5 of the very best Black Friday wireless earbuds deals handpicked by our headphones expert

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We are right in the eye of the deals storm that is Black Friday and while it’s easy to be distracted by all the huge offers in all the categories we cover here at What Hi-Fi? I’ve been keeping a close eye on one area of the market in particular: wireless earbuds.

I’ve been testing wireless earbuds since they first burst onto the scene many years ago and I’ve heard pretty much every pair to pass through our test rooms in the past 12 months. So, I think I’m well-placed to be able to pick out the very best wireless earbuds deals that you and your wallet should consider over Black Friday and as we head into Cyber Monday.

I’ve been tracking the prices on a selection of what I would consider to be the best wireless earbuds available with a discount right now – 5 to be precise – and I’m pleased to report that all of them are showing money off and in many cases, they are currently sitting at their lowest-ever prices.

Below you’ll find my top picks. As is the case with any deals spotted during these big sales events there is a chance the price could change (for better or worse) or go out of stock, so if you’ve got your eyes on a pair, I genuinely think now is likely to be the best time to buy.

Sony WF-C510 was £55 now £40 at Amazon (save £15)
If you want a brilliant pair of wireless earbuds that are even cheaper than the Sony WF-C700N, then their five-star siblings, the Sony WF-C510 are the buds to buy. They sacrifice noise cancelling and don't sound quite as refined or detailed but they are musical and entertaining to listen to and you still get great battery life and a lightweight design. I think they are an awesome option for the money.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 was £229 now £179 at Amazon (save £50)
I was hoping the AirPods Pro 2 might drop back down to their lowest price ever and my prayers have been heard. It's not often I see them this low so I would recommend taking the plunge before they go back up. They are Apple's best wireless earbuds to date, with clever noise cancelling and a wonderfully detailed, dynamic, powerful sound. If you're an iPhone user, I think these are a no-brainer.
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 need no introduction. When I first heard these I couldn't believe just how musical and detailed they sounded and they set a new benchmark for wireless earbuds at the money which is arguably yet to be beaten. The Bose QC Ultra Earbuds come close to the Sony WF-1000XM5 and beat them for noise-cancelling and comfort (in my opinion), but the Sonys are seriously classy buds and bost more detail, and better call quality.
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MORE:

Our pick of all the best Black Friday deals on one handy page

And our pick of the best wireless earbuds you can buy right now

Read our Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review

Andy is Deputy Editor of What Hi-Fi? and a consumer electronics journalist with nearly 20 years of experience writing news, reviews and features. Over the years he's also contributed to a number of other outlets, including The Sunday Times, the BBC, Stuff, and BA High Life Magazine. Premium wireless earbuds are his passion but he's also keen on car tech and in-car audio systems and can often be found cruising the countryside testing the latest set-ups. In his spare time Andy is a keen golfer and gamer.

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