Grab an open-box pair of Beats Studio Buds+ with transparent design at $97 (Reg. $180)

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Woot is now offering the Beats Studio Buds+ for $96.99 in open-box condition. Shipping is free for Prime members, and a $6 delivery fee applies if you’re not an Amazon subscriber. Today’s offer drops from the usual $180 going rate and amounts to $83 in savings. It’s one of the best discounts we have ever seen and is $3 under a refurbished promotion from earlier in the year. Our last new condition mention was $130, by comparison.

Beats Studio Buds+ come in a new Cosmic Silver design at $130 (Second-best, save $40)

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The second-best price yet is now live on the new Beats Studio Buds+ at Amazon. That is, if you don’t mind socring the new Cosmic Silver stylings. That more recent colorway is down to $129.99 shipped from its usual $170 price tag. It’s the second-best offer we’ve seen at within $10 of the all-time low set on Cyber Monday. It has only sold for less once before in the past, too. We’re still waiting for all of the colorways to go on sale – including that slick new transparent design – but if you’re not too picky on the design, you can lock-in one of the lowest prices yet. Head below for more.

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Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones normally sell for $350, but are now down to $180

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If you missed out on the Black Friday offer, Amazon is delivering another chance to save on the new Beats Studio Pro headphones. These recently-released over-ears are now down to $179.95 shipped at the retailer, dropping from the usual $350 price tag in the process. This is almost 50% off, and applies to all four styles of the cans. It comes within $10 of the all-time low from back over the Thanksgiving Week savings event, and is the second-best price we’ve seen overall. These are some of our favorite headphones on the market right now, and our hands-on review walks you through just why that’s the case.

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Beats Studio Buds+ see early Cyber Monday discount to new $120 low (Reg. $170)

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We’re now tracking a new all-time low on the Beats Studio Buds+ at Amazon. Dropping down to $119.99 shipped, you can now save $50 on the Cosmic Silver earbuds. We didn’t see a chance to save go live over Black Friday, and now with Cyber Monday almost here you can actually lock-in some worthwhile savings. This is an extra $10 below our previous mention and the best discount yet. We’re still waiting for all of the colorways to go on sale – including that slick new transparent design – but if you’re not too picky on the design, you can lock-in that new all-time low.

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Beats Studio Pro now 50% off for the very first time as new all-time low hits $170

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A new all-time low has arrived on the Beats Studio Pro as part of the Amazon early Black Friday sale. Right now, you can drop the ANC headphones to $169.95 shipped across all four styles. Each one is down from the usual $350 price tag in order to save you 50% for the first time. It’s $30 under our previous mention from the fall Prime Day festivities, and living up to its Black Friday adjacency with that new all-time low status in play. Our hands-on review walks you through what else to expect, too.

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Beats Studio Buds+ fall to $100 all-time lows in like-new condition (Reg. $170)

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Woot is now offering the all-new Beats Studio Buds+ Earbuds for $99.99 shipped in Grade A refurbished condition. Available across all three styles – yes even the shiny new clear – today’s offer lands from the usual $170 price tag you’d pay for a new pair over at Amazon. It’s $70 off, beating our previous mention by $30, and marking a new all-time low. Beats Studio Buds+ just launched back in May and arrive as the latest true wireless listening experience from Beats. Notable features include improved ANC and transparency modes, which are complemented by upgraded microphones and the slick designed build. There’s 36 hours of listening for good measure, and everything else you can read about in our hands-on review. Though the biggest reason many have been eyeing up these new earbuds is the transparent casing.

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Beats Studio Buds+ fall to $130 with transparent design, black style at $115 (Reg. $180)

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Amazon is now offering the new Beats Studio Buds+ for $129.99 shipped in all three styles. Including that slick new transparent casing model, the savings all land from the usual $170 price tag to save you $40. It’s one of the first chances to save so far, and a new all-time low. Dropping prices even further though, Woot is offering just the black style of Studio Buds+ for $114.95. That saves you an extra $15 if you don’t mind skipping the more novel design. Beats Studio Buds+ just launched back in May and arrive as the latest listening experience from Beats. Notable features include improved ANC and transparency modes, which are complemented by upgraded microphones and the slick designed build. There’s 36 hours of listening for good measure, and everything else you can read about in our hands-on review.

