Black Friday 2022 in Australia: the best deals on TVs, headphones, soundbars and more

Sony WH-1000XM4 AU$549 AU$438 at Amazon (save AU$111)
Sony's older wireless noise-cancelling over-ears are still a superb buy, especially at this reduced price. They're some of the best all-rounders money can buy, only bettered by the newer, pricier XM5 model (below). Try them and see why they've won multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards. Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II AU$429 AU$339 at Amazon (save AU$90)
The best in the business. We loved the originals, but these successors are smaller and sound a fair bit better too. A winner of a What Hi-Fi? 2022 Award, these are serious wireless earbuds if you can stretch the budget to them. Which should be slightly easier thanks to this Black Friday discount.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds AU$399 AU$279 at Kogan (save AU$120)
Loyal to Bose but can't afford the QC Earbuds II above? While Bose hit the nail on the head with the sequels, these older ones are pretty great too. They're definitely chunkier than most other true wireless buds on the market, but their ANC is pretty darn good. And at this price, it's not too bad at all, although we're hoping it drops below AU$249 (the previous low) over the Black Friday weekend.

Sennheiser HD 350BT AU$199 AU$129 at Amazon (save AU$70)
Finding the right set of wireless headphones isn't always easy with all of the options to choose from. In-ear, on-ear, over-ear, it all comes down to preference. But if over-ear is yours, you could do a lot worse than these Sennheiser 350BT with a 35% discount.

Sony WF-C500 AU$150 AU$98 at Amazon (save AU$52)
Newly decorated What Hi-Fi? Award winners and our favourite budget wireless earbuds, these Sonys boast impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, plus a comfortable, sport-friendly design, IPX4 water resistance and 20 hours of battery life.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 AU$599 AU$369 on Amazon (save AU$230)
Class-leading noise cancellation in a stylish form factor – that’s the Bose 700 headphones. These have dropped to AU$330 previously, so it's not the lowest price we have ever seen. Still, it's a good bargain for one of the best all-round wireless over-ears out there.

Bose QuietComfort 45 AU$499 AU$339 on Amazon (save AU$160)
The Bose QuietComfort 45 are a strong successor to the incredibly popular Bose QC 35 II, and they carry fantastic noise cancellation. As the name suggests, they’re comfortable to wear for long periods of time too. This deal gets you a very generous AU$160 off, making this the best-ever price on these cans.

Sony WH-1000XM5 AU$549 AU$459 at Dick Smith (save AU$100)
The best pair of wireless ANC headphones you can buy at this price. The Sony XM5 headphones might feel a little less premium than before, but the jump in sound quality from the previous generation is a big one. If you are looking for a new pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, your auditioning should start here. Take note, the black pair are $459, while the silver can be yours for $479.

Sony WF-1000XM4 AU$449 AU$259 at Dick Smith (save AU$190)
Sony's decision to completely overhaul what was already a winning pair of noise cancelling earbuds paid off in serious fashion, with the XM4s taking home another What Hi-Fi? Award in 2022. They're now down to their lowest price in a long time, making them an absolute steal. 

Apple AirPods Pro AU$399 AU$329 (save AU$70)
The original AirPods Pro can currently be picked up at a decent discount, so if you can't afford the recently released AirPods Pro 2 (although, they're also discounted for Black Friday), these are still decent options for Apple wireless earbuds that offer noise cancellation and multiple silicone tips. Know that they hit a low price of AU$279 during Amazon Prime Day, though.

AirPods Pro 2 (2022) AU$399 AU$367.08 at JW.com.au
(save AU$31.92) 

For not a lot more money than their predecessor, you can pick-up Apple's best AirPods with a decent saving for Black Friday. The improvements to the ANC capabilities and overall usability (volume control on the stalks, for example) make these a truly compelling option for Apple users.

Beats Studio3 AU$499 AU$379 at My Deal (save AU$120)
By now, most music fans will have some idea of what to expect from a set of Beats headphones: reliable bass, generous battery life, active noise-cancelling and that sleek fashion-forward look. Now with a saving of AU$120 attached. Not bad!

