The best Black Friday deals still live 2023: hi-fi, home theater, headphones and more

Apple AirPods (2019) was $159 now $89 at Walmart (save $60)
These currently sell for $159, but Walmart is slashing the price for the Black Friday sale. That's a decent deal – these are tonally balanced, with more sophisticated sonics and flawless wireless tech.
Read our Apple AirPods (2019) review

Samsung 43-inch QN90B: was $1197 now $948 at Amazon (save $249)
This Mini-LED TV offers up truly impressive blacks, excellent brightness, and tons of gaming-friendly connectivity. If you're looking for a TV that performs great and is a deal, look no further. Five stars
Read our Samsung QN90B review

Sony WH-1000XM4 was $348 now $240 at Walmart (save $108)
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. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM4 review

LG C3 OLED was $2500 now $1597 at Walmart (save $903)
This LG TV offers up some impressive image quality, absolutely superb gaming performance, and a user-friendly interface, too. At $903 below MSRP, it's hard to say no to this four-star set.
Read our LG OLED65C3 review

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max was $59 now $40 (save $19)
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

Sonos Beam 2: was $499 now $399 at Amazon (save $100)
The brilliant Beam (Gen 2) is a two-time Award winning Dolby Atmos soundbar and an absolute steal at this great price for Black Friday. Five stars.

Chromecast 1080p was $30 now $20 at Walmart (save $10)
Google's Chromecast is a user-friendly, featured-packed media streamer with all the apps you already know and love. You'll get that same great HDR with the 1080p model, but you will be limited to Full HD. Thankfully, you can get this streamer for just $20.

JBL Xtreme 3: was $379 now $229 at Amazon (save $150)
This five-star speaker comes with a rugged build, an impressive sense of detail and dynamics, and strong timing, too. We loved this speaker at its original $350, and at just $229 this is an absolute steal.

Sony BDP-S6700 4K Blu-ray player was $178 now $119 at BestBuy
The BDP-S6700 scored a coveted five-star rating in our tests. Budget by price but not by nature, the 4K upscaling performance belies its low price tag. Built-in Wi-Fi provides access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Spotify. 

Beats Solo 3 Wireless was $199 now $99 at Walmart (save $100)
With impressive wireless technology courtesy of Apple's W1 chip, a famously stylish design in a choice of three colours, a 40-hour battery life, and – of course – this saving, any shortcomings when it comes to ultimate sound quality can be more easily overlooked.
Read our Beats Solo 3 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.

UE Wonderboom 3 was $100 now $60 at Amazon (save $40)
We gave the Wonderboom and Wonderboom 2 five-stars in our reviews, while the Wonderboom 3 brings battery life upgrades, improved Bluetooth tech, and a more sustainable design. If you need a hardy waterproof speaker, the Wonderboom is always a strong choice.
Read our UE Wonderboom 3 review

Denon AVR-X2800H was $1200 now $849 (save $351)
With an open soundstage, clear vocals and quick timing, the AVR-X2800H has a great sound and the connectivity options to match. No wonder it's a What Hi-Fi? award-winner. Five stars.

Samsung LS03B was $1997 now $1598 at Amazon (save $399)
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 Flip 6 was $130 now $90 at Amazon (save $40)
Coming with excellent clarity and separation, punchy bass, and even a useful EQ system, the Flip 6 sets the standard for a Bluetooth speaker at its price. Thankfully, this Black Friday you can get yours for $40 off, making this not just a great speaker but great value too. Five stars
Read our JBL Flip 6 review

JBL Charge 5: was $180 now $120 at Amazon
This five-star Bluetooth speaker comes packed with a clear, detailed sound; a wide open soundstage; and even robust dust- and waterproofing, too. At $60 off, it's hard to say no to this speaker. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our JBL Charge 5 review

Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $328 at Amazon (save $72)
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. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review

QuietComfort 45 was $329 now $199 at Amazon (save $130)
These excellent ANC headphones from Bose offer up strong noise-cancellation alongside impressive battery life and a comfortable build. At $130 off, if you're looking for a solid pair of cans, look no further.

Amazon Echo (4th Gen) was $99 now $55 at Amazon (save $44)
Amazon's popular smart speaker is back with a whole new look in its fourth generation. It also has a built-in Zigbee smart hub this time round, and extra bass. Four stars
Read our Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review

Apple AirPods Max was $549 now $449 at Amazon (save $100)
Yes, even with this fantastic deal Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it. Five stars
Read our AirPods Max review

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless was $400 now $299 at Amazon (save $101)
Sennheiser's Momentum 3 wireless ANC headphones are an admirable set of Bluetooth over ears. We complemented their energetic presentation and stellar noise cancelling in our review, and they still hold up even with the newer Momentum 4 now on the market. Five stars
Read our Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless review