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Beats Studio Buds+ see first discount to $150 with transparent design (Reg. $170)

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As part of its Prime Day 2023 deals, Amazon now offers the very first chance to save on the all-new Beats Studio Buds+. Arriving with that eye-catching transparent plastic design, you can now bring home the just-released earbuds for $149.99. There are two other styles available, too. Down from $170, today’s offer amounts to $20 in savings alongside being a new all-time low. It’s the first chance to save period, too. Beats Studio Buds+ just launched back in May and arrive as the latest listening experience from Beats. Notable features include improved ANC and transparency modes, which are complemented by upgraded microphones and the slick designed build. There’s 36 hours of listening for good measure, and everything else you can read about in our hands-on review.

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Beats Fit Pro land at best price of the year at $145 in four colors (Reg. $200), more

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Woot is now offering the best price of the year on the flagship true wireless earbuds from Beats. Now on sale from the usual $200 going rate, Beats Fit Pro arrive in one of four colors at $144.95 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you $6 otherwise. With 28% in savings attached, today’s offer lands at $15 below our previous mentions from the spring. This is also $5 below the previous 2023 low, too. The only real downside here is that the three new colors that were just refreshed earlier in the year aren’t included in the savings, as only the original styles are making the cut for today’s discount.

Despite just seeing the slick new Studio Buds+ hit the scene, Beats Fit Pro very much still are the latest flagship releases from the company. Just refreshed earlier this spring with some new designs, you can now bring home the fitness-ready listening experience in a wider range of styles that all come backed by IPX4 water-resistance and wingtip designs. True wireless builds in tow, these are a particular highlight for those in the Apple ecosystem thanks to the onboard H1 chip, which enables features like Hey Siri support and fast pairing. Battery life clocks in at 6 hours, though the companion charging case will bump that up to 24. You can see how all of that stacks up in our hands-on review. But then head below for more.

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Beats Studio Buds land at best price of the year in five colors with $60 discount to $90

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Woot is now offering the Beats Studio Buds for $89.95 Prime shipped. Delivery will run you an extra $6 otherwise. Down from $150, you’re looking at the best price of the year with $60 in savings attached. It’s $10 under our previous mention and $5 below the previous 2023 low. Despite just seeing the slick new Studio Buds+ hit the scene, Beats Studio Buds arrive as some of the brand’s latest workout companions, delivering a true wireless form-factor that’s ideal for tagging along on workouts as well as your typical daily wear, with active noise cancellation joining the feature set on top of a transparency mode. Other notable inclusions like Hey Siri support, a compact charging case with USB-C that brings battery life up to 24 hours, and IPX4 water-resistance complete the package. Dive into our hands-on review for a closer look.

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Powerbeats Pro Earphones back to holiday pricing at $150 ($100 off), more from $100

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Amazon is now offering the Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones for $149.95 shipped in all three colorways. Regularly $250 straight from Apple and usually closer to $200 at Amazon, this is up to $100 in savings and the lowest price we can find. While we did see a short-lived $150 deal with a $10 Amazon gift card attached over Black Friday last year, this is matching the lowest we have tracked there otherwise. The workout-ready design here features up to 24-hours of playback (plus Fast Fuel that delivers an extra 1.5 hours with a 5-minute charge) alongside volume and track controls on each bud. Apple’s H1 chip is also in place here for fast pairing, Siri access, and more. Get all of the details in our hands-on review and then head below for more Beats wireless headphone deals from $100. 

