This AirPods Competitor Has Noise Cancellation and Is Just $60 This Black Friday.
Black Friday sales officially kick off on Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1. Before they end, Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price tracking tools.
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Nothing is primarily a smartphone brand, but some of its best products are affordable over-ear headphones. A good example is the Nothing Ear (a), a truly wireless earbud that’s cheaper than Apple’s AirPods but still boasts advanced features like active noise cancellation. What’s more, this Black Friday, the Nothing Ear (a) is on sale for $60 , a 46% discount from its original price of $109 and the brand’s lowest price ever.
Like many other Nothing products, the Ear(a) has a transparent case. This is very convenient for wireless headphones, as you can see whether the earbuds are inside the case without opening it. These headphones received a 4/5 rating in a PCMag review and were praised for their transparent design, balanced sound with an emphasis on bass, an equalizer app, and strong codec support. The reviewer noted that the Ear(a)’s noise cancellation is slightly inferior to competitors, but the presence of active noise cancellation is impressive for $60 headphones.
This product is available in three finishes: black, yellow, and clear. All three are available at a great price on Black Friday. No one claims that the Ear(a) battery provides approximately 9.5 hours of continuous listening on a single charge with noise cancellation disabled. With ANC enabled, this time drops to 5.5 hours, which is still quite good. You can also quickly charge the case in 10 minutes, which will provide enough charge for 10 hours of music playback.
Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?
Yes, Amazon does have Black Friday sales, but the prices aren’t always accurate. Use a price tracker to make sure you’re getting the best deal, or consult guides like our price-tracking blog . And if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, make the most of it .
Are Black Friday deals worth it?
In short, yes, Black Friday still offers deals you rarely see the rest of the year. If you’re shopping or looking for gifts, now is the time to look for deals on essentials, especially tech , home goods , and fitness equipment . Of course, if you’re looking to save money, the best way to save is to buy nothing.
How long do Black Friday deals actually last?
Black Friday sales officially begin on Friday, November 28, 2025, and will run throughout Cyber Week—the five-day period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, December 1, 2025. However, the dates of Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been shifted as retailers compete for shoppers. You can take advantage of the same Black Friday deals early in the season , and we expect the sale to end by December 3, 2025.