Transparency Mode to help you figure out what features are most important to you, before you buy.

Remember to have fun and enjoy the holiday shopping experience while still staying on budget. Happy shopping!