I've tested hundreds of pairs of earbuds – this is the Black Friday deal I'd buy

Amazon have the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds substantially reduced

Sony WF-1000XM5
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With the best Black Friday deals already well underway, it's time to start crafting your shopping list and getting ready to pounce on the bargains. Fast-fingered savvy shoppers could easily sort their entire shopping list out before the 'official' weekend arrives.

As someone who tests a lot of earbuds, I'm a firm believer that owning a good pair is one of the best investments you can make. Whether you love top tier audio as a music fan, need some great fidelity for your favourite podcast, or simply need some stylish ANC for your next work call, a great pair of earbuds can solve your problems.

Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony WF-1000XM5: was £259 now £188.99 at Amazon

Save £70 on the fantastic Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds at Amazon. Those are a killer pair of earbuds with top notch ANC and sound quality.

That's a killer deal. These are still in the top 5 best earbuds I've ever used, which is no mean feat whatsoever! It's a serious piece of kit, and it's even more attractive at this new, lower price.

For that money, you're getting some of the best sounding earbuds out there, complete with a really resolute profile which is adept at just about anything you might think to throw at it. Pair that up with Sony's app – which itself is one of the best on the market – and you enter a world of customisation and optionality. Tweak to your hearts content to find the profile that is right for you.

As if all of that weren't enough, these earbuds are devilishly handsome. Okay, the style probably isn't the first thing to concern yourself with, but once you've got beyond the epic sound quality and the incredible ANC, it's nice to know that you'll still look just as stylish when wearing your new buds.

Sam Cross
Senior Staff Writer

Sam Cross is an award-winning journalist, with nine years of experience in the media industry. His work can be found in publications as diverse as Oracle Time, Metro and Last Word on Sports.

Here at T3, Sam is best known as the brand’s go-to guy for all things luxurious – from exquisite watches to fine fragrances; the latest performance vehicles to intricate audio equipment, and more.

He’s often found travelling around the world to test new launches, complete with high-end backpacks and suitcases in tow. And when he’s not adding to his air miles, Sam can be found in front of a video camera, bringing his distinctive brand of storytelling to T3’s social media channels.

Sam also loves all things analogue including listening to music on vinyl or cassette, and photography on vintage film cameras.