Holiday 2026
Black Friday earbud deals 2026, grouped by what you want to spend
The same picks we recommend the rest of the year, sorted into three budgets, with Amazon's live price against each one. Every percentage on this page is read from Amazon's own feed. Where there is no discount, we say so instead of inventing one.
Prices read November 13, 2026 · Page published Nov 5, 2026
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The two dates that are actually fixed
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30, 2026. Those are calendar facts: US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November, Black Friday is the day after it, Cyber Monday is the Monday that follows.
Everything else about a sale is not a fact. We do not know when Amazon will drop a price on any of these, how long it will hold, or whether a given model is in a promotion at all — and nobody publishing a deals page in early November knows either. So this page does not count down to anything. It shows the price Amazon is reporting right now, next to the pick we would recommend at that budget anyway.
What a discount does not change
A cheap pair that leaks sweat into its own charging case is not a bargain. The two specs that decide whether you are still wearing these in two years are the retention system and the water rating, and neither goes on sale. If you are new to the category, read IPX4 vs IPX5 vs IPX7 before you buy anything on this page — it is the difference between a rain rating and a sweat rating, and it is the single most common regret we see.
For the full reasoning behind every pick here, the parent lists are best open-ear earbuds, best workout earbuds and best bone conduction headphones. Nothing on this page was added because it was discounted; the list is the site's existing winners.
7 of these 18 picks show a discount on Amazon right now. Every price and every percentage below comes straight from Amazon's feed, read November 13, 2026. We do not publish a discount we cannot read, and we do not know any retailer's sale schedule — if a pick says “Check today's price,” that is us refusing to guess, not a deal we are hiding.
Budget band
Under $50
The band where a real IP rating still exists if you pick carefully. Everything here is rated for sweat; none of it is a toy.
Best open-ear under $100
Soundcore V20i
Open-ear hook9.0 /10The cheapest open-ear hook worth naming: IP55, four adjustable positions, 8 hours per charge, 16 mm drivers, multipoint. It's a budget set with a real sweat rating.
$24.99$49.99−50% on Amazon today
Good to know: not the one for you if sound matters; single-driver budget open-ears are thin, and the JLab Epic Open Sport adds LDAC for a bit more.
Why it is here: Best Open-Ear Under $50
$24.99V20i#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Soundcore V20i
Best budget battery life
Soundcore V30i
Open-ear hook8.9 /1012 hours per charge from a sub-$50 hook, with 14.2 mm drivers and four mics. The trade is IPX5 rather than IP55 and no multipoint, so it is the battery pick rather than the all-rounder.
$39.99$49.99−20% on Amazon today
Good to know: not the one for you if you want the dust half of the rating or a laptop handover; the V20i is IP55 with multipoint for less.
Why it is here: Best Open-Ear Under $100
$39.99V30i#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Soundcore V30i
Cheapest hook that stays in
JLab GO Sport+
In-ear + ear hook8.8 /10IP55, 9 hours per bud and 35 total, a Be Aware mode and a small ear hook, for less than a pair of gym socks. The cheapest hooked earbud we'd hand to anyone.
$25.99$31.99−19% on Amazon today
Good to know: not the one for you if sound quality is on the list at all; the Epic Sport ANC 3 is JLab's real sport bud.
Why it is here: Best Workout Earbuds Under $50
$25.99GO Sport+#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to JLab GO Sport+
Budget band
Under $100
The sweet spot. This is where the jump in battery, water rating and call hardware actually happens, and where most people should be looking.
Best adjustable fit
Soundcore AeroFit 2
Open-ear hook9.5 /10A four-position adjustable hook, IP55, 10 hours per charge and LDAC, for less than the Shokz OpenFit 2. The adjustable hinge is why it fits more ears than a fixed hook.
$79.99$129.99−38% on Amazon today
Good to know: not the one for you if you want a button you can hit mid-set; the Shokz OpenFit 2's physical button is more reliable when wet.
Why it is here: Soundcore AeroFit 2 Review
$79.99AeroFit 2#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Soundcore AeroFit 2
Best sweatproof in-ear
Soundcore Sport X20
In-ear + ear hook9.8 /10Hooks that rotate 30 degrees and extend 4 mm, ANC, 12 hours per charge (48 with the case) and a submersion rating for under $100. The sweatproof sealed bud that actually fits different ears.