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Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black Friday doorbuster deal now live at $79

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As part of its early Black Friday sale, Walmart is offering the best deal we have tracked yet this year on the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones at $79 shipped in black, red, and pink. This deal is only available to Walmart+ members (free trial right here) right now and will open up to everyone later tonight at 7 p.m. if it’s still in-stock. Regularly $200 and currently marked down to $150 at Best Buy, they have most recently been going in and out of stock at Amazon for $100 (although we might see a price match there) with today’s deal yielding another $21 in savings to deliver a notable Black Friday doorbuster-worthy price. This set side steps some of the pairing issues you might find out there from other brand’s with Apple’s fast H1 chip alongside bringing up to 40 hours to your wireless listening experience (Fast Fuel delivers an extra 3 hours after just 5 minutes of charging). The “award-winning sound and design you’ve come to love from Beats” is joined by adjustable cushioned ear cups with multifunction controls for taking calls, music playback, and activating Siri. More details below. 

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Beats Fit Pro fall to new all-time low of $145 with Apple’s H1 chip, ANC, more (Reg. $200)

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Through the end of the day, Woot is now offering the latest Beats Studio Buds ANC Earbuds for $144.95 shipped. Normally fetching $200, today’s offer is delivering a new all-time low at $55 off. This is now an extra $15 off the previous best price set over Amazon’s fall Prime Day event. Beats Fit Pro just launched last fall as the brand’s latest flagship earbuds and have rarely been on sale since. Delivering a workout-ready true wireless design, there’s IPX4 water-resistance and wingtip designs. Those in the Apple ecosystem will find its built-in H1 chip to be the star of the show, enabling Hey Siri support alongside fast pairing and more. Battery life clocks in at 6 hours, though the companion charging case will bump that up to 24. You can see how all of that stacks up in our hands-on review. But then head below for more.

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Score an Amazon low on the Powerbeats with Apple H1 chip at $80 (Save 20%)

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Amazon now offers the Powerbeats High-Performance Wireless Earbuds for $79.99 shipped. Having dropped from $100, you’re looking at 20% in savings alongside a match of the Amazon all-time low set just once before. Entering with a sweat-resistant design, around-neck build, and ear hooks to stay in place, Powerbeats are ideal earbuds for bringing along on runs or workouts. You’ll enjoy 15-hours of playback on a single charge, as well as Apple’s H1 chip for fast pairing. Over 11,000 customers have left a 4.6/5 star rating and you can get a closer look in our launch coverage. Head below for more.

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Pre-order new Beats Studio Buds for $150 with a $10 Apple gift card at Costco

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The new Apple Beats Studio Buds wireless headphones were officially unveiled this week at $149.99 shipped. Pre-orders are already live on Amazon and elsewhere, but we have now spotted a notable offer at Costco. Members can now pre-order the new Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds for $149.99 with a $10 Apple gift card attached for a limited time. While not an actual discount, this is a great little incentive for Costco members looking to adopt the latest truly wireless headphones from Apple’s Beats brand. More details below. 

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Best of Black Friday 2019 – Headphones: Bose QuietComfort, Beats, Sony, more

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We are just days away from the big-time early Black Friday sales at this point. With just about every major flier in hand now, we have quite a good idea of where the best deals will fall in 2019. This year’s best Black Friday headphone deals will be scattered across Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Amazon, and even Kohl’s, while we are expecting some of the smaller outlets to get competitive as well. Head below for a look at the best upcoming deals from Beats, Bose, JBL, Jabra, and more.

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Beats by Dre launches new Studio3 Wireless NBA Collection, now available at Apple

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Apple’s Beats brand this week launched a new Studio3 Wireless NBA Collection. As part of this collection, Apple is now selling NBA-themed Beats for six teams. They’re available today on Apple’s website for $350, which is slightly more expensive than a normal pair of Studio3 headphones.

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Powerbeats3 Neighborhood Collection returns to Black Friday price: $90 (Reg. $130)

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Amazon offers the Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones Neighborhood Collection in various colors for $89.99 shipped. This is good for $110 off the original price and a match of our Black Friday mention. For comparison, Best Buy and Target are each charging over $130 now. Powerbeats3 offer up to 12-hours of battery life and Apple’s W1 chip for fast pairing. The Neighborhood Collection delivers unique matte colors like Asphalt Grey, Brick Red and more, all of which are on sale today. Rated 4.5/5 stars.

