I test headphones for a living — these are the 10 best early Black Friday deals

Bose and Sony deals are starting off strong ahead of Black Friday. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Photo Composite / Bose, Sony ...

I compared the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) to my AirPods Pro 3 and Sony WF-1000xM5 earbuds

The WF-1000xM5 have held the title of best overall wireless earbuds for two years straight, while the latest QC Ultra Earbuds ...
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AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods 4: Which Apple Earbuds Should You Get for Black Friday?

The 2025 AirPods Pro 3 are Apple's flagship noise-canceling earbuds. But the 2024 AirPods 4 are more affordable, and their step-up model has noise-canceling capabilities. So what's the better option?

I’ve tested dozens of headphones this year — these open earbuds are my favorites

I’ve tested earbuds and headphones for years. These open earbuds from Shokz, Soundcore and Bose are some of the best you can ...

I compared Bose and Sony's best noise-cancelling headphones - here's the winner in 2025

After a three-year hiatus and considerable anticipation, Sony's newest headphones impress on nearly every front.

These sleep earbuds can dim out distracting noise, and they're not made by Bose or Anker

Black Friday is less than a week away, but some of the best deals we've seen all year are silently starting as early as now. And with 2026 on the horizon, there's no better time to give yourself or a ...