Nov 7, 2026 6:45 AM
Get up to 50 percent off some of my favorite headphones and earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
Courtesy of Bose; Illustration: HORRIBLPARTY
Right now is a great time to buy a new pair of headphones. Brands have largely finished launching their latest models for the year, and many companies are either offering great discounts on older generations or putting the latest and greatest models on sale for the first time—or both. I've been reviewing headphones for more than four years, and I'm currently eyeing the 50-percent-off deals on older Sony headphones.
All the deals below are WIRED-tested products we stand by, including wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones.
For more great November offers, check out our Best Early Black Friday Deals, as well as pre-holiday sales on TVs, mattresses, and espresso machines.
Best Earbud Deals
Apple
AirPods Pro 3
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are the best wireless earbuds not only for anyone with an iPhone but also for anyone who wants to keep things simple. They sound great and have some of the best active-noise-canceling (ANC) and transparency modes on the market. They also seamlessly sync with all of your Apple devices. While 20 percent off isn't the best price I've seen for them, it's still a solid discount.
Bose
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
This is the lowest price I've seen for Bose's class-leading ANC earbuds since Black Friday 2025. While this price doesn't quite match that all-time low, it's still a nice discount on some pricey but excellent earbuds. If you want to truly block out the world around you, these are the earbuds to get, despite their mouthful of a name.
Google
Pixel Buds Pro 2
$169 for Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is a good deal. Sure, 26 percent off may not sound very impressive, but it still puts these earbuds at a nice middle ground between budget and premium price, despite their premium performance. These buds make many of WIRED's best-of lists thanks to their small size, secure fit, great performance, and stellar battery life.
Photograph: Harry Rabinowitz
Beats
Powerbeats Pro 2
Want workout earbuds that won't fall out? Get these Beats Powerbeats Pro 2. They're some of the more secure-fitting earbuds I've ever tested. Plus, they have great noise-canceling, transparency, and even built-in heart-rate sensors, so you can track your workout even if you left your fitness tracker at home.
Best Over-Ear Headphone Deals
Photograph: Harry Rabinowitz
Photograph: Harry Rabinowitz
Photograph: Harry Rabinowitz
Photograph: Harry Rabinowitz
Bose
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
My main gripe with the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) is price. At 45 percent off (their lowest price ever), that complaint vanishes, making this a top headphone deal to shop. The headphones are exceedingly comfortable and have stellar ANC—far better than basically every other set of headphones at this new low price of $200.
Courtesy of Sony
Courtesy of Sony
Sony
WH-1000XM5
The more premium XM6 and the newly revived, cheaper XM4C have effectively replaced the Sony WH-1000XM5. But I am still seeing the blue colorway of these excellent headphones at the lowest price I've clocked for these sunsetting cans. When they launched in 2022, they were our top pick for over-ear headphones. They remain excellent and far outperform other options at this limited price.
Courtesy of Sony
Courtesy of Sony
Sony
WH-CH720N
Sony recently launched the WH-CN730N to replace these headphones, hence the rock-bottom price of 50 percent off. While these headphones can't compete with most specs of more premium options on this list, they're ultra-lightweight at just 192 grams. That and 35 hours of battery life with ANC on is nothing to scoff at.
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Bose
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Want the best ANC available in over-ear headphones? Look no further than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). They are the benchmark to which I compare other ANC headphones. Plus, they are comfortable, premium, and sound excellent.
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Sony
WH-1000XM6
My top over-ear headphone pick, the best-in-class Sony WH-1000XM6 is matching the lowest price I've seen. These headphones are amazing across the board, with their high comfort, superior sound quality, and great noise-canceling capability.
Photograph: Adrienne So
Photograph: Adrienne So
Photograph: Adrienne So
Photograph: Adrienne So
Apple
AirPods Max 2
AirPods Max 2 are excellent over-ear headphones for Apple fans, but the $550 sticker price is frankly absurd. Thankfully, they are almost always a little bit on sale, including now. This is far from the best deal I've seen on these headphones, and I do expect the price to dip further during Black Friday sales events, so I would add them to my cart and wait … for now.
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Harry Rabinowitz is a commerce editor at WIRED, where he covers headphones, earbuds, speakers, TVs, and fitness tech. Previously, he was the tech reporter at NBC Select, leading coverage and reviews of the same topics. Before that, he was a freelance writer for publications like Popular Science and Popular Mechanics. ... Read More
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