$69.99$99.99−30% on Amazon today
Good to know: not the one for you if you want heart-rate data or Apple integration; the Powerbeats Pro 2 has both.
Why it is here: Soundcore Sport X20 Review
$69.99Sport X20#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Soundcore Sport X20
Best budget clip-on
Baseus Bowie MC2
Open-ear clip-on9.6 /10IP67, 5.1 g, 11.5 to 13 hours per charge and 55 to 60 with the case, Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint and LDAC. On paper the best-rated budget clip-on by a distance.
$59.98$79.99−25% on Amazon today
Good to know: not the one for you if you want a known name with a long warranty history; Shokz and Bose cost more for that reason.
Why it is here: Best Open-Ear Under $100
$59.98Bowie MC2#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Baseus Bowie MC2
Best swim-capable budget pick
Mojawa Run Plus
Bone conduction (neckband)9.3 /10IP68, 29.6 g, 32 GB of storage and a 5-minute quick charge in the under-$100 band. A swim-capable neckband that undercuts Shokz on paper.
$89.99 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if you want the brand with the deepest review record and the widest accessory support; Shokz has both.
Why it is here: Best Bone Conduction Headphones
$89.99Run Plus#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Mojawa Run Plus
Budget band
The splurge
Flagships. You are paying for the best fit systems, the longest batteries and the only immersion-rated cases in the category.
Best mid-price clip-on
Soundcore AeroClip
Open-ear clip-on9.2 /10IP55, 6 g, 8 hours plus 32 with the case, LDAC and four beamforming mics. A clip-on with a jet-spray sweat rating for less than Bose or Shokz.
$129.99$169.99−24% on Amazon today
Good to know: not the one for you if you want the best sweat rating in a clip-on; the OpenDots 2's IP57 is a step up.
Why it is here: Best Clip-On Earbuds
$129.99AeroClip#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Soundcore AeroClip
Best for heavy sweaters
Shokz OpenRun Air 2
Bone conduction (neckband)9.7 /10Lighter and better sealed than the Pro 2 (26.4 g, IP67) with 10 hours of battery and Bluetooth 6.0; you trade the Pro 2's bass driver for a frame you can rinse off.
$129.95 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if sound quality is the reason you'd spend more (the Pro 2's DualPitch is audibly fuller) or you need the Pro 2's 12-hour battery for ultra-distance days.
Why it is here: Shokz OpenRun Air 2 Review
Check price at ShokzShokz list price $129.95 as of November 13, 2026
Also on Amazon — $129.95#ad · Disclosure for the link to Shokz OpenRun Air 2
Best clip-on for sweat
Shokz OpenDots 2
Open-ear clip-on9.6 /10The clip-on with a real sweat rating: IP57 buds, 6.4 g, 10 hours plus 40 with the case, a 5-minute quick charge and a bone-conduction mic for calls. This is the clip-on for people who sweat.
$199.95 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if you want buttons; the Bose cuffs have them, or go to an ear-hook.
Why it is here: Shokz OpenDots 2 Review
Check price at ShokzShokz list price $199.95 as of November 13, 2026
Also on Amazon — $199.95#ad · Disclosure for the link to Shokz OpenDots 2
Best premium open-ear
Shokz OpenFit Pro
Open-ear hook9.6 /10Shokz's flagship hook: triple wind-resistant mics, an open-ear noise-reduction mode, 12 hours with it off, and titanium hooks. The heaviest OpenFit at 12.3 g, and the most expensive.
$249.95 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if your gym is quiet and your calls are rare; the OpenFit 2 delivers the same fit and IP55 for a lot less.
Why it is here: Shokz OpenFit Pro Review
Check price at ShokzShokz list price $249.95 as of November 13, 2026
Also on Amazon — $249.95#ad · Disclosure for the link to Shokz OpenFit Pro
Best bone conduction overall
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Bone conduction (neckband)9.5 /10The bone conduction pick for most people: the neckband stays put through anything, 12 hours of battery, and Shokz's DualPitch driver adds an air-conduction unit for bass the older models can't make.
