I'm finding the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday headphones deals as they go live

Sony WF-C700N earbuds was £100 now £62 at Amazon (save £38)
Amazing all-rounders at an amazing price, the WF-C700N are a step up in terms of all-round quality from the WF-C510 above. These are also a comfortable and light design with the added attraction of noise cancelling and an even more detailed, musical and mature sound. A terrific budget pair and even better buy at this knockdown price.
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Sony WF-C510 was £55 now £40 at Amazon (save £15)
This deal is big news, as it's the lowest price we've seen on the five-star Sony WF-C510. These budget wireless earbuds could be the steal of Black Friday so far thanks to their combination of great sound quality and ridiculously low price. Up to 11-hour battery life, a lightweight design and musical sound make these buds – and this deal – hard to resist.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was £300 now £198 at Amazon (save £112)
The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds boast the best noise cancelling in their class and are a five-star buy at their full £300 asking price, never mind with this huge discount. Now they've dropped under £200 for the first time, we wouldn't hesitate to splash the cash. They're extremely comfortable, nice to use, and produce an energetic, hugely entertaining sound.
Five stars

Apple AirPods Pro 2 was £229 now £179 at Amazon (save £50)
The AirPods Pro 2 are Apple's best in-ear AirPods ever and the first to earn five stars from us. Clever adaptive ANC, wonderfully detailed, dynamic, powerful sound and constantly added features make these wireless earbuds one of the best around. This is the joint-lowest deal we've seen them at – but will they drop lower next week?

Deal also available at John Lewis, Currys, EE

Sony WF-1000XM5 was £259 now £175 at Amazon (save £84)
Sony's exemplary flagship wireless earbuds sound unbelievably clear, detailed and refined. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the premium price, which is now seeing a welcome drop to under £200. Few current rivals can touch the Sony WF-1000XM5, especially with this tantalising discount for the black finish.
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Apple AirPods 4 with ANC: was £179 now £169 at Amazon (save £10)
The newest AirPods 4 with ANC offer effective sound blocking in an 'open' standard design (no tips) and brings plenty of flagship iOS features, along with a detailed, neutral and agile sound that's closer to the excellent Pro 2.. Now with its first £10 drop.

Deal also available at John Lewis

If you prefer the standard AirPods 4 (without ANC or extra features), these are also available for £10 off: was £129 now £119 at Amazon and John Lewis.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 was £260 now £159 at Amazon (save £141)
The Momentum True Wireless 4 are Sennhieser's top-of-the-range wireless earbuds and can be yours with a hefty discount. They are a fine alternative to the Sony WF-1000XM5 thanks to their comfy fit, thorough feature set, neat touch ssensitive controls and entertaining sound quality. Five stars

AirPods 3 was £169 now £99 at Currys (save £70)
The older AirPods 3 with Lightning connector is now at the lowest price we've seen yet – the drop is certainly thanks to the new AirPods 4 models succeeding as standard 'Pods this year. The AirPods 3 are comfortable, lightweight buds, feature spatial audio support, no ANC, but a clean, neutral sound. Now the cheapest AirPods you can currently buy.

Earfun Air was £55 now £25 at Amazon (save £30)
If you want a properly cheap pair of earbuds that do the basics well, consider the EarFun Air. A great option for tight budgets, they boast solid sound quality and good battery life. Five stars

Denon PerL Pro was £299 now £141 at Amazon (save £158)
If you want sound customised to your specific hearing profile, these Denon PerL Pro earbuds could be right up your street. They look large but are surprisingly lightweight, with a stunningly clean, open and controlled sound – and that's before you go through the personalised listening tests. While the Sony and Apple flagships offer a more dynamic and rhythmically precise sound, these unique buds are worth considering, especially with over £100 off now.

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 was £169 now £119 at Amazon (save £50)
Launched this year, the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 go big on battery life, offering a total of 52 hours with the charging case. They sound clean, detailed and very balanced, with a host of decent features and, best of all, comedian Matt Berry on guest voice prompt duty. ANC and dynamics could be bettered, but they are a friendly and entertaining mid-range pair. It's also great to see a discount on such new wireless earbuds, too.