65-inch A80K OLED TV with PlayStation 5 Horizon Forbidden West Console Bundle From AU$4,679 AU$3,699 at Sony Australia (save up to AU$1,234)

Could this be one of the best Black Friday TV deals? Potentially, yes, predominantly because it gives you the chance to get your hands on a PS5, along with a digital download of Horizon: Forbidden West. Sony Australia is essentially giving the PS5 away for free too (the A80K is worth AU$3,795 alone), making this a Black Friday deal that deserves your attention. 

Samsung S95B 65-inch OLED TV AU$4,495 AU$3,295 at JB Hi-Fi (save AU$1,200)

The Samsung S95B was a sight to behold when we got our hands on it, and it certainly makes a strong case for the future of QD-OLED technology. Offering deep blacks, super bright whites, support for all HDR formats and even offering a 4K/120Hz gaming mode, it's an absolute beast of a TV. A 65-inch screen too big? The 55-inch S95B is also available at a discount of AU$1,200 via JB Hi-Fi.

Philips 55PUT8215/79 55-inch TV AU$1,295 AU$799 at Amazon (save AU$496)
A HDR10+ and Dolby Vision capable 4K 55-inch TV under AU$800 is worth a look regardless if you're on a budget or looking for a more affordable option to add to a spare room. The smart experience is powered by Android so the choice of apps is vast and complemented by Google Assistant voice control. 

LG C2 OLED TV (65-inch) AU$4295 AU$3460 at Appliance Central (save AU$835)
Winner of not one but TWO What Hi-Fi? Awards, LG's C2 is the ideal TV for most people. It's brighter than any 2021 OLED, produces brilliantly punchy but natural images and boasts every next-gen gaming feature you could ask for. The best-value premium TV at this size – and now even better value.

Sony 55-inch A80J OLED TV AU$2495 AU$1685 at Sony AU eBay (save AU$810 with code)
While not quite boasting the full array of performance attributes found in Sony's top-range OLED offerings, the A80J arguably offers even greater value when considering the features it does have at its asking price - and is a five-star TV because of that. The A80J lands a handy discount for Black Friday, bringing it down by AU$710 - with an additional AU$100 saving on offer via code SNSNOV on eBay.

Samsung 85-inch BU8000 4K Smart TV AU$2995 AU$1769 at PowerlandAU eBay (save AU$1,226 with code)
The Samsung BU8000 has a spec sheet that just about elevates it above most other TVs in the same price range, primarily through the suite of picture technologies and streaming smarts available. And now you can save AU$1,226 on this 85-inch home screen when applying code SNSNOV at checkout with eBay.And now you can save AU$1,226 on this 85-inch home screen when applying code SNSNOV at checkout with eBay.
Discounts apply to most other screen sizes in the BU8000 range:
43-inch AU$899 AU$799 (save AU$50 with code)
50-inch AU$999 AU$859 (save AU$140 with code)
55-inch AU$1,199 AU$979 (save AU$220 with code)
75-inch AU$1,999 AU$1,799 (save AU$200 with code)

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 AU$799.95 AU$639 at Amazon (save AU$160.95)
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 looks to be a very strong offering. With Dolby Atmos with up-firing speakers, the sound profile of the Bose 600 more closely resembles a fuller home theatre solution than a soundbar. And then you get wi-fi, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in, plus voice control.

Samsung HW-Q990B AU$2099 AU$1,225 at Appliance Central (save AU$874)
It's a little unfair to refer to this one as just a 'soundbar'. As you might expect at its price point, the Samsung HW-Q990B is a full home theatre solution with Dolby Atmos and separate subwoofer and rear speaker modules. And now it lands a Black Friday saving of over AU$800.

TCL TS8132 AU$599 AU$365 at Appliance Central (save AU$234)
Simple but effective. We found the soundbar and wireless sub combo to be a very serviceable soundbar solution which provides TV and movie sound to a notably high level of volume for its price, while maintaining clarity and, at its best, a wide and full presentation. If you're needing a flexible soundbar option but don't want to sacrifice too much in overall quality, this deal is for you.

Yamaha SR-B20A AU$300 AU$242 at Amazon (save AU$58)
This is a big-sounding soundbar that makes full use of its size. It might be best suited to wall mounting, but it’s pretty difficult to make it sound bad. We really like its clean, detailed and hefty sound, and the way it decently spreads effect around the room.

