Best early Black Friday deals 2025: hi-fi audio, home theater, speakers, soundbars and more

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are the complete wireless package, boasting outstanding noise-cancelling capabilities, excellent design and punchy, entertaining sound. And you're spoilt for choice, with this $50 discount available across Black, Deep Plum, Desert Gold, Midnight Violet and White Smoke.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max was $60 now $35 (save $25)
With an impressive spec list, full range of streaming apps, and an easy-to-navigate interface (particularly when using the bundled Alexa remote) the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers plug-and-play streaming at its lowest-ever price.
Read our Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review

The 42-inch LG C5 is the best small OLED TV we’ve tested offering flawless gaming specifications and a solid, immersive picture. Just make sure to budget for a soundbar with it as the TV’s speakers are distinctly average.

Sony WH-1000XM4 was $348 now $209 at Walmart (save $139)
These comfortable and lightweight headphones offer up sensational audio quality. Plus, you get good noise-cancelling and battery life. This is a great price for these five-star headphones. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-1000XM4 review

The Sony HT-S2000 is a truly affordable five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar that just got even cheaper. Delivering excellent sound quality for its low price, it also offers features missing from comparable rivals such as the previously mentioned Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC. Pretty sweet for 40% off.

Sonos Arc was $899 now $599 at Amazon (save $300)
The five-star Sonos Arc is a soundbar of rare quality, now boasting a wildly competitive price during Amazon's Black Friday sale. With a chunky $300 saving, it'd be a hard one to miss out on. Five stars
Read our Sonos Arc review

Roku Streaming Stick 4K: was $50 now $30 at Walmart (save $20)
Roku's smart stick supports HDR and promises 30% faster streaming as well as all the apps you could need. At this discount, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more full-featured streamer for the money, especially one that's so small and portable.

Samsung LS03B was $1997 now $997 at Amazon (save $1000)
Samsung's Frame TV packs in a 4K QLED display, HDR, and 120Hz support alongside a sleek, modern design that wants to be the centerpiece of your living room and a full-featured TV at the same time.

JBL Charge 5 was $179 now $119 at Amazon (save $60)
This five-star Bluetooth speaker comes packed with a clear, detailed sound; a wide open soundstage; and even robust dust- and waterproofing, too. At this price, it's hard to say no to this speaker. Five stars
Read our JBL Charge 5 review

Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $298 at Amazon (save $102)
The best pair of wireless noise-cancelling 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. Though they are bettered by the newer XM6. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review

A huge discount on these relatively recent AirPods is big news indeed. They don't have active noise cancellation (ANC) and lack a couple of features of their (pricier) ANC counterparts, but they still offer a lot of bang for our buck.

The Samsung S90F is an excellent OLED TV, especially the 48-inch model, which offers excellent gaming features and a punchy bright picture that will delight most people. Just be aware its speakers are a little on the quiet side.

The 55-inch LG C5 was one of the first new OLEDs we tested this year and it remains one of 2025’s best, offering excellent gaming specifications, solid picture quality, stellar app support and good, by TV standards, audio. If you’re looking for a well rounded performer this is the one to get.

It’s not cheap, even on a deal, but the Sony Bravia 8 II is the best premium OLED we’ve reviewed this year. So much so, that we gave it a What Hi-Fi? Award. If you want the best picture and audio quality possible on an OLED this is the one to get.

The 65-inch LG C5 is a fantastic all-rounder. Offering a bright, punchy, but never overbaked picture, excellent gaming features and solid app support it’s all the OLED most people need. At its current price it’s also one of the best options right now when it comes to value for money.

If you’re after the best picture quality possible then the Sony Bravia 8 II is the best option right now. Sure, even with current deals, it is slightly more expensive than many rivals, but it is the top performer you can get. So if you’re a cinephile or serious movie fan, we think it’s worth the added investment.

Bigger is always better right? If you agree with that sentiment then we’d suggest checking out the 77-inch LG C5. The set shares the same core DNA as its smaller siblings and has had a hefty sum knocked off its price thanks to this stellar deal.