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Get BeatsX or Powerbeats3 headphones from $65 (Geek Squad Refurb, Orig. up to $200)

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Best Buy is offering several BeatsX and Powerbeats3 headphones in Geek Squad Certified Refurbished condition on sale from $65. You can pick up BeatsX in black or white for $64.99 shipped. Also available in blue and gray for $69.99 shipped. Originally $150, these headphones still fetch as much at Amazon right now with this being one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen offered. Rated 3.8/5 stars from over 1,400 at Amazon.

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Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones fall to $249 shipped (Reg. $349)

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Amazon offers the Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones for $249 shipped in matte black, blue, red, and white. Also at Best Buy in matte black, blue, red, and white. Normally $349, this is one of the lowest that we’ve tracked and the best available. If you’ve been holding off on Beats’ high-end headphones for a good sale, this is about as good as you’ll get. Rated 4.1/5 stars.

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Apple launches special edition Beats with designer Balmain & Kylie Jenner

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Apple has launched its latest special edition Beats headphones today together with designer brand Balmain with new versions of its Powerbeats 3 Wireless Earphones and Beats Studio Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. The companies have also enlisted a celebrity endorsement from Kylie Jenner who appears in ads for the headphones on Apple’s product pages and elsewhere.

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Best Buy 4-Day Sale: UE Roll Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $50, Logitech Bluetooth Mouse $24, kitchenware, more

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Best Buy has kicked of another 4-day sale with deep deals on Apple gear, Beats, HDTVs, small kitchen appliances, tablets, cases, smartwatches and more. While there are a number of notable deals in the sale, one standout is the UE Roll Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for $49.99 shipped. Also available on Best Buy’s official eBay Store. That’s 50% below the original listing, between $50 and $45 better than Amazon, matching the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. It features 360-degree audio, Bluetooth connection with your smartphone up to 65 feet away, 1PX7-waterproofing, rechargeable battery, aux input and more. Rated 4+ stars from over 450 Amazon customers.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio Over-the-Ear Wired Headphones $150 shipped (Orig. $300)

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Best Buy offers the Beats by Dr. Dre Beats (wired) Studio Over-the-Ear Headphones for $149.99 shipped. That’s half off the original list price and $50 less than Amazon’s current listing.

These wired headphones feature a 10Hz to 20kHz frequency response, adaptive noise canceling, in-line controls, leatherette ear cushions, 3.5mm input, and 20-hour rechargeable battery with battery life gauge. Rated 4.2/5 stars by over 2,000 Amazon shoppers.

Sports/Fitness: Bluetooth 4.0 sport in-ear headphones $13 (Reg. $30), Natural Fitness Yoga Mat $20 (Reg. up to $30), more

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DreoDirect via Amazon offers its Bluetooth 4.0 Sweatproof Noise-Isolating Earbuds in black or green for $29.99. Applying coupon code 2JXNJM7O drops the final price to $12.99 Prime shipped. That’s a savings of $17 off the regular going rate and the best price currently available. Features include Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities, a sweatproof design, noise isolation and up to eight hours of playback. Rated 4.3/5 stars by 161 Amazon reviewers. 

Woot is offering the Natural Fitness Powerhouse Yoga Mat for $14.99 plus $5 flat rate shipping on your entire order. That’s as much $10 under some listings, about 20% below the original listing, $5 under Amazon, and the best price we can find. This PVC-free mat features easy-to-clean cell foam and provides “the ideal amount of support” for yoga/pilates/more and measures 24 x 72 x 3/8-inches. Just about all of the Natural Fitness Powerhouse mats have 4+ star ratings on Amazon. Head below for more Natural Fitness deals.

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Beats Studio 2.0 Over-Ear headphones (multiple colors) $150 shipped (Orig. $300)

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Best Buy is offering My Best Buy Members Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Wired Over-Ear Headphones in multiple colors for $149.99 shipped right now. That’s $150 below the regular asking price, between $50 and $100+ below Amazon depending on the color and the best current price we can find by $50. If you haven’t signed up to be a My Best Buy member yet, you can do that for free right here (you’ll need to do so in order to see the discounted price above).

