Black Friday headphone deals LIVE: $228 Sony WH-1000XM4, $199 AirPods Pro 2 and much more

I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro during my gym workouts for a while now, and confirm the effectiveness of their ANC performance. They’re IPX7-rated for waterproofing, meaning they’re sweat resistant and can even be momentarily submerged in water. Comfort levels are high the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are rated at 5 hours with ANC on, which is a little shorter than close rivals, but you’ll get a further 18 hours from the charging case before needing a top up. Turning off ANC extends battery life to 8 hours and 29 hours respectively.

Sound alone makes the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro worth the investment even at the full retail price, so imagine how you’ll feel getting this level of performance with 46% off. With a high quality audio experience, compelling 3D sound with precise head tracking, and excellent mic quality for calls, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are a stellar option to consider. 

When we reviewed the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, we called them the best ANC buds in the world. They went straight to the top of our best noise-canceling earbuds buying guide for their outstanding noise canceling capabilities and perform even better than the original Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. They are a remarkable follow-up that delivers better sound, great call quality, and unrivaled ANC. They’re 30% smaller than the first-gen Earbuds, too.

Other highlights include voice control support for Google Assistant, Siri, and Bixby. Battery life runs to 6 hours, which is similar to the AirPods Pro 2, and a further 24 hours is available from the wireless charging case. The earbuds are IPX4-rated, making them sweat and water resistant. 

Want the coolest Apple ANC tech? Right now you can pick up the Apple AirPods Pro 2 on sale for just $199 at Amazon. That’s a big savings of $50 on one of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy. Best Buy (opens in new tab) is running a similar $199 deal, making this the best price we’ve seen so far and a great time to snag the latest generation AirPods Pro for less.

Noise cancellation claims to be twice as good and on the audio front, Apple has included a new H2 chip with custom amp and driver that delivers better lower and higher frequencies. You can also use the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera to create a personalized spatial audio sound to listen to some of the best Dolby Atmos sound in any pair of earbuds. Battery life runs to 6 hours on a single charge from the earbuds and a further 30 hours from the wireless charging case. Not only are the earbuds IPX4-rated, but the case waterproof, too.

Not sure which headphones are right for you? Check out our lists of the best wireless headphones, best noise-cancelling headphones and the best sport headphones.

Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM4 are on sale for $228 at Amazon, bringing these popular wireless headphones with ANC down to their lowest price ever. That is a $122 saving on one of our favorite pairs of wireless cans. Similar deals can also be found at Best Buy and Walmart. 

Whether you want them for home listening or commuting to and from the office, these headphones are top-notch thanks to their sleek yet lightweight design and outstanding sound quality. In fact, before the new Sony WH-1000XM5 arrived earlier this year, the WH-1000XM4 were top in our best wireless headphones and best noise-cancelling headphones lists.

In our Sony WH-1000XM4 review, we described the headphones as “Sony’s best pair of noise-cancelling headphones yet” and called them “a fine-tuned enhancement that stands out as the best in the series, and even beats the best-in-class Bose 700 in some key areas.” We loved the excellent audio, remarkable noise cancellation, the intuitive smart controls and the superb battery life of around 30 hours (with Active Noise Cancellation enabled).