These cheap audiophile buds just got their first $20 Black Friday discount: I'm an audio editor and I say buy 'em

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These cheap audiophile buds just got their first $20 Black Friday discount: I'm an audio editor and I say buy 'em Deals By Becky Scarrott published 22 November 2025

New buds? Check. Audiophile chops? Truly. First ever discount? Also yes. Run!

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Just tuning in for your TechRadar Black Friday deals roundup (there's a lot to read up on, if you're feeling strong) and looking for audiophile-grade buds for less? I've got the dream deal for you.

If you've yet to be introduced to Soundpeats, that's OK because the deal I'm talking about concerns earbuds that literally only landed on September 18, 2025. And so they absolutely should not be seeing any kind of discount yet. But then, Black Friday isn't your average sale…

Right now, Amazon's running its first ever ever discount on the new triple-driver Soundpeats H3, which have just been slashed in price by 16% to to $109.46 (was $129.99) in a never-before-seen discount on Amazon!

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These excellent earbuds, which we called "the real deal" in our full Soundpeats H3 review were excellent value at their original, September 2025-issued MSRP. But at this price? Audiophile chops of this caliber – and I'm talking triple driver sound quality with Snapdragon Sound, LDAC and aptX Lossless streaming support – are simply unheard of. I'm TechRadar's audio editor and I highly recommend this purchase.

As I mentioned, there are myriad Black Friday deals live now: I've also got a roundup of Sennheiser headphones and earbuds deals, my collection of the best Bose Black Friday headphones deals, my more general Black Friday headphones and earbuds deals recommendations or our dedicated Black Friday headphones deals live blog, if that's what you're after.

Or, of you're not looking for headphones or earbuds and are wondering how you managed to end up here, TechRadar's more general Black Friday deals roundup will help – and don't worry, it's still curated by actual humans who know good tech when they see and hear it (with their human eyes and ears).

(Not in the US? See today's best deals in your region below)

Today's best SoundPeats H3 Black Friday deal

Save 16% ($20.53)Soundpeats H3: was $129.99 now $109.46 at Amazon

The Soundpeats H3 sound and look like buds twice their price (and I mean their regular price), making them a super-competitive option for audiophiles. With LDAC, aptX Lossless and Snapdragon Sound onboard, plus three drivers per earpiece under the hood, they hold their own against some highly-regarded rivals much further up the food chain. And this is their first ever known discount – because our full and glowing Soundpeats H3 review has only been live for just over a month! A true Black Friday bargain on buds we rate very highly indeed.

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I want to stress that these buds are excellent value even at their original asking fee – and discounts this early were completely unexpected. If you value audio quality in a wireless design above anything else, I strongly encourage you to read over our review, then consider a purchase. They're good, chaps – they're really good for the money.

Soundpeats specializes in audio kit that punches well above its nominal price tag, and the new H3 earbuds (did I mention how new they are?) deliver LDAC, aptX Lossless, an elaborate sound system, and hybrid ANC for an impressively low price – even when they're not discounted!

What do I mean when I say "audiophile-grade"? Well, there's the triple-driver acoustic architecture with two custom balanced armature drivers and a 12mm composite dynamic driver. Then, there's the fact that they're powered by Qualcomm's QCC3091 chip, which means Snapdragon Sound is here, plus LDAC and aptX Lossless streaming – specs that compete with the best earbuds that cost a lot more.

They're also a lot more chic and stylish than you'd expect from budget-focused companies – the patterned gold finish on the buds leans towards something like Campfire Audio's Solaris Stellar Horizon, though let's not get carried away, the build quality isn't quite as high as those – they cost thousands of dollars.

And the sound? As we said in our review: "The balance, brimming with clarity and making vocals and higher-frequency instruments sparkle with energy and clarity, is refreshing and insightful. This extends to mids, which get to make a rare and detailed appearance, after getting somewhat overlooked in the vast majority of similarly-priced wireless earbuds."

Still not sure they're for you? I'll link a few similar deals below. But do give these cheap buds a second thought while you do it, OK? Happy shopping – and never forget that it's all about the music!

Today's best Soundpeats H3 deals SG$135.99 SG$108.79View Deal SG$135.99 SG$108.79View DealWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices

More Black Friday earbuds deals to consider

Save 20% ($50)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) : was $249 now $199 at Amazon

On the face of it, a $50 saving isn't the most headline-worthy sale you'll see on Black Friday. But this is Bose – and it's also the first ever saving I've seen on this set of 5-star, 2025-release noise-cancelling earbuds. They basically walk all over anything else on the market for noise cancellation (except maybe Apple's AirPods Pro 3 – but if you don't own an iPhone I don't recommend those, however good the deal). A lowest-seen fee on a truly excellent set of new earbuds from Bose? Yes please.

View DealBose Ultra Open Earbuds: was $299 now $199 at Amazon

Bose is one of the biggest names in the world of headphones, and their reputation for quality is shown in these earbuds. The Ultra Open boast incredible sound, supreme power, and excellent battery life, making them a seriously premium pair of all-around buds. Now at a record-low price (as long as either black, 'sunset iridescent' or 'moonstone blue' finishes work for you), so there's no better time to buy.

View DealSave 23% ($70)Sony WF-1000XM5: was $299.99 now $229.99 at Amazon

OK, so this is a little more than the lowest-ever price we've seen for the WF-1000XM5 in the US, but this Black Friday deal is worth pouncing on if you're after a great set of smaller-size earbuds and own an Android device. Looking for an alternative to AirPods Pro and want to save some dollars in the process? Sony's got the answer.

View DealMore Black Friday earbuds deals to considerBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd SG$379 SG$314.99View DealSee all pricesBose Ultra Open Earbuds SG$379 SG$229.99View DealSee all pricesSony WF-1000XM5 SG$419 SG$239.99View DealSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices

Shop more of today's best Black Friday sales

• Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
• Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor

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Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.  

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