They feature leatherette ear cushions, adaptive noise canceling (with auto on-off), a folding design and include a carrying case along with a 3.5mm audio cable, USB 2.0 charging cable, and a USB power adapter. Rated 3.9/5 stars from over 1,600 Amazon customers.

We still have the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Wireless Headphones Active Collection for $230 shipped (Reg. $300) as well.

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Headphones: Sennheiser HD 558 over-ears $80 (Orig. $180), more

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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 65% off MEE Sport-Fi headphones with prices starting below $11 Prime shipped. The Sport-Fi M6P in-ears with mic/remote that originally went for $40 are at the lowest price Amazon has ever offered them and the best we can find. The M6 without the mic/remote are within $0.50 of the lowest Amazon has offered them and the lowest price we can find. They have a 3.8/5 star rating from over 8,400 Amazon customers.

Perfect as an inexpensive set of workout headphones, both models are available in black, clear, orange, pink, purple, white and blue. They feature a secure over-the-ear fit, memory wire, noise-isolation, IPX5 sweat- and water-resistant and come with 6 ear-tip sets, a carrying case, 1-year manufacturer’s warranty and more:

Next up, Newegg Flash has the Sennheiser HD 558 Over-Ear Headphones in black for $79.95 shipped. That’s $100 below the original listing, $20 better than Amazon and the best price we can find. These “Audiophile-grade” over-ear, open-back headphones feature a twist and lock single-sided cable, gold-plated 1/4″ plug with 1/8″ adapter, neodymium ferrous magnet system and a 4.6/5 star rating from over 760 Amazon customers. More details below.

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Beats Solo2 On-Ear Headphones $100 shipped (Reg. $200), more

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Target has the Beats Solo2 On-Ear Wired Headphones for $99.99 with free shipping, which is 50% below retail and a match of Black Friday pricing. As of right now, the Gray, Pink, Violet, and Blue models are available for shipping. Other colors including Black, White, and Red, are available for in-store pickup from some Target locations. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,780 Amazon reviewers. Amazon has the Solo2 Bluetooth Wireless on sale for $248.24 shipped. That’s a 17% savings off the retail price of $300. Also available via Amazon, the Beats Studio Wireless Over-Ear Headphones are down to $249.95 shipped (Reg. $380).

Today only, Woot offers the Beats Powerbeats2 Wired In-Ear Headphones for $79.99 + $5 flat-rate shipping. This deal is $65 off retail, $25 better than the next best price we can find, and a new all-time low. Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars from 84 Amazon reviewers. Looking for Bluetooth connectivity? The Powerbeats2 Wireless start at $144.95 shipped on Amazon.

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Shop Apple’s holiday gift guide, save up to $350: great 9to5 deals on every device + accessory

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Every year, Apple puts together a beautiful-looking holiday gift guide on Apple.com, packed with the latest iOS devices, Macs, and accessories people would love to receive as gifts. The hitch is that Apple’s prices are almost always full retail, with no discounting, so it’s easy to spend anywhere from $5 to $300 more per item than if you just shopped around.

This year, 9to5Toys and 9to5Mac have done the bargain hunting for you. We’ve found savings on virtually every item on Apple’s holiday shopping list, which this year is organized into 6 sections: Gaming, Photography, Music, Fitness, Learning and Travel. Using the links below, you can save up to $350 on a new 12″ MacBook, between $20 and $80 on many third-party accessories, and up to $130 on a pair of Beats headphones…

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Microsoft Store shows its cards for Black Friday: Powerbeats2 In-ears $100 (Reg. $200), more

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The Microsoft Store has announced its Black Friday sale that is set to launch next week on Thanksgiving Day. There are deals on Beats headphones, Xbox games/accessories, plus fitness trackers, PCs and more. We already detailed Microsoft’s Xbox digital games sale that launched this morning for Gold members, but gamers will find more deals here as well.

Head below for a full round-up and analysis.

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Best Buy’s Black Friday ad brings deals on Apple Watch, Macs, HDTVs, games & more!

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Update (11/13 11:00am): It’s been a crazy morning, but we’ve got more deals. Best Buy added a number of pages and 300 items to its Black Friday ad, then took it down (for now). We have the latest pages from the ad and have updated our list of top deals below.