Sony WH-CH720N was £99 now £64 at Amazon (save £35)
For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a well made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Our pick of the best cheap Bluetooth over-ears this Black Friday.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 was £379 now £245 at Amazon (save £134)
Sony's flagship over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and this saving over their original RRP makes the Sony WH-1000XM5 even better performance-per-pound value. A great buy at a fantastically low price.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 was £350 now £175 at Amazon (save £175)
Despite being a couple of years older than their XM5 siblings, don't underestimate the Sony WH-1000XM4, especially at this new low price. These once flagship wireless earbuds still offer excellent sound quality, competitive noise-cancelling, loads of features and 30 hourbattery life.
Five stars

RØDE NTH-100 was £150 now £105 at Amazon (save £45)
Be as critical or as casual in your listening as you like, the Røde NTH-100 will put you fully in the picture with their highly revealing sound. If you want budget wired, closed-back over-ears, these are outstanding value even at their original price, but with this drop, they're a fine option.
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AirPods Max was £499 now £429 at Currys (save £70)
The Apple AirPods Max luxurious over-ears are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are some of the best-sounding wireless headphones we have heard. You'll find the newer USB-C-sporting model with new finishes for £499, but the older Lightning-equipped version is on Black Friday sale for a lower £429 deal price. Tip: check different finishes to see which one is in stock and at lowest price.

Sony WH-CH520 was £60 now £32 at Amazon (save £28)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, the Sony WH-CH520 offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. But if you want noise cancellation, Sony's step up £64 WH-CH720N are ideal. Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones were £450 now £299 at Currys (save £151)
Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones earned five stars during testing, and it's easy to see why. The heavyweight cans offer exceptional noise-cancelling alongside a rich, involving sound and a very healthy feature set with spatial audio support. Oh, and did we mention that they (in a Lunar Blue finish) are now available at their lowest price ever? Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 was £599 now £399 at Amazon (save £200)
These premium Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ear wireless headphones are a superb example of flagship cans – beautiful to behold and sublime to listen to. Effective ANC, outstanding clarity and punchy performance make these a fantastic portable pair. It's not often you see such a fine pair of over-ears reduced by such a healthy figure, and at this knockdown price, the Px8 are easily preferable over the AirPods Max.

The Focal Bathys' name refers to a bathysphere, the deep-sea submersible used for exploring the ocean depths, an apt moniker considering that, like the aforementioned vessel, their price is also sinking rapidly. Down from £699 to £549, we don't often see the Bathys enjoying major discounts, though when prices do drop, they tend to drop pretty hard. Hold out for a possibly better deal or nab this one while you get the chance.
Five stars
Deal also at Sevenoaks and Richer Sounds

Grado SR325x was £330 now £247 at AV.com (save £83)
Our favourite wired headphones at this price, the majestic Grado SR325x open-backs are effortlessly musical and just so much fun to listen to. If you don't mind an open-back (leaky) design, this deal deserves to be snapped up.
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Grado SR80x was £130 now £102 at Amazon (save £28)
If you can't afford the Grados above but are set on an open-back design with retro aesthetics, the more affordable SR80x siblings are excellent value for money. Five stars

Focal Elegia was £799 now £329 at Sevenoaks (save £470)
Some of the best deals we find are on older kit, and these premium Focal Elegia wired headphones are a perfect example. Their original high retail price has been slashed by a massive £470, making these four-star pairs a good deal more attractive. The classy, comfortable build and spacious, sophisticated sound with deep bass are ideal for at-home listening. Four stars

Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation was £999 now £699 at Amazon (save £300)
The current 3rd-gen Beyerdynamic T1 open-back over-ears are a step up in performance and compatibility from their predecessors and are among the best wired headphones at this premium price. They're ideal for your hi-fi system and are wonderfully comfortable. Grab them at this very generous discount while you can. Five stars

Beyerdynamic Amiron was £545 now £429 at Amazon (save £116)
When it comes to the Beyerdynamic Amiron headphones, one word springs to mind: comfort. The earcups and headband are made of Alcantara microfibres and micro velour, which is as luxurious as it sounds. Oh, and they sound as good as they feel, too. Five stars