Sonos Beam Gen 2 AU$699 AU$595 on The Good Guys (save AU$105)
The second-gen, five-star Sonos Beam soundbar comes with Dolby Atmos support, HDMI eARC compatibility and an updated design. This soundbar is compact, so it’s a good choice if you’re tight on space but still want a wide soundstage. This is our favourite soundbar at this price, so you know you're getting a goody here – especially with the discount on offer here.

Sonos Arc AU$1499 AU$1,194 at JB Hi-Fi (save AU$305)
Sonos' Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar offers one of the most convincing Atmos presentations we've heard and is a must-consider if you have a larger TV (it's designed specifically to partner large screens). We already thought it was deserving of its price tag, but now it has an AU$300 discount, it presents as great value. 

Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD) AU$59 AU$49 at the Google Store (save AU$10)

If you're missing any popular streaming apps on your TV, then grab the latest Chromecast – this particular one only streams in HD quality. It’s powered by Google TV, making it a smoother and more streamlined streaming experience on a not-so-smart telly. You’ll also get a voice-activated remote in the box.

Prefer to stream in 4K? The Chromecast with Google TV 4K is also discounted, now AU$78 from AU$99 at Amazon.

Nvidia Shield TV Pro AU$349.95 AU$239 on Amazon (save AU$110.95)

Amazon previously discounted the rather excellent Nvidia Shield TV Pro during its October Big Smile event, but this Black Friday discount is even greater with AU$239 being the lowest we've ever seen it. If you're serious about 4K HDR streaming, the Shield TV Pro is tough to beat.

Amazon Echo (2020; 4th gen) AU$149 AU$74 on Amazon (save AU$75)
We were hoping the Echo speaker would be a little cheaper this time – AU$74 has been its lowest price previously. Still, back to its lowest price, this Alexa smart speaker is slightly bigger than the Echo Dots, so you get a bit more grunt when it comes to volume control. A decent smart speaker for those committed to the Alexa ecosystem. Available in three colours.

Amazon Echo Dot (2022; 5th gen) AU$79 AU$49 on Amazon (save AU$30)
The fifth generation of the Echo Dot only arrived in October this year, so this is the first time they're getting discounted. These spherical smart speakers – available in three colours – will have Alexa at your beck and call to help control smart home devices, tell you about the weather and stream some music too. In fact, you can get a few of these little devices – one for each room – and pair them up to fill your entire home with your fave tunes.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max AU$99 AU$49 at Amazon (save AU$50)
Amazon's top-of-the-range Fire TV Stick Max has plenty of streaming smarts, bringing the Amazon content ecosystem to any TV and giving you access to all your favorite services in 4K and HDR where supported. It has more power, more memory and a quicker Wi-Fi 6 connection compared to the old Fire TV Stick 4K too.

Sonos One AU$319 AU$259 at The Good Guys (save AU$60)
A typically excellent Sonos speaker with voice control, the Sonos One is a stone-cold five-star wireless speaker – and now even better value thanks to a AU$60 Black Friday price cut over at The Good Guys.

Sonos One SL AU$289 AU$225 at The Good Guys (save AU$64)
If you don't care about using a voice assistant with your Sonos One, then why not save yourself some extra money? The One SL has everything the standard One has, save for the built-in microphones that allow for voice commands. Now a decent AU$64 off for Black Friday 2022.

Sonos Roam AU$299 AU$249 at Mobileciti (save AU$50)
This is the portable Sonos speaker many of us wanted. It's battery-powered and has all the usual Sonos streaming smarts, plus Bluetooth for on-the-fly tunes of course. There are better-sounding Bluetooth speakers out there, but this is uniquely Sonos.

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker $250 $199.95 at Bose (save $50)
The Bose SoundLink Flex is a wonderfully easy-to-use, straightforward, portable Bluetooth speaker. The JBL Flip 6 for $107 is better, but while it might not lead the field, it gets the job done and we appreciate a fuss-free music experience. 

Nintendo Switch console with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Switch Online AU$397 at Amazon (save AU$70.95)
Back in stock at Amazon after a long absence, this is one of the most popular Nintendo Switch bundles and is extremely good value: You're getting a Nintendo Switch, a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and three months of Nintendo Online, which lets you play games online but also gives you access to a library of retro Nintendo gems.