Best Buy has pulled back the curtain on its Black Friday plans and deals for this year. The jam-packed 27-page ad includes a tremendous amount of Apple gadgets, video games, HDTVs, media, and more. Best Buy stores are set to open their doors at 5PM on Thanksgiving, but many deals will go live online earlier in the day.

Don’t feel like waiting until the end of the month to shop? Some offers are available right now while supplies last.

Continue on to check out the best deals from Best Buy’s Black Friday ad…

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Apple’s new Beats Active Collection brings sporty colors to familiar headphones

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Today, Beats announced a series of new colors available for some of its latest gen headphone offerings. The Powerbeats2 wireless, Tour2 and Solo2 wireless have all been refreshed with new yellow, red and blue options. You can get a closer look at the new “Active Collection” colors below:

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Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Sport Headphones $70 shipped (Orig. $130), more

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Update (10/1 11:25am): Buysuperdeal (99.3% Positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals is now offering the Blue set for $69.99 shipped as well. BluTek (98.6% Positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals offers the Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones in green for $69.99 shipped. Note: this deal ships in a “bulk packaging”. That’s $60 under the original $130 listing, $11…

Beats Studio Wireless headphones: Titanium $230 (Reg. $380), Blue $264 (Reg. $380)

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Amazon is offering the titanium-colored version of Apple’s Beats Studio Wireless headphones for only $229.99 shipped. That’s around 40% off of the original $380 price, and the best we’ve ever seen for this particular premium metallic colorway. Seven other colors are currently available for $255 and up, with gold at $255 and metallic sky at $275.

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Beats Headphones: Solo HD Drenched on-ears $100 (Reg. $139+), Studio wireless $250 (Reg. $300), more

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As part of the Target Black Friday in July sale, you’ll find Beats by Dre Solo HD Drenched for $99.99 shipped on both its eBay store and the official site. Multiple colors are available including blue, green, pink, purple and teal. That’s 50% or $100 under the original listing, between $40 and $100 below Amazon (depending on…

Sennheiser Momentum headphones: on-ears $70 (Reg. $80+), over-ears (open-box) $120 (Reg. $170), more

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Newegg has the Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Headphones in Black for $99.99, but using code EMCAVAT28 in the cart will drop the total down to $69.95 shipped. That’s $160 under the original listing, $7 under Amazon, matching our previous mention and the lowest we can find.

The closed-back design provides noise isolation, 18 ohm impedance, soft foam ear pads, and a “metal in-line three button control and microphone supporting Apple devices like iPod, iPad and iPhone”. They ship with a 2 year “global warranty” and have received a 4.3/5 star rating from over 630 Amazon customers.

Next up, VMInnovations is offering open-box Sennheiser Momentum Closed Over-Ear Stereo Headphones for $119.99 shipped. That’s $180 under the original listing, $45 below Amazon’s new listing and the lowest price we have posted on this particular set. Keep in mind, this is an open-box listing, not brand new. They have very much the same specs as the above model, but with premium leather ear pads, carrying case, and a stainless steel, over-ear design.

They have a 4.3/5 star rating from nearly 750 Amazon customers and ship with a 1 year warranty (“3-month Manufacturer + 9-month VMInnovations”).

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Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones in multiple colors: $140 shipped (Reg. $200)

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What better way to celebrate the official launch of Beats1 than to tune-in with a new pair of Beats by Dre headphones. Staples is taking up to $100 off select Beats audio products. The best deal from the lot is the Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones for $139.95 with free shipping. Regularly priced at $200, this is the best deal we’ve ever seen for these headphones by $10. Choose from black, red or pink/grey models.

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With wireless Bluetooth connectivity, IPX-4 sweat- and water-resistance rating, and flexible ear hooks, Powerbeats2 are built for workouts. Expect up to 6 hours of battery life, but if you notice they are dead right before a workout you can use a 15-minute quick charge to gain an extra hour of playback.

Compatible with Apple Watch, iPhone, select iPod models, and nearly any other Bluetooth equipped device. Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars from 1,048 Amazon reviewers. Deal expires 7/4.

