Early Black Friday headphone deals hit up to 50 percent off, Wired reports

Early Black Friday headphone deals are live today, with discounts up to 50 percent on major brands including Apple, Sony, and Bose, Wired reports. The early markdowns signal retailers are pulling forward holiday promotions to capture spend before Thanksgiving week. Shoppers seeking premium earbuds and noise-canceling headphones may see some of the steepest prices of the season ahead of the main event.

Wired highlights 10 picks spanning earbuds and over-ears, noting savings that reach half off list price, with options from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more. Early deal periods often see rapid price changes and low-stock notices as traffic spikes, and some variants can differ in price. Watch for more brands to match or beat these prices as Black Friday 2026 ads roll out, retailer price-matching kicks in, and new doorbusters appear. [Developing. This article will be updated.]