As we sail away from Black Friday and into Cyber Monday, it’s a great time to pick up some headphone deals if you didn’t get the chance already. Luckily, there are a lot of great Cyber Monday headphone deals for you to take advantage of across various budgets and quality. Of course, if you’re an Apple fan, you’ll likely want to look at these Cyber Monday AirPods deals instead since they’re inside the Apple ecosystem and will integrate better.
Sony WH-CH710N — $68, was $150
Sony might be best known for its Playstation consoles, but it also makes some of the best headphones on the market. Of course, the Sony WH-CH710N aren’t the best, and they really aren’t meant to be given their price, but they still manage a good and clean sound. The audio won’t blow you away, but it’s dependable and great for the price. The WH-CH710N also uses Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation (AINC), which is a step below Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology and is good enough for most cases, although it won’t block out the sound of somebody hammering away next door. Even so, we like it as one of the better budget Cyber Monday headphone deals you’ll find.
Sennheiser HD 450BT — $100, was $150
Sennheiser is another well-known company for its audio products, particularly its studio headphones, but the consumer-grade Sennheiser HD 450BT are still pretty good. They have decent sound, with good bass response, although they lack a bit in the midrange body, meaning vocals don’t pop out as much as they should. Again, that’s not a terrible thing, especially given the price, but they won’t blow you away, either. Luckily, they feel comfortable and luxurious, and with roughly 30 hours of battery life, you might not want to take them off.
Beats Solo3 — $115, was $200
The Beats Solo3 are headphones made for the mass market, which means that some bass heads might not be so happy with them. That’s mostly because the bass is not as forward-heavy as the brand’s signature tone, which is a bit flatter and represents the highs and mids a bit better. That’s not to say the audio quality isn’t great; it just means if you were expecting the bass-heavy sound of the Beats brand, you won’t get it here. That said, it has a more significant issue in the form of a tight fit, and if you have a larger head, it will be fatiguing after a while. Even so, at just $115, if you’re new to the brand and have a smaller head, this is one of the better Beats headphone deals you’ll find to get into the brand.
Beats Studio3 — $219, was $350
The same trend we saw with the Solo3 is mirrored with the Beats Studio3 regarding not being as bass-heavy. Again, this seems to be an intentional approach to make the sound more neutral, and we’re sure it appeals to a wider group of people who like the general tonality of Beats but not the bass-heavy aspect of it. On the bright side, the audio quality is excellent otherwise, much better than the Solo3, and they’re also much more comfortable to wear for extended periods. They also have better noise cancellation through better passive noise canceling and ANC, so when you pair both, you can block out a lot of noise if you want to. The extra 10 hours of battery life, bringing it up to 40 hours, is also pretty great, so the Studio3 is a big upgrade on the Solo3 and worth the extra $100 if you can swing it.
Sony WH-1000XM4 — $228, was $350
If you’re looking for the best bank for your buck, this is easily one of the best Cyber Monday headphone deals on the list, especially since the Sony WH-1000XM4 has been an industry standard in ANC for a while now. There are a lot of significant upgrades the XM4s have thrown in, such as DSEE Extreme, Sony’s digital music upscaling tech, but ultimately, that doesn’t even matter given how full the soundstage is and how well-balanced the various frequencies are. As for noise canceling, they are some of the best in the industry, equal to something like Bose NC 700 or the Apple AirPods Max, and are only superseded by the XM5s, which is further down the list.
Bose QuietComfort 45 — $249, was $329
The Bose QuietComfort 45 is often put at the same level as the XM4s, at least in terms of sound quality, and it is tough to call in terms of which of the two is better. Ultimately, the $21 difference mostly goes toward whether you prefer the Bose sound, and if you’ve spent any time with Bose audio products, then you’re familiar with its specific beautification. As for noise canceling, it doesn’t have some of the same features the XM4s have, like voice detection, but they’re very close in noise canceling quality, maybe only slightly worse, but not so much that it’s noticeable to the untrained ear.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $300, was $350
If you want one of the best Cyber Monday headphone deals like the XM5 but cheaper, then the Sennheiser Momentum 4 fill that niche. The audio quality is on par with the XM5s, with the main difference being that they are much more bass-heavy, meaning that fans of the Beats’ tonality will likely appreciate these more. The bass is also much better — it’s not just more of it, and you can enjoy the nuances that might escape other headphones. Where the XM5s win out, though, is in noise canceling, and while the Momentum 4’s are excellent, it’s not at the same level. That said, it does have a very impressive 60-hour battery life, even with the ANC on, which is very rare in this market. So, is the bass-heavy tone of the Momentum 4 worth the extra $48 you’d save and the worse ANC? It’s hard to say, but you can look at this breakdown between the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless and Sony WH-1000XM5 to get a better idea.
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $348, was $400
It’s no argument that this is probably one of the best Cyber Monday deals you’ll find on the Sony WH-1000XM5, and given that these are as high-end as you’re going to get without starting to spend two or three times and more, we appreciate it. Unlike the Moment 4, the XM5 has a much more balanced feel to the audio, and for those who don’t want something bass-heavy, it’s a perfect option with exquisite audio, and that’s not an exaggeration. Similarly, the ANC on the XM5 is industry-leading, quite possibly beating out the AirPods Max, so if you value good noise cancellation, then the XM5 is what you want to go for. That said, the battery life isn’t as great, with only 30 hours with ANC on and 40 hours with ANC off, so not as impressive as the Moment 4, but not a dealbreaker either.
Apple AirPods Max — $449, was $549
If you’re inside Apple’s ecosystem and want some of the best audio, then grabbing the Apple AirPods Max is a no-brainer. Apple tends to focus a lot on making products that appeal to a larger audience, which isn’t bad at all, and we see that both the Solo3 and Studio3 and the Max follow the same design philosophy. That means the tonality is built around gorgeous middles, meaning you get some great vocals and certain instruments, making the headphones applicable to a larger variety of media. You also get some fancy features due to the pair of H1 chips, such as spatial audio and 3D sound; although we’ll admit it’s a bit gimmicky, it’s fun to have nonetheless. As for ANC, it’s just as industry-leading as the XM4 and XM5, although at this end of the spectrum, you likely won’t be able to notice the difference unless you can try both side by side.
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