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Bluetooth headphones: Sol Republic Tracks Air $75 (Reg. $150), JBL J56BT on-ears $44 (Reg. $149), more

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Today’s headphone deals include the Tracks Air by Sol Republic for $74.95 shipped in multiple colors over at Motorola. That’s $150 under the original listing/average selling price, almost $100 below Amazon, $30 below the next best price, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. The most popular colors tend to sell out quickly with these Motorola sales, so if you’re interested, jump on them while you can.

They feature A2 sound engines that produce “clear highs and detailed deep bass”. They have a built in mic/remote and you can connect 2 devices simultaneously. Rated 4.5/5 stars from over 250 Amazon customers.

Next up, Newegg’s official eBay store is offering the JBL J56 BT Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Stereo Headphones in black for $43.99 shipped. That’s more than $150 under the original listing, over $100 below Amazon’s current price, $36 under the lowest average selling price, $4 under our last mention and best we can find.

J56BTs have Bluetooth 3.0, users controls on the ear cup, 40 mm drivers, can be used wired or wirelessly and have a built-in mic for calls. This set holds a 3.9/5 star rating from 70 Amazon customers.

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Headphones: V-MODA On-Ears $80 (Orig. $230), Beats Solo 2 & Studios (open box) from $110 (Orig. $200+), more

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Update (5/11 4:15pm):

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy has some notables deals on headphones. First up is the V-MODA Crossfade M-80 On-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphones in black/red or white/silver for $79.98 shipped (now matched at Amazon). That’s up to $80 off the original listing, $20 under the average selling price, $10 under Amazon and the best price we can find.

The feature 40mm dual diaphragm drivers, steel construction, noise isolation, 5Hz – 30kHz frequency response, and a Kevlar reinforced 1 button mic cable. They have received a 4.4/5 star rating from nearly 600 Amazon customers.

Next up, a couple of Beats deals. We have the open-box Beats Solo 2 Wired On-Ear Headphones in black for $109.99 shipped. Open box products are “in like-new condition, contains parts & accessories and the original packaging, or a suitable replacement. Beats may not include the product sleeve, owner’s manual or registration card…Each product has been tested and verified to work.” That’s $80 under the original listing, $70+ below Amazon, $40 under our previous new mention, and the best price we have seen since a few extremely limited doorbuster deals last year.

They have leather ear cushions, a RemoteTalk cable for iOS devices, foldable design, and come with a USB 2.0 charging cable, USB power adapter and a carrying case. They have a 4.2/5 star rating from over 1,000 Amazon customers.

Best Buy also has the open-box Beats Studio Over-Ear Headphones in black/red for $159.99 shipped. The same open-box conditions apply here. This is more than $140 under the original selling price, $40 under the average selling price and the best price we can find.

These over-ears have additive noise cancellation with 20 hour battery life, and also comes with a charging cable, audio cable, RemoteTalk cable, hard shell carrying case and more. The Studio sets have received 3.9+ star ratings from thousands.

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Headphones: Sennheiser Urbanite XL over-ears $150 (Orig. $250), V-MODA Metal in-ears $15 (Reg. $30)

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Update (5/7 11:30am): Focus Camera is also offering the Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ear Headphones in red/blue for $149.99 shipped (Orig. $250, best we can find) Focus Camera is offering the V-MODA Bass Freq Metal In-Ear Noise-Isolating Headphones for $14.99 shipped. That around $35 below the original listing, half Amazon’s $30 price tag, $5 below our…

Headphones: Sennheiser HD 202 II over-ears in black $15 (Reg. $24), Piston 3 in-ears w/ mic $16 (Reg. $24), more

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Newegg has the Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Headphones in black for 24.99, but using code EMCASAT28 will drop your total down to $14.95 shipped. That’s $25 under the original listing, more than $8 under Amazon, matching our previous mention and the best price we can find. They feature detachable ear cups, a 10 foot…

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Spotify reboots its popular 3-month $0.99 Premium plan for new subscribers

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There’s no other way to slice it — streaming services are the future of music. The days of walking into a CD store (remember Sam Goody?) are long gone and most people don’t even bother with iTunes downloads anymore. And as of right now, Spotify is running away with the streaming music crown.