TCL 32S335 was $230 now $130 at Amazon (save $100)
No one is claiming that this little TCL TV is even in the same league as the big boys that fill out the rest of this list, but if you're looking for a very cheap TV, we've not tested anything better. For a very low price, you get a 32-inch 720p TV with the Roku operating system and surprisingly decent picture quality. A bargain.
Read our TCL 32S335 review

42-inch LG C2 OLED was $1200 now $1077 at Amazon (save $123)
The 42-inch version of LG's C2 OLED is so brilliant, we gave it an Award, and that was when it was new and therefore pretty expensive. Now that it's been out over a year, there are massive discounts to be had, as you can see. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our LG OLED42C2 review

42-inch LG C3 OLED was $1400 now $897 at Amazon (save $503)
The C2 above has been replaced by this C3. It's another great TV, but the improvements are slight so we recommend you buy the C2 while it's still available and cheaper. Still, if you need the latest and greatest, this deal makes the C3 more tempting than ever.
Read our LG OLED42C3 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

48-inch LG C3 OLED was $1500 now $1049 at Best Buy (save $300)
This LG TV offers up some impressive image quality, absolutely superb gaming performance, and a user-friendly interface, too. At $300 off, it's hard to say no to this five-star OLED TV from LG. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our LG OLED48C3 review

Omni QLED 50-inch TV was $530 now $400 (save $130)
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 when you can find one that's $130 off. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review

Sony XR-55A95K was $3000 now $2479 at Walmart (save $521)
The Sony A95K was the first QD-OLED we tested. Its combination of Quantum Dot and OLED technologies results in a picture with incredible contrast and colors, all tied together with Sony's usual cinematic subtlety. It sounds very good by TV standards, too. Very expensive at launch, this trailblazer is now a little more attainable with this deal. Five stars
Read our Sony XR-55A95K review

Sony XR-55A80L was $1900 now $1398 at Crutchfield (save $502)
The brand new Sony A80L is the surprise of 2023 so far. It uses standard OLED panel technology (rather than QD-OLED or MLA) but produces an incredibly punchy, vibrant and exciting picture that still exhibits Sony's trademark authenticity. You'll still get bigger discounts on one of last year's sets, but deals for this brilliant Sony are starting to appear. What Hi-Fi Award winner
Read our Sony XR-55A80L review

LG OLED55G3 was $2500 now $1799 at Best Buy (save $701)
The LG G3 is the very first TV to benefit from MLA technology, which uses microscopic lenses in order to focus the light being produced by the TV's OLEDs, resulting in significantly higher brightness. It's a brilliantly punchy TV that also boasts essentially flawless gaming specs and a gorgeous 'Gallery' design. Five stars
Read our LG OLED55G3 review

Samsung S90C OLED was $1900 now $1600 at Best Buy (save $300)
This Samsung TV comes packed with 4K/120Hz support, HDR, Dolby Atmos and more, making it a solid choice for movie buffs and hardcore gamers alike. At $300 off, this OLED TV is worth a look if you want a new set that doesn't appear to make many compromises. If it's anything like its predecessor, this is a very good TV indeed.

Samsung QN90B was $1197 now $948 at Amazon (save $245)
This Mini-LED TV offers up truly impressive blacks, excellent brightness, and tons of gaming-friendly connectivity. If you're looking for a TV that performs great and is a deal, look no further. Five stars
Read our Samsung QN90B review

Samsung LS03B was $1997 now $1597 at Amazon (save $400)
Samsung's Frame 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.

58-inch 4K QLED TV was $600 now $360 at Amazon (save $240)
If you're looking for a modern QLED 4K smart TV that'll handle all your streaming needs as well as casual next-gen gaming, this Hisense TV will get the job done. What's more is that with this deal you'll get a great value, too.

EarFun Air earbuds was $66 now $36 at Amazon (save $20)
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. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our EarFun Air review

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 2 earbuds was $60 now $25 at Amazon (save $35)
These four-star earbuds manage to offer a full, fun listening experience when we reviewed them at their retail price, and now at less than half of what they once cost, these buds are a smokin' hot deal, indeed.
Read our Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 2 review

Apple AirPods (2019) was $159 now $89 at Walmart (save $70)
These AirPods did drop to $99 for a while, and are now even cheaper still. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a much lower price.
Read our Apple AirPods (2019) review

Beats Solo 3 Wireless was $199 now $99 at Walmart (save $100)
With impressive wireless technology courtesy of Apple's W1 chip, a famously stylish design in a choice of three colours, a 40-hour battery life, and – of course – this saving, any shortcomings when it comes to ultimate sound quality can be more easily overlooked.
Read our Beats Solo 3 Wireless review

Beats Studio Buds was $150 now $89 at Walmart (save $61)
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-1000XM4 was $350 now $248 at Amazon (save $102)
Sony’s premium XM4 might have been trumped by the XM5 but they still deliver a sonic masterclass. Nothing really lets that down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great for the money. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM4 review

Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $328 at Amazon (save $72)
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. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review

QuietComfort 45 was $330 now $199 at Amazon (save $31)
These impressive Bose wireless headphones (in Triple Black or White Smoke) are great on the go, offering amazing noise-cancelling and a punchy, exciting sound.
Read our Bose QuietComfort 45 review

AirPods Max was $549 now $449 at Amazon (save $100)
Yes, even with a fantastic deal Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our AirPods Max review

Sonos Beam 2: was $499 now $399 at Amazon (save $100)
The brilliant Beam (Gen 2) is a two-time Award winning Dolby Atmos soundbar and an absolute steal at this great price for Black Friday. Five stars.