At time of writing, this 48-inch C4 is actually cheaper than the 42-incher. It's a stunning TV, thanks to its great picture quality and peerless gaming specs. Just a shame about the sound. Five stars
Read our LG C4 (48-inch) review

Sony XR-42A90K was $1400 now $1198 at Amazon (save $202)
This 42-inch OLED TV lacks the flawless gaming spec of the LGs above, but its movie performance is superb and it sounds significantly better, thanks to Sony's clever Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, which features actuators that vibrate the whole screen in order to make sound. Five stars
Read our Sony XR-42A90K review

Omni QLED 50-inch TV was $530 now $280 (save $250)
Amazon's line of budget QLED TVs offer up 4K support, HDR, full-array local dimming, and Amazon's own brand of smart TV OS. If you want a user-friendly, all-in-one smart hub, this QLED TV is an excellent choice – especially with this discount. Five stars
Read our Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review

Sony Bravia 8 55in was $1999 now $1299 at Best Buy (save $700)
The 65in version of the Bravia 8 won an Award for its immersive picture quality and decent sound, so this slightly smaller model should still be a great buy, especially with $700 off.
Read our Sony Bravia 8 (65in) review

Amazon Fire TV 65-inch Omni QLED was $999 now $759 (save $240)
We've reviewed the 65-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED and can heartily recommend it at this knockdown price. This model received a solid four-star rating, in part due to its consistent picture and strong features for the money. We've seen this TV drop to as low as $549 before (March 2024), but this is still a great price.

LG OLED55C4 was $1800 now $1096 at Walmart (save $704)
Though the LG C5 is now out, the C4 is currently a lot cheaper thanks to a sea of discounts across all its sizes. This is especially true for the 55-inch model. If you want a great all round performer then this is a fantastic option at a great price.

LG OLED65C4 $2700 now $1296 at Amazon (save $1404)
Though its specifications make it look like a modest upgrade on the older C3, when we reviewed it we found the C4 is one of the best OLEDs you'll find at its price. Take this discount into consideration though, and it's even better value, making it a great option for any buyer looking for a great all rounder.
Read the full LG C4 review

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are the complete wireless package, boasting outstanding noise-cancelling capabilities, excellent design and punchy, entertaining sound. And you're spoilt for choice, with this $50 discount available across Black, Deep Plum, Desert Gold, Midnight Violet and White Smoke.

A huge discount on these relatively recent AirPods is big news indeed. They don't have active noise cancellation (ANC) and lack a couple of features of their (pricier) ANC counterparts, but they still offer a lot of bang for our buck.

Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $288 at Amazon (save $112)
Until they were superseded by the XM6, the Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones were best in class in their premium field. They're still great headphones, and this decent saving makes them even better performance-per-buck value. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless was $380 now $250 at Amazon (Save $130)
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones earned a five-star review for their great sound and comprehensive feature set. Not to mention 60 hours of battery life! Now, you can get your hands on them for significantly less than their launch price. We would snap these up. Five stars
Read our Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review

Sony WF-1000XM5 was $299 now $248 at Amazon (save $51)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound unbelievably clear, detailed and refined. The WF-1000XM5 also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. Few rivals exist capable of touching them, especially with this hefty Black Friday discount. Five stars
Read our Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Apple AirPods Pro 2 was $249 now $199 at Walmart (save $50)
Apple’s ANC buds are five-star favourites. With impressive ANC, a hugely enjoyable sound that’s powerful, dynamic and subtle, along with personalised spatial audio and new Apple-centric features, the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are the some of the best AirPods you can buy – they're also cheaper than the new AirPods Pro 3. Five stars
Read our AirPods Pro 2 review

Panasonic RZ-S500W was $180 now $99 at Wallmart (save $80)
Panasonic's noise-canceling true wireless earbuds are the best you can buy at this new permanent price drop, offering features and sound quality that are very rare at this price. The RZ-S500W have been around for a while which is why you can make quite the saving. Five stars
Read our Panasonic RZ-S500W review

Sony WH-CH720N was $150 now $99 at Amazon (save $51)
For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a dependably 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. Most definitely a job well done. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our Sony WH-CH720N review

EarFun Air was $66 now $40 at Amazon (save $26)
The EarFun Air buds earned a What Hi-Fi? Award in 2020 and for good reason. These earbuds sound great, have tons of features, and they're well-built. With this Black Friday deal, they're exceptional value, too. Five stars
Read our EarFun Air review

Beats Studio Buds was $150 now $99 at Walmart (save $51)
We called these new Beats "a neat true wireless solution that represents one of the best affordable alternatives to Apple’s AirPods we’ve seen so far". So, what are you waiting for?
Read our Beats Studio Buds review

Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $298 at Amazon (save $102)
The best pair of wireless noise-cancelling 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. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Sonos Ray was $279 now $219 at Amazon (save $60)
Sonos's smallest and cheapest soundbar serves up excellent vocal clarity, punchy projection and a detailed high end. Since a firmware update fixed its buzzing low end, it's a solid four-star proposition, and a steal at this price.
Read our Sonos Ray review

Sonos Arc was $899 now $599 at Amazon (save $300)The five-star Sonos Arc is a soundbar of rare quality, now boasting a wildly competitive price during Amazon's Black Friday. With a chunky $300 saving, it'd be a hard one to miss out on. Five stars
Read our Sonos Arc review

The Sony HT-S2000 is a truly affordable five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar that just got even cheaper. Delivering excellent sound quality for its low price, it also offers features missing from comparable rivals such as the previously mentioned Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC. Pretty sweet for 40% off.

Samsung HW-Q600A was $600 now $327 at Amazon (save $273)
If you want seriously-cinematic sound at a reasonable price, this could be worth considering. The soundbar/sub combo includes up-firing channels and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound.
Read our Samsung HW-Q600A review

Samsung HW-Q990D $2000 $1000 at Best Buy (save $1000)
Our favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar system, the Samsung HW-Q990D is what our expert reviews team called "a hugely compelling package overall" thanks to its big, immersive and three-dimensional sound. It's not only a superb choice for movie enthusiasts but also gamers courtesy of its twin 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 inputs. Five stars
Read our Samsung HW-Q990D review

Samsung The Freestyle Full HD portable smart projector was $800 now $569 at Best Buy (save $231)
Samsung's portable projector takes the fun on the go, with integrated streaming apps and a compact form factor that means you can take this mini projector anywhere.
Read our Samsung The Freestyle review

Samsung LSP7T was $3500 now $2497 at Samsung (save $1003)
If the LSP9T is a little big for your budget, Samsung's more reasonable UST offers a very decent compromise without having to miss out on the brilliant Tizen OS and the very handy aerial socket for terrestrial TV.

KEF LSX II LT was $1000 now $835 at Amazon (save $165)
These additions to KEF's excellent wireless speaker system range are fantastic: they're cheaper than the LSX II by losing a few extra features, but the LSX II LT retain the exact same five-star stunning sound. That's a win for us. Perfect for desktop systems or a full-blown compact hi-fi system – this deal makes it even more attractive than before.

JBL Charge 5: was $180 now $120 at Amazon (save $60)
This five-star Bluetooth speaker comes packed with a clear, detailed sound; a wide open soundstage; and even robust dust- and waterproofing, too. At this price, it's hard to say no to this speaker. Five stars
Read our JBL Charge 5 review

Klipsch R-41PM was $499 now $198 at Amazon (save $301)
These are very well equipped active speakers by Klipsch that offer an integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth, digital optical, analog RCA and USB inputs.

Dali Oberon 5 was $1500 now $999 at Amazon (save $501)
The Oberons have the dynamic subtlety, rhythmic precision and sheer transparency to pull the listener into the musical experience. Superb floorstanders. Five stars
Read our Dali Oberon 5 review

The formerly Award-winning Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 are stunningly refined, sophisticated standmounts that deserve a place on your shortlist. With $100 off and costing a meagre $399, they're well worth considering if you're searching for awesome value for money.

Fluance RT81 was $350 now $299 at Amazon (save $51)
The RT81 is an instantly likeable deck that won't let you down. It sounds good out of the box and can be easily upgraded at a later stage. A talented musical turntable.
Read our Fluance RT81 review

Onkyo TX-8220 was $349 now $259 at Amazon (save $151)
This stereo receiver features two powerful amplifiers, digital audio inputs for TV and BD/DVD player connection, analog inputs for your audio devices and built-in Bluetooth connectivity. There is even a dedicated phono input for your vinyl record player.
Read our Onkyo TX-8250 review

Denon AVR-X2700H was $1099 now $679 at Amazon (save $420)
This five-star AVR comes packed with fantastic spatial audio control, an amazing sense of rhythm, and supports 8K as well as HDMI 2.1. With this massive Black Friday discount, this AVR is a phenomenal deal. Five stars
Read our Denon AVR-X2700H review