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While many top choices come with a high price tag attached, you don’t actually need to spend a fortune to enjoy excellent sound.

With the Black Friday sales now underway, we’re rounding up the best discounts on your favourite headphones and earbuds – like $200.95 off the Bose QuietComfort Headphones SE ($249, down from $449.95) which reviewers say is “comfortable” and “impressive” as it offers “exceptional sound quality”.

Prices are correct and products are in stock at the time of publishing, but please note that stock moves quickly during sales events.

Black Friday sale dates differ from retailer to retailer, with some stores offering one day only deals. Others extend their offers over the Cyber weekend, giving you until midnight on Cyber Monday (27 November) to shop.

We recommend checking each retailer for their individual sale dates to ensure you don’t miss out on the discounts.

Not necessarily – it all comes down to personal preference.

Over-ear headphones are largely considered the better option for those after the best possible sound experience, as they completely cover your ears and give you a more immersive experience. They’re also generally considered to be better for your hearing health, as they block out more external noise so you can get better sound quality at a lower volume.

However, over-ear headphones are typically more expensive than in-ear buds, though budget and premium options are available for both headphone types.

In-ear buds are meanwhile more portable and less obtrusive, making them a great choice for sporty types and those who want something smaller for their daily commute. Many in-ears come with a wireless charging case too, so you can charge them on-the-go instead of waiting until you can get to an outlet.

You can check out our guide to the best wireless earbuds to see a list of top-rated options.

If you’re looking for a massive Black Friday saving on a specific retailer, product or brand, you can check out one of our handy sales guides below.

Lauren is a consumer tech expert with five years’ experience in reviewing and writing about laptops, mobile phones, headphones, televisions and all the gadgets that make our lives easier. A former finalist in the Australian IT Journalism Awards, she previously worked at comparison site Finder as the Senior Shopping Writer where she reported on everything from tech gadgets to the latest home products. When she’s not busy testing new tech products, you’ll find her road testing the latest game releases. Prior to starting her career in journalism, she completed a Bachelor of journalism at the University of South Australia and worked as a media advisor for JB Hi-Fi where she sold the very products she now writes about.

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