A discount only matters if the headphones are worth buying. Most Black Friday lists rank deals by the size of the markdown, which rewards headphones that were overpriced to begin with. This page starts from our rankings instead: the best rated wireless and wired headphones and earbuds first, because many of them are already the best value at their normal price, then the well rated ones that are genuinely selling for less than usual right now.
How a deal is judged here. We track the price of every headphone we rank each time prices are refreshed, and compare today’s price with its own typical price over the last three months. A model only counts as on sale when it is at least 15% below that. Retailer “list prices” are often set high so a sale looks bigger, so they are only used, with a stricter cutoff, for models we have not been tracking long enough.
Prices on this page update automatically. Ratings come from measured frequency response against the Harman target, so they reflect sound quality, not features like noise cancelling or battery life. For the full lists, see the over-ear and in-ear rankings, Black Friday speaker deals for speakers, and Black Friday DAC and headphone amp deals.
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Over-Ear Headphones Worth Buying Anytime
The top rated headphone in each group, plus a much cheaper one that comes close where there is one. A sale on these is a bonus, not the reason to buy.
The best wireless over-ear headphone, worth buying at its normal price, is the JBL Tune 760NC
Budget wireless noise cancelling headphones with accurate sound, punchy bass, a light build and very long battery life.
For much less, the wireless over-ear headphone that comes closest is the Kiwi Ears Aventus
Affordable wireless noise cancelling headphones with coaxial drivers, an even tuning and a very long 82 hour battery.
The best wired over-ear headphone, worth buying at its normal price, is the Dan Clark Audio E3
Superb over-ear headphones, a closed planar with full, controlled bass and remarkably natural, accurate tone.
In-Ear Headphones Worth Buying Anytime
The top rated headphone in each group, plus a much cheaper one that comes close where there is one. A sale on these is a bonus, not the reason to buy.
The best wireless earbud, worth buying at its normal price, is the QCY HT05 MeloBuds ANC
Budget noise cancelling earbuds with excellent sound, long battery life with the case, and IPX5 protection.
The best wired in-ear headphone, worth buying at its normal price, is the Moondrop Dark Saber
A flagship ten driver wired hybrid with highly accurate sound, full bass rumble, and sensitivity high enough for any phone.
For much less, the wired in-ear headphone that comes closest is the TANGZU x AZLA Noir Blanc
Wired hybrid in-ears with highly accurate, natural vocals and full bass that reaches deep without bloat, at a reasonable price.
On Sale Now
Well rated headphones selling at least 15% below their usual price, judged against their own recent prices rather than a list price.
22% below its $179.99 list price, the best wireless over-ear headphone deal is the Turtle Beach Atlas Air
An open-back wireless gaming headset with accurate sound, a spacious feel, long battery life and a removable mic.
29% below its $169.99 list price, the next best wireless over-ear headphone deal is the Edifier ES850NB
Wireless noise cancelling headphones with LDAC, big deep bass and a long battery with noise cancelling on.
43% below its $159 list price, the best wired over-ear headphone deal is the Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews Serene
An affordable closed planar headphone with highly accurate, natural sound and a light, comfortable build.
39% below its $499 list price, the next best wired over-ear headphone deal is the Austrian Audio Hi-X60
Closed over-ear headphones with accurate, slightly warm sound that play loud from a phone and block outside noise.
34% below its $579.95 list price, the next best wired over-ear headphone deal is the Sennheiser HD 650
Classic open-back headphones with a warm, relaxed and smooth sound that avoids harshness.
30% below its $329.95 list price, the best wireless earbud deal is the JBL Tour Pro 3
Noise cancelling earbuds with natural, well balanced sound, deep bass, IP55 protection, LDAC, and long battery life.
36% below its $249.95 list price, the next best wireless earbud deal is the JBL Tour Pro 2
Noise cancelling true wireless earbuds with balanced, accurate sound, controlled bass, water resistance and long battery life.
25% below its $329.99 list price, the next best wireless earbud deal is the Sony WF-1000XM5
Full featured noise cancelling earbuds with warm, clean sound, LDAC support, splash resistance and 8 hour battery life.
27% below its $59 list price, the best wired in-ear headphone deal is the CVJ Neko
Inexpensive wired in-ear headphones with natural mids and extra bass weight for kick drums and bass lines.