Best Cyber Monday headphone and earbud deals still live in Australia – Sony, Bose, AirPods and more

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These are strong contenders for best in class, we liked these cans so much that we had to give them the full five-star rating. They were, admittedly, much cheaper during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but we still rate this price as being one to consider. They're lightweight, comfortable to wear, offer up to 60 hours of battery life and have excellent ANC. We were even impressed by its call quality, too. Five stars

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A slight increase over their Cyber Monday price – and only in the Forest Green Colour – Bowers & Wilkins' flagship wireless noise-cancelling over-ears may still be big money despite this 47% discount, but they certainly offer the luxury and performance to match. They are hugely capable performers that justify their hefty price with a combination of build and sound quality that cheaper alternatives simply can’t match. Five stars

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If you can't afford Sony's latest AU$455 XM5 flagships, their XM4 predecessors here are excellent value – the silver pair (pictured) in particular – as they approach their end of shelf life. These are detailed, musical performers that remain competitive on the noise-cancelling, battery life and feature fronts too. They have been lingering around the AU$400 price point for some time, so this dramatic dip in price is welcome. Five stars

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For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a dependably made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of wireless over-ear headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good active noise cancellation 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

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These current noise-cancelling over-ear headphones from Bose are a mild update on the QuietComfort 45, which offered up strong ANC alongside decent sound quality and a comfortable build. A decent price if you can't stretch to the brand's flagship QuietComfort Ultra (currently AU$495). The deal price here is just on the Black and White Smoke colours, but that said, don't press 'buy' on this deal until you've seen the next deal block down...

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This SC variant gets you the audio brand's current mainstream noise-cancelling over-ears with a soft carry case – thus the 'SC' – rather than the hard case the regular version comes with. The cans themselves only come in black but are otherwise identical to the model on sale for AU$398 above, so we know which deal we'd snap up of the two!

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Fancy yourself a sound designer or musician? The Sony MDR-M1 studio closed-back headphones might be the tech you've been looking for, specifically designed to cover an ultra-wide band frequency range (5Hz-80kHz) for studio use, though there's no reason they won't suit home use too.

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Not a huge discount by any means, but these wired Austrian Audio Hi-X15 headphones were already the best value at their level at their original RRP. An exceptional pair of over-ear headphones that deliver premium sound quality in an affordable package. Bargains. What Hi-Fi? Award winners

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Even with this discount, we appreciate they're still not exactly cheap, but the Apple AirPods Max are an exceptional set of headphones that deliver a crisp and clear presentation, combined with excellent ANC. eBay Plus members can save an additional AU$50. Five stars

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It's been a while since we thought about the AKG K52, having reviewed them in 2016, but if you're looking for an inexpensive set of comfortable over-ear headphones, they still mean business. In fact, when we did test them we couldn't find a single fault at all.
Five stars

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We haven't gone ears-on with this set of Shure over-ears, but they present themselves as a more affordable version of the four-star Aonic 50. The even better news is that they promise stronger ANC performance and a longer battery life. We expect them to inherit the 50's ability to unearth obscene amounts of detail from your music, along with superb bass delivery.

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Sony's most affordable wireless headphones sacrifice as little quality as they possibly can, and the results are truly impressive: you'll struggle to find such a balanced, engaging sound anywhere else at this price. If getting value for money is your priority, look no further. Five stars

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Apple's premium noise-cancelling in-ear headphones are now at a great low price for Black Friday. These five-star performers deliver excellent ANC, a detailed, powerful sound and seamless connectivity with iOS devices. Five stars

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You don't hear much about Sony's first-ever wireless buds, made especially by Sony for PS5, but they have existed since last November and aim to offer "an audiophile-level listening experience usually reserved for premium headphones". They feature multi-device connectivity, integrated mics (for both gaming and phone convos) and AI-enhanced "noise rejection".

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The exemplary Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds sound more detailed, refined and accomplished than ever. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them. This discount at eBay is more than welcome.
What Hi-Fi? Awards winner

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Watch out, Sony and Bose! The Momentum True Wireless 4 offer a level of sonic refinement and comfort that makes them serious contenders at this level. These noise-cancelling Momentums are great-value alternatives to the Sony XM5 (above), delivering great sound, fit and features for this ridiculously discounted price.
Five stars

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The best wireless budget earbuds out there, the WF-C510 feature 22 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance, Bluetooth 5.3 and an Ambient Aware mode. They set the benchmark for sound quality at this price too. A great cheap choice if you don't the need noise-cancelling functionality of their step-up AU$115 WF-C700 (below).
What Hi-Fi? Award winner

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The QC Ultra Earbuds regularly feature in our deals round-ups, not only because they receive frequent discounts but also because they're so darn good. They're class leaders on the noise-cancelling front and sound wonderful too. They are nicely made and offer Immersive Audio support alongside Bluetooth Multipoint and a 24-hour battery. Five stars

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Of all the products you'll see on sale for Cyber Monday, these stellar earbuds are some of the freshest you'll find. Despite the fact that we only reviewed the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) in late October, they're discounted just a month after that happy day. Remarkable value for a five-star pair if you can't afford the Bose Ultra or Sony XM5. Five stars

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Coming down further in price to make them just as enticing as the Bose Ultra earbuds above, the Technics EAH-AZ80 are a good pair of wireless earbuds, solid in terms of design and build, well-furnished with features and enjoyable when the music actually starts playing. That spacious, open presentation is an asset, and Technics’ flagship model will certainly appeal to those wearers who like their music to have a little more room to breathe. Four stars