I test headphones for a living and these are the best Black Friday headphone deals live now

The Beats Studio Buds just dropped to their lowest price ever, thanks to a 47% discount. If you head over to Amazon, you can pick up a pair for just $79. That's a great price on a pair of noise canceling earbuds, and makes them the deal of the day.

Beats Studio Buds: was $149 now $179 @ Amazon

A set of Sony headphones for under $100? This has got to be a joke! The Sony WH-CH720N noise cancelling headphones give you the best audio for a budget price on the latest build in Sony's repertoire. These over-hear headphones offer you 35 hours of battery life with hands free calling and multipoint connection. And to add, the WH-CH720N look sleek and stylish, unlike most other headphones out there, made all the better with a steep Black Friday discount.

Sony WH-CH720N noise cancelling headphones: was $149 now $99 at Amazon

Bose's flagship earbuds just got a fresh reduction for Black Friday — you can now grab a pair with $70 off. That brings them down to their lowest price ever again. They've easily got the best noise canceling you've ever heard, and they sound really good to boot.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: was $299 now $229 @ Amazon

The Beats Studio Pro just got a fresh new price — you can now save $100 off the Apple-made noise cancelers. They sound good, and they come in some great colors. The battery life is pretty good too, with 35 hours on tap.

Beats Studio Pro: was $349 now $249 @ Amazon

How about something premium — Apple's excellent AirPods Max. They sound as good as they look, and while the case that comes in the box might not be amazing, the noise canceling sure is. This discount is only on the Pink colorway mind you, and if you choose one of the other colors you'll end up paying slightly more.

Apple AirPods Max: was $549 now $429 @ Amazon

The Beats Studio Buds are a wonderful little pair of earbuds. They tiny, so they'll fit into any pocket, they sound great, and they even feature noise canceling to make your commute a little more tolerable. This $50 deal is a very solid saving on some very solid little earbuds.

Beats Studio Buds: was $149 now $99 @ Amazon

It's WH-1000XM5 day today — the best wireless headphones just got an even further discount over at Walmart, where you'll find them for $288. That's $10 less then the previous current lowest found at Amazon.

Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $288 @ Walmart

JBL's budget noise cancelers are a solid option if you don't want to spend too much — there's currently a massive 60% off. That's on all three color options as well, and they pack in some extra features to make them super tempting. There's ANC on board, obviously, along with 50 hours of battery life.

JBL Live 660NC: was $199 now $79 @ Amazon

There was a small part of me that thought the $100 saving on the Sony WH-1000XM5 might leave over the weekend — thankfully, I was wrong. You can head over to Amazon right now and save $100 on Sony's best noise canceling headphones for an epic deal — they're now only $298.

Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $298 @ Amazon

After covering some epic deals in the U.S., I'm now also tracking deals in the UK! There are some spectacular deals to be found across the pond, with some lowest ever prices on some excellent pairs of headphones. At the moment, my favorite deal is the $120 off the Sennheiser Momentum 4, bringing them down to a new lowest ever price.

• Sennheiser Momentum 4: was £309 now £179 @ Amazon
• Beats Fit Pro: was £219 now £139 @ Amazon
• Sony WH-1000XM5: was £379 now £259 @ Amazon
• Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: was £449 now £379 @ Amazon
• Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds: was £299 now £219 @ Amazon

That's right, the headphone deal of the year is back again — the QuietComfort Ultra headphones head back down to their lowest price ever with a massive $100 discount. That brings them down to $329 — and for that price, there really isn't anything that blocks out even close to the amount of noise that these Bose's protect you from.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: was $429 now $329 @ Amazon

$39 headphones; let's go!

If you're not the type to spend hundreds on headphones and want something that offers reliable sound at an affordable price, we've found some terrific deals for you. Check these out:
JBL Tune 720BT: was $79 now $39
Anker Soundcore Life Q20: was $59 now $39
You can't go wrong with either of those headphones at $39, so grab one and enjoy your music knowing you haven't broken the budget.

If you're looking for a great set of earbuds but don't want to pay the high price for the newest Samsung buds, the previous generation Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are a solid pick. They have good sound, block out most noise and come with 8 hours of battery life. That's much longer than the Apple AirPods Pro 2. This isn't the lowest price we've ever seen these buds at but it's nearly there, and still a pretty good deal for Galaxy phone owners.

Samsung galaxy Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds: was $229 now $129 at Best Buy

Get your run on with these Sony Float Run open-ear wireless earbuds. As open-ear, you sacrifice active noise cancelling in favor of having better awareness of your surroundings, which is ideal when working out in a variety of functions. Now, you can get active at an even better clip thanks to this 40% slashing on Sony's best fitness buds. These offer 10 hours of playtime with IPX4 resistance.

Sony Float Run Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless earbuds: was $129 now $78 at Amazon

Jabra was one of the better makers of consumer wireless headphones until it decided to stop producing them. Right now, the first generation of the Jabra Elite 8 Active is $50 off at Amazon, which knocks the price down to just $149.

