14 headphones deals that are already Black Friday-worthy

Black Friday isn't until Nov. 27, but these 14 headphones deals are already at record low prices.

Nov 3, 2026

14 headphones deals that are already Black Friday-worthy

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I thought the early Black Friday headphones deals were starting out strong a couple of weeks ago, but I doubted the power of early November.

Though we still have a little over three weeks to go until Black Friday proper on Nov. 27, headphones brands have decided Black Friday starts now, if their price cuts are anything to go by. Take, for instance, the 45% discount on the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones (released just this past August, btw). Prefer a flagship model? No problem, the Sony WH-1000XM6 — our top pick for premium sound — are available for $82 off.

As someone who tests headphones year-round and is heading into her sixth year covering Black Friday at Mashable, I only write about deals that are actual deals. That means double-checking accurate list prices, using my price history knowledge from looking at headphone product listings literally every time I open my work laptop, and using price tracking tools where there may be gaps in my knowledge. This year, my criteria also include an awareness of price increases that have affected nearly every area of tech.

With all of that in mind, those two aforementioned deals — and the ones you'll find below — are the absolute best headphones deals you'll find ahead of Black Friday. And when more inevitably crop up as the shopping holiday draws closer, you'll be sure to find them on this list.

Best early Black Friday headphones deal

Credit: Bose

Bose QuietComfort (2nd gen)

$199 at Amazon
$359 Save $160

Why we like it

The second gen Bose QuietComfort headphones are one of my favorite headphone releases of 2026. Though the $359 price tag does sit on the higher end of mid-range, these headphones eke ever closer to the performance of the QC Ultra headphones, which cost $459. Their all-day comfort, spatial audio, and excellent ANC are reasons to invest, especially at this price point. Though audiophiles will probably be happier with the Sony XM4C (you can read my full breakdown of how these two headphones compare), at the time of writing, the Sony headphones clock in at $248, making the Bose headphones the best buy ahead of Black Friday.

Check out our full review of the Bose QuietComfort (2nd gen) headphones.