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Black Friday headphones deals 2021: What we have our eyes (and ears) on

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Sales and deals come up fast and frequently throughout the year. That is the case always and, more often than not, it’s for stuff you don’t want. But, there is a time of year where you’re bound to find stuff that you do want. That, of course, is the holiday season with the shopping events on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You’re bound to find the best deals around that time of year, no matter what you’re looking for.

Black Friday itself may be over, but many of the best deals are still here. In fact, now that Black Friday is over, we’re turning our attention to another event with huge deals — Cyber Monday. Check out our full guide on the best Cyber Monday headphone deals for 2021.

Headphones are such a vital part of our everyday life. You obviously want to have a pair that you can rely on. Maybe you’re interested in ones for your commute or when you fly, like wireless headphones. There are Black Friday headphone deals for all.

Black Friday AirPods and Beats deals 2021

Live within Apple’s ecosystem and want a great pair of headphones to seamlessly switch between all your devices? Both AirPods and Beats will do so.

There are plenty of reasons to buy AirPods or Beats, especially if you use other Apple devices. For example, these headphones can automatically switch between your devices depending on what you use, plus they support Siri and other features. Here are the best Black Friday AirPods and Beats deals for 2021.

Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones - Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Class 1… Price: Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission Apple AirPods Max - Space Gray List Price:$549.00 Price:$479.99 You Save:$69.01 (13%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission Powerbeats High-Performance Wireless Earbuds - Apple H1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth Headp… Price:$178.49 Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission

Black Friday noise-canceling headphone deals 2021

Want a pair of noise-canceling headphones that aren’t AirPods or Beats? Noise-canceling headphones let you cut out noise around you. They’re perfect for things like planes and your daily commute. Here are the best Black Friday noise-canceling headphones deals for 2021.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones Price:$248 Buy Now Available from a partner
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Philips H9505 Hybrid Active Noise Canceling (ANC) Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Pro-Performance H… List Price:$249.99 Price:$126.90 You Save:$123.09 (49%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission SENNHEISER Momentum 3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with Alexa, Auto On/Off, Smart Pause… List Price:$399.95 Price:$249.95 You Save:$150.00 (38%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission

Black Friday wireless headphone deals 2021

Perhaps you don’t necessarily need noise cancelation tech but still want a pair of wireless headphones. In that case, there are still some great deals for you. Here are the best Black Friday wireless headphones deals we could find.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds Price:$278.00 Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless Over-Ear Headphone - True Black List Price:$199.99 Price:$159.99 You Save:$40.00 (20%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission Bluetooth Headphones Wireless, pollini 40H Playtime Foldable Over Ear Headphones with Microphon… List Price:$39.99 Price:$28.89 You Save:$11.10 (28%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission TOZO T6 True Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones Touch Control with Wireless Charging Case IP… List Price:$49.99 Price:$24.50 You Save:$25.49 (51%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission JBL Tune 125TWS True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - JBL Pure Bass Sound, 32H Battery, Bluetooth,… List Price:$99.95 Price:$79.95 You Save:$20.00 (20%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission iJoy Matte Finish Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Foldable Headset with Built-in Microp… List Price:$29.99 Price:$18.99 You Save:$11.00 (37%) Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission

How to get the best Black Friday headphone deals

Most Comfortable Over-ear Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Image source: Bose/Amazon

It makes a lot of sense to start paying attention to the price of headphones at this time of year. It all makes sense to know if there is a new version of a certain pair of headphones coming out this year. The previous model discounts frequently in that instance. For example, Bose QuietComfort 35 II are arguably some of the best over-the-ear headphones on the market today. The Bose QuietComfort 45 is available. We can assume that the QuietComfort 35 II will be discounted this Black Friday. They currently are at Target and Amazon.

Once you’ve narrowed it down to the pair that you want, you can check to see if it’s going to be discounted on the manufacturer’s website or whether you need to look at some stores. Places like Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy have some of the best headphone deals in November.

Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Triple Black Price:$329.00 Buy Now Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission

Last year’s Black Friday headphone deals

Apple AirPods Pro
A woman putting Apple AirPods Pro in her ears. Image source: Apple/Amazon

Last year, we saw AirPods Pro on sale around that time of year because they had debuted in October of 2019. They were under $200 at that time for the first time. People who didn’t already have them snatched them up like crazy. But that wasn’t the only pair of earbuds available during the 2020 holiday season. Apple AirPods 3 are out and you can get them now. But AirPods Pro are down to just $219.99 right now.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 are some of the best noise-cancelling headphones out there. They were marked down to just $248 a year ago at this time. Beats Solo Pro on-ear headphones are also noise-cancelling and top-notch. They were down to $169.99 last year and are at that price again right now.

Black Friday vs Cyber Monday headphone deals

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A man wearing JLab headphones. Image source: Amazon

Based on past experiences, we’ve seen that there tend to be good deals on both days. But you’re going to see some of the higher value headphones on sale for Black Friday. Including all of the companies we’ve mentioned before, you’ll see deals on various Samsung, JBL, JLab, Jabra headphones, and more. If the supply remains, then the sale will remain through Cyber Monday. Save money after Thanksgiving.

There are some specific Cyber Monday headphone deals. If we do see ones that are specifically for Cyber Monday, we will highlight them here. But you can bank for more on Black Friday.

Headphones to keep an eye on

If you love sound and consider yourself an audiophile, check out the Shure Aonic 215 Gen 2 earbuds. For those looking for something that is already a great deal, the Nothing Ear (1) earbuds are a solid choice. If you have a OnePlus phone, the OnePlus Buds Pro are an excellent complement. The Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport earbuds are also great to work out in. Cancel out the noise with the JBL Tour One headphones. Also, these are just some of the ones to keep an eye on.

What you will find now

Take a look at Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Right now, you can get Samsung Galaxy Buds at Best Buy for only $149.99. Also, Target is offering Beats Solo 3 headphones for only $99 currently. And those are just some of the options. At Amazon, Philips H9505 Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation Headphones are down to just $109.99, a 56% discount. Here are more.


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Chris Hachey is Senior Commerce Editor for BGR. With over a decade of editing and journalism experience, plus thousands of hours of product testing and research, he has helped millions of consumers find the best products and deals to fit their lifestyles.

When he's not searching for top deals, he's likely watching his favorite sports teams or walking around his hometown with his wife and his dog.