Sennheiser Ambeo Max was $2500 now $1699 at Crutchfield (save $801)
Standing over four feet wide, Sennheiser's Ambeo is not for the faint of heart or short of space. But it sounds sensational and boasts Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. Relatively expensive by soundbar standards, but worth investigating if you can get a discount. Five Stars
Read our Sennheiser Ambeo Max review

LG SP8YA was $800 now $476 at Walmart (save $324)
This Dolby Atmos soundbar with a wireless sub has much of the connectivity and features of LG's higher-end models. There's eARC, plus another HDMI 2.1 input with 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10 pass-through, as well as an optical input and a USB port. Streaming is well catered for too – alongside Bluetooth and wi-fi, there’s Chromecast and Apple Airplay 2.
Read our LG SP8YA review

Samsung HW-Q950A was $1800 now $1199 at Amazon (save $601)
There are big savings to be had Samsung's flagship 2021 soundbar, which has more drivers than any other model on the market. The 11.1.4-channel soundbar delivers both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound, which makes for epic sound.
Read our Samsung HW-Q950A review

Samsung HW-Q600A was $600 now $250 at Amazon (save $350)
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

Sony SF100 was $128 now $99 at Target (save $29)
This offers a significant sonic enhancement for little outlay. Alongside HDMI ARC, it has an optical input supporting Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono and LPCM 2ch. There's also a USB port and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity for music playback from an external source too.
Read our Sony SF150 review

Epson EpiqVision EF-11 HD projector was $800 now $600 at Crutchfield (save $200)
The HD mini laser projector can produce a 1080p image of up to 150in at 1000 lumens of brightness, and it can do so with a 360-degree projection angle, meaning that you can place it almost anywhere. It has an HDMI-in and Miracast for screen sharing.

Samsung The Freestyle Full HD portable smart projector was $800 now $500 at Best Buy (save $300)
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.

Leisure 470 Mini was $149 now $100 at Best Buy (save $49)
Not one we've reviewed but this cheap projector has proved popular. It connects to your tablet or smartphone wirelessly and will produce a picture of up to 250 inches across. Its native resolution is 720p, but it supports 1080p, too.

Samsung LSP7T was $3500 now $2799 at Samsung (save $701)
If the LSP9T below 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.

JBL Xtreme 3: was $379 now $229 at Amazon (save $150)
This five-star speaker comes with a rugged build, an impressive sense of detail and dynamics, and strong timing, too. We loved this speaker at its original $350, and at just $229 this is an absolute steal.

Wonderboom 3 was $100 now $60 at Amazon (save $40)
We gave the Wonderboom and Wonderboom 2 five-stars in our reviews, while the Wonderboom 3 brings battery life upgrades, improved Bluetooth tech, and a more sustainable design. If you need a hardy waterproof speaker, the Wonderboom is always a strong choice.
Read our UE Wonderboom 3 review

JBL Flip 6 was $130 now $90 at Amazon (save $40)
Coming with excellent clarity and separation, punchy bass, and even a useful EQ system, the Flip 6 sets the standard for a Bluetooth speaker at its price. Thankfully, this Black Friday you can get yours for $28 off, making this not just a great speaker but a great value. Five stars
Read our JBL Flip 6 review

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 $60 off, it's hard to say no to this speaker. What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Read our JBL Charge 5 review

JBL Xtreme 2 was $350 now $300 at Amazon (save $50)
When we reviewed this larger portable speaker, we concluded: "One of the best portable speakers around, the Xtreme 2 offers sonic subtlety you wouldn’t expect from first impressions". And look at that discount! Five stars
Read our JBL Xtreme 2 review

Sony LSPX-S3: was $350 now $248 at Amazon (save $102)
A unique speaker that packs a lot of tech into a very futuristic aesthetic – and then makes it glow like a candle. It'll be the ultimate conversation piece over the holiday season and should sound great, too, especially with a discount. 

Klipsch R-41PM was $499 now $299 at Amazon (save $200)
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 $1040 at Amazon (save $460)
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

Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 was $330 now $200 at Amazon (save $130)
Under review, we praised Elac's already budget bookshelf bobby dazzlers for their 'detailed and organised sound', 'solid build' and 'unfussy nature', leaving us with no choice but to give them five sweet stars and a subsequent award – for four years running. At this price, they are a steal. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 review