Flights and outdoor calls
Sony WH-1000XM6
The quietest pair here and the clearest microphones, folding into a small case.
What buyers love: how it sounds.
Black Friday headphones: five pairs to put in your basket
Five pairs, each for a different listener. Find yours, then check the price.
Black Friday: 27 November 2026. Cyber Monday: 30 November 2026.
Lightest premium pair
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Around 250 g, folds flat, and very quiet on planes.
What buyers love: how it sounds.
Charge it once a week
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Close to 56 hours in one review, with plush pads.
What buyers love: how it sounds.
Bus and office
Cushioned comfort for less
Before you buy
01
Old model, new box
Sony's XM5 and the first Bose QC Ultra still appear beside the newer pairs. Read the model before the basket.
02
Measure against the list
Ignore the crossed-out price. Set the offer against the cheaper pairs here.
03
Know the return window
Clamp and ear room vary by head. Wear the pair for an evening before deciding.
Questions people ask
Should I wait for Black Friday to buy the Sony WH-1000XM6?
Wait if flights and outdoor calls are why you want it, since reviewers rated it ahead there. If you mostly listen at home, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 already costs far less and lasts much longer.
Is the older Sony WH-1000XM5 a better sale buy than the XM6?
Only with a big price gap. They share a 30-hour rating. The XM6 folds into a smaller case and plays while it charges, two things the XM5 doesn't do.
Which Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are the newest?
The second generation, from 2025, with "2nd Gen" in the name. It can play music over a USB-C cable. Without that label, you may be looking at the first model.
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