As you may have guessed from the name, these are workout-focused buds that offer eight hours of battery life plus an additional 24 hours from the wireless charging case. Use the Active Noise Cancellation to block out distractions, or stay aware of your surroundings with the convenient HearThrough feature.

Jabra Elite 8 Active: was $199 now $149 @ Amazon

Sony's previous-gen flagship noise canceling headphones might not be the latest to come out of the Japanese firm, but they're still an excellent pair of cans. They sound really good, they're super comfy, and they fold down smaller than the new model so you can fit them into a tighter space.

Sony WH-1000XM4: was $349 now $199 @ Amazon

At $200, the JBL Live 660NC was already an affordable wireless noise-cancelling set of headphones built to take on pricier rivals. On sale, it's an even better deal.

The bass heavy headphones drive JBL's signature sound with 40mm drivers with punchy lows and a solid midrange. They offer nearly 40 hours of battery life which is top tier. In our review we said, "the Live 660NC has so much going for it that a lot of $200 headphones simply don’t, which makes them an inexpensive standout."

JBL Live 660NC wireless over-ear headphones: was $199 now $159 @ Amazon

Don't spend an exorbitant amount of money on a set of earbuds when the JBL Tune 235NC are down to their lowest price yet and offer incredible sound even on its steep discount. These bad boys offer 10 hours of battery life with up to 30 hours thanks to its charging case, plus noise cancelling means you can cut out all the annoying street sounds and bask in your favorite tunes.

JBL Tune 235NC wireless earbuds: was $99 now $49 @ Best Buy

Sennheiser put every ounce of its experience into the Momentum True Wireless 4, and it shows when you get them in hand. They sound sublime, and the noise canceling lets you enjoy their top notch audio in busy environments. Battery life is excellent at 30 hours in the case as well.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless: was $299 now $249 @ Best Buy

Don't mind if there's no noise canceling on board? The Beats Solo 4 have all the same sound and battery life figures as the Beats Studio Pro, but they come in at a much lower price. This $70 discount isn't the biggest saving we've seen, but its a decent price for some very good headphones.

Beats Solo 4: was $199 now $129 @ Amazon

If you're in the market for some budget buds, then the Sony WF-C500 are a great option. They're tiny, comfortable, and they sound excellent not just for the price, but for earbuds in general. This is a great $30 discount for the perfect pair of cheaper buds.

Sony WH-C500: was $99 now $69 @ Amazon

If you're into your running, then you want some headphones that are going to securely stick around in your ear. The PowerBeats Pro sound good, look good, and contain AirPods Pro internals for some impressive noise canceling. This $40 isn't the biggest discount we've seen, but its still a solid saving.

Beats Powerbeats Pro: was $199 now $159 @ Best Buy

That's right, we've got some more Bose deals for you and this one sees its QuietComfort wireless headphones slashed significantly for Black Friday. These bad boys offer 24 hours of battery life and a 15-minute charge time, meaning you can get right back to hearing all your favorite music without any delay. Multipoint connection also gives you extra ways to hear your audio across devices.

Sennhieser's mid-range cans, the excellent Accentum, just had a massive discount at Amazon. If you head over now, you'll find a $50 saving for a return to their lowest price ever. There's not a cheaper way to get 50 hours of listening time.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus: was $199 now $149 @ Amazon

You don't get the pick of the colors with this deal, but if you're a fan of green then you're in luck. The Bose QuietComfort headphones bring Bose's epic noise canceling to a slightly lower price — and at the moment, you can get $150 off the Cypress Green colorway.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones Cypress Green: was $349 now $199 @ Amazon

Samsungs budget oriented buds, the Galaxy Buds FE, are a great pair of noise canceling earbuds that don't break the bank. They're also super small, so they slip into pockets and bags without issue at all. This is a great saving on some brilliant little buds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE: was $99 now $69 @ Best Buy

Sony's WF-1000XM5 top the list of the best wireless earbuds thanks to their incredible sound, stunning noise canceling, and good feature set. They've also got some very solid battery life, with the buds lasting 8 hours on a charge from the case. We've seen them slightly lower than this deal, but head over to Walmart right now for $70 off.

Sony WF-1000XM5: was $299 now $229 @ Walmart

Nothing Ear (open) wireless earbuds: was $189 now $149 at Amazon US

The base Nothing Ear isn't the only thing Nothing is touting when it comes to serious audio coverage. For the runners out there, meet the Nothing Ear (open), its first open-ear design that's built for those looking to get the best sound for their fitness needs. As much as 30 hours of playback on a platform that allows for customizable EQ settings makes the Nothing Ear (open) quite a stellar pair of earbuds. These earbuds also have ChatGPT integration, making it easy for you to find the answers you need directly from your audio source.

