Budget bargains: the top 11 early Black Friday deals for under £100

The latest iteration of JBL’s fantastic Flip series, the Flip 7 is a current What Hi-Fi? Award winner and for good reason: its portable build is rugged and excellent, it comes loaded with great features, and brings new levels of clarity and insight than previous generations, along with plenty of punch and solidity. £80 for a product this good is a splendid deal indeed.

Despite their relatively low outlay, the Sony WH-CH520 Bluetooth headphones are surprisingly well built. They’re also a balanced and engaging listen, while their excellent battery life ensures you can enjoy your favourite tunes for hours on end. They may not be the most glamorous headphones in the world and they don’t have ANC, but the WH-CH520 really are a great budget wireless pair, especially at their current discounted price.

Sony has been on a roll recently, and the WH-CH720N have kept that boulder rolling swiftly onwards. We tested these at £99 and gave them a What Hi-Fi? Award, noting their forceful, robust presentation, solid build and great noise-cancelling for the money. Now, you can pick them up for £30 less than our test price. Need we say more?

These Award-winning wireless earbuds were already cheap and cheerful – and now they’re even cheaper. The Sony WF-C510 feature a solid, musical sound, while their design is compact and comfortable. Okay, they may look and feel a bit cheap, but something has to give at a price point this low. And besides, not only are they fun and engaging but the WF-C510 also have 11 hours of battery life.

The price for the Award-winning Rode NTH-100 wired over-ears has fluctuated considerably in recent days: it was £109 for them last week, and now it has dropped even further. So, it might be wise to take advantage of this one sooner rather than later. If you do, you’ll be getting a well-made pair of closed-back wired headphones that are comfortable to wear for long periods and have a sound that is both eloquent and revealing.

The JBL Charge 6 barely scrapes under the £100 barrier, but it’s one of the best early Black Friday deals we’ve seen so far. Plus, it just won the 2025 Product of The Year Award in the best wireless speaker category, so it’s excellent value at its original price, let alone with £70 off. It sounds powerful and punchy, while it's well-built and highly portable, especially with its sturdy handle strap.

Another What Hi-Fi? Award winner to feature on our list, the Roberts Revival Petite 2 sounds clearer, richer and more dynamic than you’d expect for such a small, stylish package. Yes, its smaller size limits the depth of bass, but it's lively, engaging, and surprisingly punchy. It’s also loaded with features, such as FM and DAB/DAB+ radio tuners, a small but informative display, and Bluetooth for streaming.

A fine example of the adage “old but gold”, the Audio Pro Addon T3 won Product of the Year way back in 2015. This portable Bluetooth speaker delivers a full sound for the money, being both expressive and dynamic. It’s also built superbly. The deal price is only available for Richer Sound’s VIP Club members, but signing up is free and takes about a minute. Plus, all the colourways can be had at the discounted rate.

The Goldring E3 moving magnet cartridge works well with most affordable turntables, and if you’ve got a good mid-priced deck in need of a cartridge upgrade, this early Black Friday deal could be just what you’re looking for. It’s easy to fit, and you’ll get a sound that is refined and clear, balanced and detailed. This moving magnet cartridge is also nicely shaped and entirely conventional, with its 2.0g tracking weight.

Considering its relatively small size, the Sharp HT-SB700 soundbar packs a surprisingly big punch. It struggles with music, but if you’re after an improvement to your TV’s speakers for watching films or series, it’s got you covered. Dialogue and emotion are conveyed well, while there is a decent level of detail. Bearing in mind that our testing price was £199 and we gave it four stars, £89 represents a solid deal for this ultra-budget soundbar.

Although the Sony HT-SF150 lacks some outright detail, it’s one of the best budget soundbars you can buy, even four years after we first tested it. It certainly looks the part, while feeling solid and well-built too. It struggles with timing when playing music, but this 2.0 sound system is a marked improvement over TV speakers, and despite its shortcomings, you’ll struggle to find a better soundbar at this price point.