Black Friday Insider: Ear-splitting bargains – the 5 best headphone deals

Now it’s almost over, this year’s Black Friday sale and if you haven’t gotten a good bargain yet, you now have your last chance. But there isn’t much time left. Even if many good deals are already sold out, our Black Friday Insider knows where you can save a lot now.

Headphones from Apple, Samsung, JBL and Co. are still among the most popular offers on Black Friday. So if you’re still looking for gifts for Christmas, you can’t go wrong with a pair of headphones. You undoubtedly make music fans happy with it.

Particularly popular headphones are the AirPods from Apple, which have been extremely popular and in demand for years. If you want it to be a little cheaper, you can grab a pair of in-ears from JBL. Samsung also has a few cheap models on offer.

Headphone deals: 5 money-saving tips from the Black Friday Insider

Our Black Friday Insider knows which deals are still available now, shortly before the end of Black Friday. He rummaged through all the offers that retailers currently have in stock for you and found five great bargains in the process.

• JBL Tour One over-ear headphones €239.99 € 149.00
• Apple AirPods 3 with Magsafe charging case € 219.00 € 189.00
• Google Pixel Buds Pro € 174.90 €169.95
• Beats Studio3 Matte Black €399.95 €199.99
• Anker Soundcore Life P2 (Black) €39.99 €23.99

JBL Tour One

The JBL Tour One are circumaural headphones. They feature noise cancellation so you can focus entirely on the sound of your music or podcast. And that for 50 hours, because you can use the headphones for just as long with one battery charge.

If you don’t feel like big circumaural headphones and prefer in-ears, then Apple’s AirPods might be a better choice for you. However, the purchase is worthwhile, especially for iPhone owners. Although the headphones can also be used with Android cell phones, they only show their strengths in combination with an Apple cell phone.

Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

You can now get the 3rd generation Airpods at least a little cheaper on eBay. Apple’s popular in-ear headphones offer high-quality sound and a minimalist design. They are the perfect companions for your iPhone. They can be charged wirelessly via MagSafe and Qi charger. Together with the charging case, they offer a playback time of up to 30 hours.

In addition to the AirPods 3, the AirPods 2, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Max are also on offer. So it doesn’t matter which model you’re looking at, you’ll find a decent price.

Google Pixel Buds Pro

The Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless headphones and regularly convince with a good price-performance ratio and a particularly efficient ANC. Of course, they are not only intended for Googl Pixel phones, but can be used with all Bluetooth-enabled devices. Together with the charging case, you can count on around 31 hours of playback time.

For Android users, the Google Pixel Buds Pro would be the right alternative. They are in no way inferior to the AirPods and get along well with Android.

Beat’s Studio3

The Beats wireless over-ear headphones are one of the manufacturer’s most expensive models. It can be used both wired via jack and wirelessly. The Studio3 provide good active noise cancellation and are quickly recharged via micro-USB. It communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.2. They are among the most stylish models on the market and are available in different color variants.

Anker Soundcore Life P2

If your budget is not that big, the Black Friday Insider has a good deal for you at the end. You can get the Anker Soundcore Life P2 from Amazon for less than 30 euros. With over 40 hours of battery life and acceptable sound, they’re a good alternative for you when you’re running low on money after all that bargain hunting.

Are you looking for advice and want to make a decision in peace? Further down in the article we give you a little buying advice for the successful purchase of headphones on Black Friday. But first, let’s take a look at the deals.

By the way: Are you looking for a new gaming headset? Then you should take a look at our Black Friday overview of gaming accessories. There you will find many good headphones with a microphone. And if you still want to get the right streaming deal for your new headphones, we’ll tell you the cheapest deals in our Black Friday overview of the best digital subscriptions.

Headphone buying guide for Black Friday

1. Headphone deals: 5 money-saving tips from the Black Friday Insider

2. In-Ear, On-Ear, Over-Ear? Which headphone model is right for me?

3. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) – Hot or not?

In-Ear, On-Ear, Over-Ear? Which headphone model is right for me?

Whether on the train, commuting, doing sports or as a practical headset for gaming: Many users can no longer imagine everyday life without headphones. However, different forms are more or less suitable for different applications.

Most new headphones are wireless Headphones. They connect to your phone via Bluetooth, making a wired connection optional or entirely unnecessary. This gives you greater freedom in sports and still allows you to enjoy the music to the full during your workout.

For athletes, wireless in-ear headphones are the perfect choice. They are often no larger than a 50 cent coin in diameter and have a padded earplug. Most models sit very securely in the ear canal and remain in place even during intense physical activity.

However, the compact earbuds can lack the fullness of sound. Because there is simply not enough space for high-quality drivers for complex sound. Here, on-ear and circumaural over-ear models often have a clear advantage, because there is room for more powerful hardware in the larger headphones. They look similar to classic headband headphones, but they can often be used with or without a cable.

With these headband headphones, however, a higher weight and more flywheel mass can pose a problem for athletes. When jogging, for example, over-ear or on-ear headphones can slip more quickly and have to be pushed back into the correct position more often. They are more suitable for everyday train journeys than for endurance runs.

Wireless headphones now have a number of functions that clearly set them apart from wired ones. They are usually equipped with a microphone that you can use to make calls or communicate with the language assistant installed on the cell phone.

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) – Hot or not?

Active noise suppression or Active Noise Canceling – commercially abbreviated to ANC – is mainly found in the wireless Bluetooth models. Many newer headphones have sophisticated systems that block out ambient noise very efficiently.

Whether you want to use the function is usually your decision. Because the ANC can usually be activated or deactivated as required. So if you opt for headphones with the function and you don’t like it, you can simply leave it switched off and you won’t suffer from it.

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