Black Friday Helmets, headphones, speakers cheap deals (less than 100 €)

During this Black Friday period, many of you will take the opportunity to make your Christmas gifts, which is far from being a bad idea in the midst of a supply crisis. And that's good because audio products are among the stars of the event. No need to go broke right now to get your hands on a good pair of headphones, good headphones or good speakers.

We sorted through the promotions of the various distributors in order to find the real good deals of the moment and were able to spot a few nuggets with prices starting around thirty euros. As a reminder, the promotions will follow one another throughout the week, before reaching their peak (theoretically) on Friday November 26th. Some will still last until Monday, the date of Cyber ​​Monday.

However, if you find the right product for you now, don't wait as offers are subject to stock and can disappear quickly. Also, D-Day promotions are not said to be better, as we told you recently. Anyway, here are the best audio promotions under 100€ according to the CNET France editorial staff.

Cheap Black Friday headphones

JBL Live 650 BTNC at €69 instead of €149 at Leclerc

82 starsRead the JBL Live 650 BTNC reviewWith rich sound at the level of market leaders for a more attractive price, the JBL Live 650 BTNC active noise reduction wireless headphones offer excellent value for money. Compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa, it is also very ergonomic and benefits from a robust and foldable design to store it more easily in its included pouch. The headphones can connect to multiple sources via their Bluetooth 4.2 connection and can be set up using the My JBL Headphone app. Our only criticisms: a battery life of 20 hours a little below its most eminent competitors and active noise reduction a little less effective. But for 200€, the JBL Live 650 BTNC is clearly a safe bet.

Sony WH-XB900N at €99 instead of €149 at Boulanger

79 starsRead the Sony WH-XB900N Extra Bass reviewThe WH-XB900N Extra Bass are good noise-canceling wireless headphones, even if they don't play in the same category as their excellent big brother, the WH-1000XM3, from which they take over design. If you like powerful bass, this headset is for you. It also has a good active noise reduction system and delivers a comfortable 24-hour battery life. Its main flaw was its introductory price, which was quite high, but its price has dropped significantly since, making it a good deal.

Focal Listen Wireless at €89 instead of €129 at LDLC

75 starsRead the Focal Listen Wireless testWith the Focal Listen Wireless, the French brand offers us an efficient Bluetooth version of its circumaural headphones. And like its predecessor, this one really has something to seduce: a rich and quality sound, a robust finish, a foldable design for satisfactory comfort of use... However, some will find the sound slightly too bright, and we note that the device still does not include an active noise reduction system, which is a bit of a shame knowing that it is sold at a price close to the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2, which has one. That being said, the Focal Listen Wireless clearly remains at the top of the basket.

Sennheiser HD599 at €90.99 instead of €199 at Amazon

Sennheiser HD599 The Sennheiser HD599 is an open Circum Aural headset using a wired jack connection and delivering a wide frequency response ranging from 12 to 38,000 Hz. Its cable is removable which will allow you to replace it in the event of failure. With its padded headband, it promises long listening sessions. The brand delivers it with two cables, a first in 3.5 mm mini jack with a length of 1.2 m and a second in 6.35 mm jack with a longer length of 3 m. The HD599 is also offered at a fairly competitive price.

Marshall Major IV at €99 instead of €149.99 at Amazon

Marshall Major IV Unsurprisingly, the manufacturer does not review its copy in depth for this new Major IV headset, but offers some notable improvements such as a simply monstrous 80h autonomy, wireless charging and better ergonomics. The 3.5 mm jack is still there, it is very practical for listening to music when the battery is empty. No big news on the sound side, however, compared to its predecessor.

Cheap Black Friday headphones

Apple AirPods 2 at €99 instead of €150 at SFR (after ODR reserved for SFR customers)

77 starsRead the Apple AirPods (2019) reviewAlthough they can't compete with the best models on the market when it comes to sound (hard to get powerful bass with traditionally shaped earphones), the 2019 AirPods offer audio quality that's correct but above all, these headphones have an extremely reliable wireless connection, with a very satisfactory level of latency. Their induction charger, available as an option, is also very practical and Bluetooth pairing is very simple, even with Android or Windows. On the other hand, the touch controls are limited and not always effective, and their lack of insulation can get in the way in noisy environments.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live at €49.99 instead of €99.99 at SFR (after ODR reserved for SFR customers)

62 starsRead the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live reviewNot bad, strictly speaking, Samsung's bean-shaped wireless headphones disappointed us despite an original and rather interesting design. Average audio quality, light noise reduction, controls not necessarily practical... These defects could have gone to 80€, but they cost more than double.

