Black Friday is just around the corner, but retailers aren't waiting to bring headphones down to record-low prices.
While we haven't spotted any new record lows so far, several headphones, including the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and the Sony WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5 earbuds are back down at their lowest prices ever (and the same sale prices we saw during fall's Prime Day sale).
We're hoping this means that Black Friday brings new low prices, but it also gives a good opportunity to people who want to shop early and still grab a good deal. Check out our top picks below for the best headphone and speaker deals:
Best headphones deal ahead of Black Friday
Why we like it
Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones.
The Bose QC Ultra headphones are our favorite noise-cancelling headphones (even at full price), but at $100 off, they're even easier to recommend. Admittedly, they have some finnicky controls, but for $329, their comfort and all-day battery life comes at an even better value. At $100 off, these headphones are also down to their record-low price (aka the same price we saw live during Prime Big Deal Days and Prime Day earlier this year).
More headphone deals
Sony WH-CH720N — $98 $149.99 (save $51.99)
Beats Solo 4 — $99.99 $199.95 (save $99.96)
Beats Studio Pro — $169.99 $249.95 (save $79.96)
Bose QuietComfort headphones — $199 $349 (save $150)
Sony WH-1000XM4 — $228 $348 (save $120)
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — $279 $399 (save $120)
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $298 $399.99 (save $101.99)
Best earbuds deal ahead of Black Friday
Why we like it
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds offer some of the best sound on the market, in our opinion. Though they sound great out of the box, they go to the next level when you adjust your audio settings on the companion app (made even easier with the app's "find your equalizer" feature). These on-ear controls are touch based, but unlike the new Bose QC earbuds, we found that these weren't too sensitive (and likely to disrupt your listening experience). And just like our top headphones picks, these earbuds are down at their lowest price ever.
More earbuds deals
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)
Shokz OpenRun Pro — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60)
Beats Studio Buds + — $129.99 $169.95 (save $39.96)
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $179 $229 (save $50)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $189.99 $249 (save $59.01)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds — $229 $279 (save $50)
Bose Ultra Open earbuds — $249 $299 (save $50)
Best speaker deal ahead of Black Friday
Why we picked this
The JBL Clip 5 is the latest version of our favorite portable speaker, the JBL Clip 4. It's ultra-slim profile and built-in carabiner makes bringing it on the go incredibly easy (JBL claims the Clip 5's carabiner is larger than the one on previous models, giving you more options as to where you clip it). Though this speaker is tiny, it has no trouble getting loud. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option you can comfortably take along on hikes or to the beach, the Clip 5 is an excellent option, especially at just under $50.
More speaker deals
Sony ULT Field 1 — $98 $129.99 (save $31.99)
Ultimate Ears Boom 4 — $119.73 $149.99 (save $30.26)
Bose SoundLink Max — $299 $399 (save $100)
Ultimate Ears Epicboom — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)
Sony XV500 — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)
