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Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 297 (Save $102.99)

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Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbus $229 (Save $50)

Black Friday is just around the corner, but major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are already kicking off their programming. In other words: it's a pretty good time to pick up a pair of headphones on sale.

So far, we've seen the bulk of the deals at Amazon, with headphones and earbuds from Sony and Bose returning to record low prices. In addition to our top picks as of Nov. 20, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, we're also seeing markdowns on brands like Apple, Beats, Jabra, and Google.

With a few pairs already down at lows we saw during Prime Day, we're anticipating that the actual day of Black Friday (this year, it falls on Nov. 29) will bring new record lows. In the meantime, we'll keep you updated on the best noise-cancelling headphones deals live, from now through Black Friday.

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Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $298 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $101.99

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5.

If you want headphones that have great noise cancelling and incredible (adjustable) sound, then the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones won't let you down. Out of the noise-cancelling headphones we've tested, these are our top pick for audiophiles. It can be a little annoying that the ear cups don't fold in, but with 30 hours of battery life, you'll probably find yourself wearing them more often than not. They've hit $298 a couple times this month, but it's just a dollar away from their low price of $297. With these headphones being a 2022 release, we're hoping to see them drop even lower on Black Friday, but if you want to pick up a pair early, this deal matches both their July and October Prime Day price.

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More noise-cancelling headphones deals

• JBL Tune 770NC — $79.99$129.99(save $50)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $92.99$149.99(save $57)

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.99$199.95(save $69.96)

• Bose QuietComfort headphones — $199$349(save $150)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $199.95$379.95(save $180 with on-page coupon)

• JBL Tour One M2 — $199.99$299.99(save $100)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 — $228$348(save $120)

• Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — $249.43$399(save $29.57)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra — $329$429(save $100)

• Apple AirPods Max (Lightning) — $429$549(save $120)

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds $229 at Amazon
$279 Save $50

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds.

For folks who want the best possible noise cancelling they can get in their earbuds, we like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds. They do come with the price tag that reflects their top notch noise cancelling — but, on sale, they cost less than the full price of AirPods Pro. After testing out these earbuds, Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino was more impressed than she expected to be, writing, "Truthfully, I can't imagine a person that wouldn't appreciate these buds. The noise cancellation is the best I've ever experienced, and the music feels like it surrounds you thanks to spatial audio. Plus, the fit is like no other."

More noise-cancelling earbuds deals

• Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds — $44.25$79.99(save $35.74 with on-page coupon)

• JBL Tune 230NC — $44.95$99.95(save $55)

• JBL Tune Flex — $49.95$99.95(save $50)

• Beats Studio Buds — $99.99$149.95(save $49.96)

• Sennheiser ACCENTUM — $129.95$199.95(save $70)

• Beats Studio Buds + — $129.99$169.95(save $39.96)

• Jabra Elite 10 — $149.99$249.99(save $100)

• Beats Powerbeats Pro — $159.99$199.99(save $40)

• Jabra Elite 8 Active — $169.99$229.99(save $60)

• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $189$249(save $60)

• Sony WF-1000XM5 — $248$299.99(save $51.99)

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