It’ll usually cost you $9.99 per month to have access to Spotify’s full set of features, but for a limited time new subscribers can jump on the streaming bandwagon for just $0.99…

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Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x $55, more

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Amazing Deals Online via Amazon is offering the Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Pro Headphones for $69, but using code 30XPROMO in the cart drops your total down to $55.20 shipped. Note: you must purchase them from Amazing Deals Online for the code to work. That’s nearly 50% under the usual price, matching our previous mention and the best price we can find.

They have 40 mm drivers, a collapsible design and a 15- 22,000 Hz response range. This set has received 4.6/5 star rating on Amazon, which is no surprise considering the previous gen model sits with 4+ stars from thousands of reviewers (and is currently more expensive).

Next, Newegg has the Sennheiser HD 650 over-ear headphones for $290 shipped. That’s $210 under the original listing, $40 below Amazon and the best price we can find.

They have “hand-selected matched driver elements”, 10 – 39,500 Hz response range, neodymium magnets and a 2 year limited warranty. This set has received a 4.6/5 star rating from nearly 300 Amazon customers.

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Beats Studio Wired Over-Ear Headphones (matte black, white, titanium) $230 shipped (Reg. $300)

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Amazon is offering the Beats Studio Wired Over-Ear Headphones (matte black, white, or titanium) for $229.99 shipped. That’s $70 off the original $300 price tag and the current lowest price we can find. During Black Friday/holiday 2014 this set went for $30 less, but in limited quantities and we haven’t seen them drop this low…

Headphones: Pioneer MX9-K on-ears (multiple colors) $130 (Reg. $220), Beats Mixr on-ears $130 (Reg. $175+), more

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Newegg is offering the Pioneer SE-MX9-K Headphones in multiple colors (Indigo black, white, bright copper) for $129.99 shipped today. That’s $170 under the original $300 listing, $90 better than Amazon, the best we’ve seen on any color MX9-K and the lowest price we can find. Features: Large, 50mm speaker unit that is ideal for reproduction…

Harman Kardon CL Precision On-Ear Headphones w/ in-line remote & mic (refurb) $49 shipped (orig. $250), more

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Harman has kicked of its Black Friday deals with a number of discounted speaker and headphone options, as well as sitewide discounts. You can grab the manufacturer refurbished Harman Kardon CL Precision On-Ear Headphones w/ in-line remote/mic for $139.99, but using code CLDEAL in the cart will drop your total down to $49 shipped. That’s…

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Target will make many of its Black Friday deals available online starting on Wednesday

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Target has just announced plans to offer several of its Black Friday deals early on Wednesday, November 26th. The ad states that all of the deals will be available in stores and online. Deals include: iPad Air 16GB WiFi w/ free $100 gift card: $399 iPad mini 3 16GB WiFi w/ free $100 gift card: $399…

hhgregg Black Friday Ad: Apple iPad Air $299, Beats by Dre Solo 2 $150, discounted HDTVs

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Update (11/20 1:45pm) We are now seeing an updated Black Friday ad from hhgregg.

hhgregg, the popular electronics and home store, has released its full Black Friday ad exactly two weeks ahead of the big day. They’ve packed nearly 250 items into a 20 page ad package that is full of a variety of items, from iPads and gaming consoles, to HDTVs, refrigerators and more. They will offer doorbusters on Thanksgiving Day from 4pm to midnight, and will re-open on Black Friday, check here for your nearest location. We’ll continue to add the latest Black Friday news leading up to the big day.

We have done the research and picked out our favorite deals from hhgregg:

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Beats by Dr. Dre Executive over-ear headphones (silver) $170 shipped (orig. $300)

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Update (11/20 12:00pm): Staples is now offering this set for $159.99 shipped, $10 less than our mention below. Staples is offering the Beats By Dr. Dre Executive Headphones in silver for $169.99 shipped. That’s $130 under the original listing, $40 below Amazon and the best price we can find on either the black or silver…