They are also just as comfortable as the XM5 and offer similar features such as Bluetooth Multipoint, Speak-to-Chat and ‘Wearing Detection’ which means they auto-stop when you remove them from your head and start when you put them back. Battery life for both pairs is identical at 30 hours so you’re not missing out here either.

Their latest offering, the Sony WH-1000XM5, is nothing short of exceptional and represents the pinnacle of what one can expect from a premium headphone. This Black Friday, you can grab these great headphones at a fantastic price of $298, down from $399.

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones normally retail for $399.99. As of Nov. 22, they're on sale for $298 in Black Friday sales.

You look at Apple’s over-the-ear headphones and see they are appropriately called the AirPods Max. Samsung has a line of earbuds named the Galaxy Buds, fitting in with the rest of its Galaxy lineup of personal devices.

Before Black Friday these headphones cost £299 direct from Amazon, so the bargain isn’t quite as red hot as the £379 RRP might suggest. But it’s still a legit deal good enough to make some folks hit the checkout before these run out. We imagine at at least some of the colours may well do so.

The headphones are a no-miss at their current price, so don't waste time and save on these great-sounding cans as soon as possible

The excellent sound quality and ANC come at a cost, though, with Sony's flagship earbuds costing $300. Thankfully, this Black Friday, you can get the Sony WF-1000XM5 at a much more reasonable price of $228 after a hefty 24% discount.