Sound Bar Black Friday Sales

There are likely to be a lot of great Black Friday soundbar deals in the coming weeks as retailers such as Currys, Very and Amazon launch sale events.

Soundbar brands including Sony, Samsung, Bose, Sonos and LG are likely to slash prices as part of their Black Friday deals, running through until Cyber Monday 2021. In fact, some models are already being reduced as deals go live weeks ahead of the official sale.

Using a soundbar is a great way to instantly enhance your viewing experience. No more tinny TV speakers – get ready for some high-quality audio.

So if you are in the market for a soundbar to give your TV or home cinema setup some extra kick, you're in the right place. Our team of tech experts will be hunting through the listings on a daily basis to bring you the very best soundbar offers.

Today's best Black Friday soundbar deals

Samsung HW-A550 Wireless Subwoofer | ~~£329.99~~ £198 (save £131.99 or 40%)
Samsung S61A all-in-one with Alexa | ~~£399~~ £298 (save £101 or 25%)
Samsung HW-S50A Soundbar | ~~£269~~ £149 (save £120 or 45%)
Samsung HW-Q950A Soundbar | ~~£1,599~~ £999 (save £600 or 38%)
Samsung HW-Q900A Bluetooth | ~~£1,099~~ £749 (save £350 or 32%)

On Amazon, there are some soundbars being discounted ahead of Black Friday:

Hisense HS214 All-in-one | ~~£129.00~~ £94.08 (save £34.92 or 27%)
JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Soundbar | ~~£149.99~~ £99.00 (save £50.99 or 34%)
Samsung Q60T Cinematic Soundbar | ~~£499~~ £214 (save £285.00 or 57%)

When are the Black Friday soundbar deals?

Black Friday itself is the 26th of November, with Cyber Monday 2021 following shortly afterwards, on the 29th. However, thanks to retailer-vs-retailer competition, some websites will list discounts long before Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

That happened this week – with discounts going live at AO and Very and with more imminent at Currys – so the answer is that soundbar deals are already online.

Amazon is likely to play a key role in the sales this year due to its aggressive pricing, so make sure to read our Amazon Black Friday deals page for its offers. However, retailers such as Currys, AO and John Lewis will be hugely competitive – and each has price-matching policies in place should you run into any stock shortages.

Where are the top Black Friday soundbar deals?

There are some key retailers likely to offer soundbar deals over the next few weeks, including Amazon, Very, Currys, John Lewis, AO and Argos. It's likely that pricing will be pretty similar across each store as they each rush to match each other.

Here are the direct retailer links so you can compare:

Shop soundbars at Amazon
Shop soundbars at Very
Shop soundbars at Currys
Shop soundbars at John Lewis
Shop soundbars at AO
Shop soundbars at Argos

What soundbars will be on offer this Black Friday?

Most of the big technology and audio brands are expected to be included in Black Friday – so that includes LG, Sony, Samsung, Hisense, Panasonic and more.

In looking for a great Black Friday deal, the sweet spot will be high-end soundbars that weren't released too recently. Any very recent releases will hold their value and are unlikely to be discounted heavily – if at all – on Black Friday. That is unless a retailer is trying to make a statement in order to stand out from the crowd.

One soundbar that may fall into this category is the outstanding Sonos Beam. Sonos are one of the big names in this field. With the release of the Sonos Beam 2 last month, there could be some very tempting deals on the original model this year.

However, if you're looking for the very latest releases, it's not certain you will find the exact product you want in the Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.

It's worth taking a look at the predecessor and considering how much better the new iteration is. Is it worth the extra money? Should you buy the older version with a deal, or would you only be happier getting the newest version? Questions to consider.

We've reviewed some fantastic soundbars that are likely to be discounted on Black Friday. Here are some devices that could be worth looking out for this year:

Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar review
TCL TS6100 soundbar review
Yamaha SR-C20A soundbar review
Roku Streambar review
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review

How to get a good soundbar deal on Black Friday

Whether or not Black Friday is the right time to buy a soundbar largely depends on what you're looking for. Traditionally, the best Black Friday savings are made on big-ticket items, so premium soundbars. On the other hand, if you're looking for a budget soundbar, you could get similar value buying before Black Friday.

When deciding how much to spend on a soundbar, it's a good idea to weigh up what features you want the device to have.

Does it need voice controls? Do you want Dolby Vision cinematic sound? Or are you new to the soundbar market and just want a basic model to try out? Whichever spec you want to get your hands on, there's a soundbar for you. We'll do our best to help you find a suitable device across this piece and our best soundbar round-up.

Aside from your budget constraints and spec demands, it's worth considering the size. Some of these devices can be quite large, so it's worth double-checking the measurements against your TV stand or where you plan to put the soundbar.

For example, while the Sonos Arc was impressive enough to appear on our best soundbars list – as the 'best overall soundbar' – it is also a large unit that won't suit every space. But if you have space for a larger soundbar, this Sonos device packs a real punch. Find links to buy the Sonos Arc below.

Buy the Sonos Arc at:

£899 at Sonos
£899 at Very
£899 at Currys
£899 at John Lewis

Remember, Cyber Monday follows hot on the heels of Black Friday, so you'll have multiple opportunities to bag yourself a bargain. However, many shoppers will be trying to bag those same bargains, so it pays to be ahead of the curve.

Last year saw a remarkable 7% growth in UK interest in Black Friday, according to data from the software company SEMrush. Pick out products that suit your budget and needs, and be ready to pounce when the right deal comes along.

Start with Amazon. While we're keen to encourage you to shop around, Amazon is often the best place to start. Because so many retailers list products on the site, and because of the sheer scale of Amazon's offering, the site often offers the best prices on consumer tech. Use price history tracking tools like camelcamelcamel.com to double-check Amazon deals.
Shop around. Be sure to check in with a variety of retailers to ensure you get the best deal. Black Friday is a very competitive period for retailers, and they all want your attention. Be sure to check a few sites and compare prices.
Check social media. During big sale events, some deals may be teased on social media ahead of their appearance on online stores. Keep an eye out.
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Black Friday soundbar deals: what offers were there last year?

Last year we saw some great discounts on soundbars, including an LG SN11RG 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar, down from £1499 to £749. That huge half-price deal was available at Currys, and we're hoping for some similar savings this year.

Elsewhere, Currys also offered discounts on Sony soundbar systems. The HT-S350 2.1 Wireless Sound Bar was down from £279 to £159, while the HT-G700 Wireless Soundbar plunged from £449 to £299. For more on the Sony soundbar range, read our full Sony HT-G700 soundbar review.

Also, Amazon reduced the Philips Audio TV HTL3325/10 Subwoofer Soundbar to £152.89 and the Panasonic SC-HTB600EBK Home Theatre Soundbar to £349.