$179.95 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if you want to rinse the headphones under a tap after a soaked run (get the IP67 OpenRun Air 2) or you train mostly indoors where a sealed earbud's bass would matter more than an open ear.
Why it is here: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review
Check price at ShokzShokz list price $179.95 as of November 13, 2026
Also on Amazon — $179.95#ad · Disclosure for the link to Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Best IP66 sealed hook
JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
In-ear + ear hook9.5 /10IP66, hybrid ANC, dual drivers with LDAC, and JLab's claim of 56-plus hours total with wireless charging. A sealed hook with a powerful-jet sweat rating at a mid price.
$104.99 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if you need an immersion rating; IP66 is powerful jets, not a dunk. The Sport X20 goes further.
Why it is here: Best Workout Earbuds
$104.99Epic Sport ANC 3#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
Best lightweight ear-hook
Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Open-ear hook9.5 /107.2 g per side, IP55 buds with an IP54 case, 8 hours and a 10-minute charge worth 3 hours. The lightest Shokz hook and the one to start with if the OpenFit 2 feels bulky.
$129.00 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if battery is your bottleneck; the OpenFit 2 lasts three hours longer per charge.
Why it is here: Best Open-Ear Under $150
Check price at ShokzShokz list price $129.95 as of November 13, 2026
Also on Amazon — $129.00#ad · Disclosure for the link to Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Best open-ear earbuds overall
Shokz OpenFit 2
Open-ear hook9.4 /10The open-ear pick for most people: 11 hours per charge, IP55 buds, a physical button plus touch, and Shokz's DualBoost dual-driver sound. The hook fit is the reference the others get compared to.
$179.00 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if you have small ears or glasses that fight a thick hook; the 7.2 g OpenFit Air 2 or a clip-on sits lighter.
Why it is here: Shokz OpenFit 2 Review
Check price at ShokzShokz list price $179.95 as of November 13, 2026
Also on Amazon — $179.00#ad · Disclosure for the link to Shokz OpenFit 2
Best for cyclists and low-light runs
Suunto Wing 2
Bone conduction (neckband)9.4 /10The cyclist's bone conduction set: IP66, 12 hours plus a 24-hour power bank, LED safety lights that react to your cadence, and head-movement controls so you never take a hand off the bars.
$179.00 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if you don't ride or run in the dark; the lights and head gestures are the reason to pay for this over an OpenRun.
Why it is here: Suunto Wing 2 Review
Best-known running pick
Shokz OpenRun
Bone conduction (neckband)9.2 /10The long-running standard: IP67, 26.4 g, 8 hours, Bluetooth 5.1. Older tech than the Air 2 at the same list price, but still the pair most runners you know are wearing.
$129.95 on Amazon today — no discount showing
Good to know: not the one for you if you're buying new at full price; the OpenRun Air 2 is the same money with USB-C, Bluetooth 6.0 and two more hours. Buy this one on a deal.
Why it is here: Best Running Headphones for Kids
Check price at ShokzShokz list price $129.95 as of November 13, 2026
Also on Amazon — $129.95#ad · Disclosure for the link to Shokz OpenRun
No live price
Check today's price
Amazon is not reporting a buyable price for these right now, so we cannot put them in a budget band and we will not print a number. The listings are live; check what they cost today.
Best clip-on for sound
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Open-ear clip-on8.7 /10The clip-on that made the category: a cuff on the outer ear, IPX4, 7 hours (4 with Immersive Audio) plus 19.5 in the case, and buttons instead of touch. Bose sound, Bose price.
No live price from Amazon right now — check today's price.
Good to know: not the one for you if you're a heavy sweater; IPX4 is a rain rating, not a sweat-through-the-shirt rating. The Shokz OpenDots 2 is IP57.
Why it is here: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Review
Check price · Ultra Open Earbuds#ad · Price as of November 13, 2026 · Disclosure for the link to Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Buying one of these as a gift?
The same picks, organized for someone else's ears rather than your own budget, are in the earbud gift guide — including the one thing that matters more than price when you are buying headphones for another person, which is that you cannot test the fit for them.
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