3 tips for getting the best earbuds on Black Friday 2023 (and every other Friday too!)

3 tips to get the best Black Friday wireless earbuds deal?

1. Don’t buy from manufacturers directly during Black Friday

   Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you were hoping for Apple, Bose or Sony to announce some Black Friday discounts, then you would be bitterly disappointed. Put it this way, if Apple were to announce a Black Friday sale, then that would literally be the first time ever and monumental moment in Apple history! (Hopefully that paints the picture clearly 🖼️).

   However, if you’re still looking for cheap AirPods, Bose QuietComfort or Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, then third party retailers like Currys, Amazon, and Back Market (for even lower prices) is the way to go. 

2. Expect better deals on the older models rather than the newer ones! 

   This shouldn’t come as a surprise, since Black Friday is mainly for retailers to get rid of old stock and make space for the newer models (which won’t be as heavily discounted).

   Older models may be missing an enhancement or two in comparison to their successor, but for a cheaper price you probably can’t expect it to be as good. Which is why if you’re planning to buy an older model, then why settle for a small discount when Back Market can give you up to 70% discount off from brand new prices for a refurbished model instead. It just makes better financial sense to pay the cheapest possible for an older model! 

3. Do your research before pulling the trigger

   When I say trigger, I mean the ‘buy now’ button! Not to state the obvious, but if you want the best deal then some window shopping is necessary to give you the confidence that you’ve searched far and wide for the best deal possible. However, I am certain you won’t get the best deal if it’s not from Back Market 😉

When do deals for earbuds on Black Friday start in 2023?

Technically, Black Friday this year will fall on the 24th of November. However, if retail history is anything to go by, then you can expect Black Friday deals from some retailers to start surfacing offers from the beginning of November, and then almost all major retailers advertise prominently during the Black Friday week from the 20th of November.

👉 For other questions about Black Friday, read our FAQ about Black Friday article.

Are Black Friday prices the lowest for wireless earbuds?

Based on last year’s Black Friday prices for electronics (as reported by Adobe), then Black Friday week will be the lowest in Q4, before rising slightly at the beginning of December. 

However, why wait to wake up early and scrap for Black Friday deals as soon as the clock hits midnight, when you can buy your favourite earbuds already and for much less using Back Market - where prices everyday are like Black Friday prices (or better) with 1-year warranty and 30-days to return hassle-free.

Where can I find the best earbuds on Black Friday 2023?

Notoriously, Amazon and Currys capitalise on this event every year, so for many customers these two retailers will be compared with a lot throughout Black Friday. Also to look out for are; Argos, AO.com and John Lewis who are big on tech and can expect some discounts too during Black Friday. We can guarantee that prices on Back market will either be just as good or even better since we offer between 30%-50% off buying brand new with our refurbished goods.

Here are some worthy mentions of early ear buds Black Friday deals that are advertised already (price check on 29/10/2023):

• AO: claim 6-months Apple Music for free when you buy the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). Save £10 when you purchase the Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones at £169

• Currys: save between £10 and £20 when you purchase selected Apple AirPods with charging case. Get 25% off the JABRA Elite 8 Active Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds. Save £15 on the BEATS Studio Buds S+ Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds

• Very: save up to £40 on selected ear buds brands from Beats, Sony, Apple, JBL, Sennheiser and more

Our favourite earbuds deals to look out for on Back Market (every single day)

Here are a few of our personal favourite earbuds to consider every Friday 😉:

Apple Airpods Pro with charging case

Equipped with active noise cancelling, transparency mode, and adaptive EQ plus spatial audio, you won’t be disappointed with this solid pair of earbuds. If you’re already an iPhone user, then you will be amazed by how instant the bluetooth connection is. Plus you can also share audio with another friend (if they have AirPods too) which is a cool feature if you both wanted to watch a show together on your iPad or just listen to the same music.

Sony WF-1000XM4

A direct competitor to the Apple AirPods Pro, if you’re not an Apple fan then you really can’t go wrong with these equally impressive (if not more impressive) earbuds! Moulded around their bestselling WH-1000XM4 headphones, Sony has been leading the industry in their active noise cancelling technology and created an earbud that replicates the same quality and sound of their popular headphones.

Beats By Dr. Dre Beats Studio Buds

Stylish and sleek, Beats by Dr. Dre are not to be slept on as a reputable earbud brand! In line with the latest features of the Apple Airpods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4 with ANC, spatial audio, and compatibility with both Android and iOS, it’s hard not to include studio buds in the same category as the above two earbuds. Beats by Dr. Dre is a brand synonymous with cutting-edge sound technology as you’d expect from the legendary music producer himself.

Well, there you have it - 3 tips to give you the best headstart you need for Black Friday earbuds deals, but if there was anything to take away from reading this article, then it was to learn that Back Market gives you the freedom to get the pair you want at the cheapest price with no risks attached.

References

• AO: https://ao.com/l/headphones-4975/1-20/107-164-178/

• Currys: https://www.currys.co.uk/tv-and-audio/headphones/headphones/wireless-earbuds

• Very: https://www.very.co.uk/electricals/headphones/in-ear-headphones/e/b/103442,4294882716,5615.end