Nothing Ear wireless earbuds: was $148 now $129 at Amazon US

Don't sleep on Nothing's incredible new lineup of earbuds that offer some serious gains in ANC and user-generated controls over much of the competition. What makes the Nothing Ear so enlightening is its integration with ChatGPT, allowing you to instantly ask the chatbot questions using your compatible Android device and earbuds. An over 40 hour battery life with ANC off also keeps you listening to your favorite tunes without friction.

Samsung's AirPods 4 alikes, the Galaxy Buds 3, are an attractive pair of earbuds that come in at a decent price even without this deal. There's $30 off at Best Buy currently though, for a good saving on some fairly new earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: was $179 now $149 @ Best Buy

Open earbuds are a relatively new thing, and the Bose Ultra Open are some of the most expensive. They're also some of the best — and with this deal at Amazon, you'll save $50. I like these little buds a lot more than I thought I would, provided some great sound and a surprisingly wide soundstage.

Bose Ultra Open: was $299 now $249 @ Amazon

How about the top-of-the-line Apple headphones? The AirPods Max with lightning are now $100 off at Amazon. That's not the lowest price they've ever been, but it's a reasonable saving on some very nice headphones.

AirPods Max (Lightning): was $549 now $451 @ Amazon

Want the best battery life possible in your headphones? The Marshall Monitor IV headphones come with 80 hours of battery for almost limitless listening. They sound pretty good too, and they fold up super small so that fit into any backpack.

Marshall Major IV: was $149 now $95 @ Amazon

The previous generation of Sony's flagship headphones are no slouch — and because they're slightly older, you can get them for a bargain price. There's currently $100 off all the different color options, for a great pre-Black Friday deal. If you want something that's great for traveling, these fold up smaller than the newer model as well.

Sony WH-1000XM4: was $348 now $248 @ Amazon

If you're looking for the best sound quality possible, then a pair of wired headphones is the way to go. These Sennheiser HD650 headphones are some of the best sounding around — and you can currently pick up a pair with 34% off.

Sennheiser HD 650: was $499 now $329 @ Amazon

If you're interested in finding out how AI might work in headphones, then look no further than the now-reduced Google Pixel Buds Pro. This is the first gen, but they recieved an update recently that brought some of the Gemini features of the new version. Bundle in solid sound and decent noise canceling and you've a great pair of buds.

Google Pixel Buds Pro: was $199 now $139 @ Amazon

How about $100 off some excellent noise canceling earbuds? The Jabra Elite 10 are a comfortable, great-sounding pair of earbuds with Spatial Audio support. This deal brings them down to their lowest price ever as well, for a great saving.

Jabra Elite 10: was $249 now $149 @ Amazon

I absolutely loved the Beats Studio Buds+ in my testing. They have a more restrained sound signature than you might expect from Beats, but that means they sound a whole lot more detailed. The noise canceling has been improved over the old model as well, for some of the best wireless earbuds under $200.

Beats Studio Buds+: was $169 now $149 @ Amazon

Sony's LinkBuds Fit where only released a few weeks ago, but you can already get a pair at Amazon with a $20 discount. That's the new lowest price for the buds, and you get some top-shelf features for the price. There's some decent noise canceling on board, along with solid sound and a comfortable fit.

Sony LinkBuds Fit: was $199 now $178 @ Amazon

Sometimes, you want the most luxurious thing you can lay your hands on — and not spend loads to do it. The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e ooze luxury from every pore of their metal and leather clad form, and they're currently $150 off at Amazon. They're comfy, look amazing, and they sound absolutely incredible — this deal is an absolute steal.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e: was $399 now $249 @ Amazon

Sennheiser's top-notch headphones are currently available at a great price when you head over to Amazon. They feature some truly class-leading battery life — they'll last you 60 hours of listening on a single charge, making them perfect for traveling. Their solid noise canceling is great for blocking out noisy engines as well.

Sennheiser Momentum 4: was $379 now $243 @ Amazon

Beats' Studio Pro headphones weren't my favorites when at full price — but chop $180 off the price and you've got yourself some excellent headphones. They sound better than most of the competition at this deal price, and the noise canceling is at the same level of the much more expensive AirPods Max. This deal is their lowest price ever, although some of the other colors are a little more.

Beats Studio Pro: was $349 now $169 @ Amazon

The WH-1000XM5 are easily some of the best wireless headphones that money can buy. They managed to get a four-and-a-half-star rating in our WH-1000XM5 review, and with good reason. They sound excellent, feel great on the head, and their noise canceling is good enough to block most noises. Even the battery life is solid — 30 hours of staying time to last you through even the longest of long-haul flights. At the moment, you can save $100 on a pair if you head over to Walmart.

Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $298 @ Walmart

And we are off! Bose's excellent QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are currently on sale at Amazon, where you'll find the black pair with $80 off. That's a great saving on some of the best noise canceling headphones around, and well worth the pick up.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: was $429 now $349 @ Amazon