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 at 55.99€ instead from €79.99 at Amazon

80 starsRead the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 testAccessorist Anker and its Soundcore brand have made a name for themselves in the entry-level audio market, thanks in particular to a few devices offering excellent value for money, such as these Liberty Air 2 precisely. The first generation was already very interesting, for this new generation the brand has improved the autonomy of the headphones, the quality of calls and modernized the connection by bringing them USB-C and wireless charging. The Bluetooth 5 connection remains as stable and efficient as before but gains a new function, the use of a single earphone, and the audio quality is still very good for the price even if we find the sound a bit too much bright. IPX5 certified, this product is also suitable for athletes who can also control music playback via programmable touch controls. In short, these True Wireless headphones are clearly one of the best models under the 100€ mark.

Anker Soundcore Life P2 at 34.99€ instead of 49.99€ at Amazon

75 starsRead the Anker Soundcore Life P2 reviewAnker's Soundcore Life P2 wireless headphones tick a lot of boxes, including decent sound and good performance for hands-free calls. There is no wireless charging, which we can understand at this price level, but we are still entitled to USB-C. The autonomy is estimated at 7 hours at moderate volume and count 32 hours with the charging box which is very satisfactory. The headphones have an IPX7 waterproof rating, which means they can be fully submerged in water to a depth of one meter. They unquestionably offer the best value for money in the Anker wireless range currently.

Jabra Elite Active 75t at €99.99 instead of €169.99 at Amazon

84 starsRead the Jabra Elite Active 75t reviewJabra is further fine-tuning its recipe for True Wireless headphones and delivers Elite Active 75t that are 22% more compact, lighter but also more comfortable, all without compromising on the fit in the ears, the audio quality or the reliability of the wireless connection, all of which were the strength of the brand's previous headphones. In addition, this new model is completely waterproof, which means that you can use them for swimming or in the shower without fear. Autonomy now rises to 7.5 hours in the headphones plus 20.5 hours in the case, which is satisfactory. We only regret the absence of active noise reduction or AirPods-style wireless charging, but the Jabra Elite Active 75t remain the worthy heirs of the excellent 65t. So you can go risk-free even if we find the total waterproofness a bit gimmicky.Huawei Freebuds Pro at €99 instead of €129 at AmazonHuawei Freebuds Pro The Huawei FreeBuds Pro use ear tips semi in-ear like the AirPods Pro, but the branches are nevertheless shorter and more discreet. The true wireless are stored in a wireless charging case allowing 3 full charges. In addition, the autonomy announced by the manufacturer is 4:30. The wireless headphones pair in Bluetooth 5.2 and benefit from effective active noise reduction. They also use the multipoint connection, which is worth highlighting. The sound quality is generally good and balanced, although the treble could be more precise. The quality of the hands-free kit is correct, but be careful when passing through areas that are too noisy. Note that the Huawei application is only compatible with Android.

Inexpensive Black Friday speakers

Soundcore Motion+ at €69.99 instead of €99.99 at Amazon

85 starsRead the test Anker SoundCore Motion+ It's hard to find better than the Anker Soundcore Motion+ at this budget level. This speaker has everything going for it, a robust and completely waterproof design, up-to-date connectivity with USB-C and even a jack port, which is quite rare these days, high quality sound for the price, a Bluetooth 5.0 AptX compatibility, and all this for less than 100€. What more could you ask for?

Google Nest Audio at €59 instead of €99 at FNAC

85 starsRead the Google Nest Audio test Faced with the proliferation of Sonos-type multiroom systems and the flood of affordable and sometimes very efficient smart speakers, Google has understood that it is in the audio quality that it is necessary to make the difference. A mission that the new Nest Audio successfully fulfills. For a contained price, it offers a very convincing sound compared to its size, much higher than that of the Google Home. This is the best option for those who have adopted Google's smart Home ecosystem. A very effective product for listening to music in good conditions without breaking the bank while taking advantage of the features offered by the Californian giant's Voice Assistant.

Black Friday at e-tailers

Many e-merchants participate in Black Friday. You will find below links that lead directly to their page dedicated to this annual event.

Important:

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