The big Black Friday 2025 deals will officially begin tomorrow, with things kicking off on November 28. There are already plenty of bargains to be bagged, including money off TVs, consoles, smartphones and tablets. They are all worth considering, but there is one deal that I highly recommend. I’ve been writing about the world of technology for over 15 years, and if there’s one product I always say people should invest in, it’s a pair of decent headphones. Good quality cans will last for years and bring anyone who loves music or podcasts, endless hours of joy.

The only issue is, top-notch headphones can be very expensive with some premium models costing well over £300.

Luckily, Black Friday 2025 is helping to make things more affordable, and one deal that has caught my eye drops Sony’s brilliant WH-1000MX5s to under £200.

Yes, that’s still not exactly cheap, but when these music makers first launched back in 2022, they were priced at £380. That means there’s a huge £181 saving to be made.

A number of stores have these award-winning headphones on sale in their Black Friday events, and you can see the deals below.

AMAZON • WH-1000XM5 – £199
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ARGOS •  WH-1000XM5 – £199
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CURRYS • WH-1000XM5 – £229
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So, what do you get for your money?

Although the Sony WH-1000XM5s have now been superseded by the newer and more advanced WH-1000XM6 model, they still come packed with features, including decent sound quality and impressive ANC.

This active noise cancelling blocks out background noise, which means you only hear the music and not much else.

Other extras tucked inside the WH-1000XM5s include 30 hours of playback, speedy charging and a comfortable design which also folds up, making it easier to pop these cans into backpacks.

They can also be fast paired to devices and get bonus technology like Speak-to-Chat, which turns down the playlists when you start talking.

If £199 sounds a bit rich, Argos has also just announced huge price cuts to Beats headphones, with the Beats Studio Pro now starting from just £99.