Black Friday falls on November 28 this year but the deals are already in full swing.The big sale event is much longer than just one day in 2025, which means we are now in the thick of discounts dropping from several UK retailers.It means it’s an excellent time to upgrade your wireless headphones or earbuds.Personal audio products are often heavily discounted for Black Friday, and this year is no different.
Big brands such as Sony and Bose and even Apple have headphones out there with considerably lower prices than usual.There are lots of great deals out there, often too many to sift through, so I have picked out eight excellent headphones and earbuds deals, so chosen because I have actually used and tested each and every one of them.As deputy tech editor at the Express, and having been in tech journalism for nine years, I have reviewed scores of headphones and earbuds and am well versed in what makes a good pair.Sound quality and active noise cancellation (ANC) should rightly be near the top of your list, but so should comfort.I’ve tested earbuds with outstanding audio, but when they don’t fit in your ears, you won’t enjoy them.That’s the risk you unfortunately take with earbuds given fit is so subjective.
That’s why I have included earbuds that I personally got on well with comfort-wise.Manufacturers tend to put between three and five ear tip sizes in the box these days too, which helps.Over-ear headphones are often more comfortable for longer periods of wear and generally also offer better ANC as they cover your ears.Battery life is usually better, and audio can be more powerful due to the room for larger components.Price is the big player on Black Friday though.
Those headphones you had your eye on are much more tempting at a lower price.Just consider if you actually want or need a new set before taking the plunge - it’s only a saving if you wanted the product at full price.Remember that you’re still spending money even if it’s a good deal.Here are my top headphones and earbuds deals for Black Friday 2025.Beats Studio ProNOW £149WAS £349.99SAVE £200.99View the deal at AmazonThe Beats Studio Pro have solid sound quality, good ANC and play nice with Android and iPhone, but their major downside is the sky high price.
That’s nicely remedied this Black Friday, as at £149 they are a bit of a steal.The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (see below) are better overall for sound quality and comfort, but they cost double - even in the sale! The Beats are a very solid option at this price.Bose QuietComfort Ultra HeadphonesNOW £299WAS £449.95SAVE £150.95View the deal at AmazonI absolutely love these headphones.They are lightweight and comfortable, a factor not to be ignored for over-ears, while delivering amazing ANC and top shelf sound quality.At £299, they are still a serious purchase, but this is a good price considering the RRP.Battery life is excellent and they come in a carry case that slips easily into any bag.
The Immsersive Audio mode is a little hit and miss, but it can upgrade your music into spatial audio.These cans have been updated in the new Gen 2 model, but they are very similar - going for this discounted pair is a smart move.Beats Solo BudsNOW £43WAS £79.99SAVE £36.99View the deal at AmazonAt the other end of the pricing scale are these nifty pocketable Beats earbuds.They lack ANC but deliver on bass-heavy sound and last an amazing 18 hours on a charge, which is long for earbuds.They come in several colours but unlike other buds need a cable plugged in to charge - most others carry a charge in the case itself.Nothing Ear ANOW £59WAS £89SAVE £30View the deal at AmazonAnother excellent value earbud, the Nothing Ear A are supremely comfortable buds that offer ANC on a budget.
I love the yellow colour option too.Audio is very good for the price, and the Nothing X app for iPhone and Android lets you adjust the EQ to get them sounding just how you want them.Apple AirPods Pro 2NOW £169WAS £199SAVE £30View the deal at AmazonThis is the cheapest AirPods Pro 2 have ever been sold for at Amazon.Though replaced by the Pro 3, I actually find this older pair more comfortable to wear for long periods thanks to softer ear tips.Apple’s ANC is great and the transparency mode is the best in the business.iPhone users will get a raft of smart features but Android fans should look elsewhere.Sony WH-1000XM4NOW £178WAS £229SAVE £51View the deal at AmazonI’ve used these Sony headphones on and offer since their 2020 launch and they are still top tier in 2025.
The XM5 and XM6 are newer with an updated design, but the XM4 are a steal at this price, with amazing audio and ANC and more than 30 hours of battery life.The folding design makes them compact to carry and they are very lightweight.Sony’s smart features such as Speak-to-Chat pauses audio and turns on transparency to let you talk, an example of the thoughtful software touches you don’t get from other over-ears.SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy PolicyGoogle Pixel Buds 2aNOW £79WAS £129SAVE £50View the deal at EEThese Android-first buds have only just come out, so this £50 discount from EE is a surprise.
The fit is excellent, and though ANC is not top-level, it does a good job of blocking out most exterior sound.Music sounds great, and connected to your phone the buds can handle Google Gemini voice assistant requests with ease.Shokz OpenRun Pro 2NOW £135WAS £169SAVE £34View the deal at AmazonThese bone conduction headphones are the best I’ve tested for open ear exercise audio.The headband design is secure though a little tricky if you have long hair.A new design boosts bass noticeably compared to older models.If you value being able to hear the world around you when you’re out on long runs then these are an excellent choice, at a lower price for Black Friday.
