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Best Boxing Day sale headphones and earbuds deals on Sony, Bose and more
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Christmas may be over but the Boxing Day sales are still going, so now’s the time to save big on everything from tech and dehumidifiers to fashion. Among the hottest bits of gadgetry to look out for during the Boxing Day sales are headphones and wireless earbuds.
Noise-cancelling cans and in-ear models from Sony, Beats, Bose, JBL, Audio-Technica and more have received huge price cuts. If you’re looking to invest in some top-quality cans or find an upgrade for your old buds, the post-Christmas bonanza has you covered.
Headphones aren’t the only bit of tech receiving a price cut in the Boxing Day sales, though. Air fryers, power tools and more are also on sale, and, of course, we’re bringing you the best deals on those, and much more.
Here at IndyBest, we’ve been covering the post-Christmas sales for years, so, we know when a deal is a good one and when it’s a dud. Throughout the Boxing Day sales, we’ll be rounding up the best deals available. Keep reading for the offers we think are worth having on your radar.
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The best wireless headphones and earbuds deals this Boxing Day
JBL Tune 660NC wireless Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones: Was £68.99, now £49.99, Currys.co.uk
Named best under £80 in our round-up of top wireless headphones, these noise-cancelling cans are now even more pocket-friendly, thanks to a discount of almost 30 per cent at Currys. Our tester praised these headphones, saying they sound great for the price: “If you’re a bass hunter, you’ll absolutely love the tone, with punchy lows and expressive-sounding pop tracks,” they added. “The active noise cancellation is also pretty solid, tuning out a fair amount of the low frequencies.”
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 noise-cancelling wireless headphones: Was £379, now £198.09, Amazon.co.uk
These cans made it into our round-up of the best wireless headphones, with our tester awarding them 4.5 stars out of five. Our reviewer said: “Despite been one-upped by the PX8, the PX7 S2 provide better value.” Now, with this deal, they offer even better value. Although we’ve spied other retailers selling the headphones for around £250 – meaning Amazon’s discount isn’t necessarily as generous as it seems at first – with a price tag of less than £200, this is still an offer worth snapping up.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: Was £316.67, now £279, Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s flagship over-ear wireless headphones were released earlier this year and comfortably hold the top spot in our review of the best wireless headphones. They’ve been discounted to one of their lowest prices ever. With next-generation features and impressive noise cancellation, we can attest to their quality. “Whether it’s orchestral music, rap, podcasts or your favourite pop tracks, the WH-1000XM5 handle it all with poise and gumption,” our writer said in their review. “They never miss a beat”.
Technics EAH-A800 wireless headphones: Was £299.99, now £199, Amazon.co.uk
Currently reduced by more than 30 per cent at Amazon, these cans were praised for being “as premium as a pair of headphones come”, when they landed in our round-up of the best wireless headphones. The foam earpads were “nice and soft”, according to our tester, which meant their ears didn’t overheat. The headphones were found to be “fairly light in terms of weight”, too. When it comes to specs, you can expect at least 30 hours of playback on a single charge when noise cancellation is turned on, and double that when it’s not.
Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless noise-cancelling earbuds: Was £259, now £219, Amazon.co.uk
Topping our list of the best wireless earbuds, Sony’s excellent WF-1000XM5 boast the best noise-cancellation of any earbuds we’ve tested. Pop them in and the outside world falls almost completely quiet, leaving you to enjoy crisp, clear music and podcasts in peace. As well as sounding great, they include some clever features, such as voice-assistant controls and speak-to-chat, where the earbuds automatically pause your audio and amplify voices when they detect you’ve started speaking.
Belkin SoundForm inspire wireless over-ear kids’ headset: Was £39.99, now £29.99, Amazon.co.uk
In our round-up of top kids’ headphones, this Belkin headset was named the best for learning. Now reduced by 25 per cent, the cans are ideal for keen gamers, too, as they come complete with a boom mic and 35 hours of playtime once fully charged. In their review, our tester noted the headphones’ volume limit of 85dB, which should help protect young ears. Our reviewer also said the cans have been “engineered to deliver the crispest audio possible, specifically for kids.”
Bose QuietComfort 2 wireless earbuds: Was £279.95, now £199, Amazon.co.uk
A firm favourite among the tech team is the Bose QC2 wireless earbuds, which you can snap up for just £199 in the Boxing Day sales – the same lowest price we saw on Black Friday. “They sound better than almost every competitive pair of earbuds we’ve tested”. The “audio quality here is exceptional across the board, strong, detailed sound that’s rich and faithful,” our writer said in their review. The noise-cancelling was also praised for being “astonishing”, with our tester finding that the “loudest of background sounds silenced effortlessly.”
Beats Fit Pro: Was £219.99, now £129, Amazon.co.uk
Right now, you can save over 40 per cent on Beats’ workout earbuds. In our review of the Beats Fit Pro, our writer said they were like AirPods but cheaper. “If you find the AirPods slipping out of your ears, you’ll appreciate the more secure fit, and the controls are just a joy to use,” they said. “With active noise cancellation, decent sound and a sweat-proof design, we’ll be leaving our AirPods Pros at home and taking the Beats Fit Pro to the gym instead.”
When do the Boxing Day sales start in 2023?
Unlike Black Friday, which has morphed from a one-day shopping extravaganza into a full-on month of sales that start weeks in advance of the day itself, the Boxing Day sales don’t tend to start until, well, Boxing Day (26 December). The sales then carry on throughout January.
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