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Music gifts are some of the easiest to get right: a first guitar for someone who keeps saying they want to learn, headphones for the person who always has music on, or a speaker for the kitchen. Here are the music gifts currently on offer that we’ve listed on DealDepot, with links to today’s price.
We haven’t tested these products ourselves. Our picks are based on independent reviews (linked on each product page) and the manufacturers’ specifications. Prices change often, so each product links to today’s price.
Quick picks
- For a beginner guitarist: Fender CD-60 acoustic guitar, a full-size beginner dreadnought.
- Best noise cancelling headphones: Bose QuietComfort SC.
- For bass lovers: Sony ULT WEAR.
- Best earbuds: Samsung Galaxy Buds4, or the smaller-budget Sony WF-C510.
- Best party speaker: JBL Charge 6.
- Best go-anywhere speaker: JBL Flip 7 or the smaller Sony ULT FIELD 1.
For someone learning an instrument
The Fender CD-60 is one of Fender’s best-known beginner acoustics: full size, with a comfortable neck. It has a laminated top, so it won’t have the richer sound of a solid-top guitar, but it’s a sensible first guitar. Budget a few euro extra for a clip-on tuner, a strap and spare strings, and check whether the person would be happier with a smaller guitar if they’re a younger child.
- 17.5
Fender CD-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (Black)
Best for: Beginners and returning players
The CD-60 is one of Fender’s best-known beginner acoustics: a full-size dreadnought with a laminated spruce top and mahogany back and sides, and a comfortable neck with rolled edges. Reviewers rate it as a strong-value guitar to learn on, though it doesn’t have the richer tone of solid-top guitars like the CD-60S.
What we like
- Comfortable neck with rolled fingerboard edges
- Full-size dreadnought with plenty of volume
- Comes with a free trial of Fender Play lessons
- 2-year Fender warranty
Watch out for
- Laminated top, so less rich and dynamic than solid-top guitars
- No pickup for amplification
- Dreadnought body can feel big for smaller players
See today’s price
Headphones and earbuds
For long flights, buses and open-plan offices, noise cancelling makes the biggest difference: the Bose QuietComfort SC is the one to pick if comfort matters most. The Sony ULT WEAR suits people who like big bass. For the gym or commuting, earbuds are easier to carry: the Galaxy Buds4 pair best with Samsung phones, and the Sony WF-C510 is a smaller, cheaper gift.
Comparing options? See our noise cancelling headphone deals.
- 18.5
Sony WF-C510 Truly Wireless Earbuds
Best for: Budget earbuds
Some of the best cheap earbuds you can buy: comfortable, great-sounding and easy to use. There’s no noise cancelling and the case feels a bit cheap, but for the money they’re a brilliant gift.
What we like
- Fun, musical sound
- Very small, light and comfortable
- Multipoint: connect two devices
- Physical buttons that work well
Watch out for
- No noise cancelling
- Build feels a bit cheap
- Ambient mode is only average
See today’s price - 28.5
Bose QuietComfort SC Noise Cancelling Headphones
Best for: Travel and commuting
-21%Excellent, comfortable noise cancelling headphones with top-tier noise cancelling, improved sound and a 24-hour battery. They miss a few extras like spatial audio, but for flights and commutes they’re among the best.
What we like
- Top-tier noise cancelling
- Very comfortable
- Up to 24 hours battery
- Quick charge: 15 minutes for about 2.5 hours
Watch out for
- No spatial audio
- No touch controls
- Noise cancelling can’t be fully switched off
€229Was €289-21% - 38.2
Sony ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Best for: Bass lovers
Comfortable, feature-packed noise cancelling headphones with big bass at a mid-range price. The bass boost can be too much and call quality is mixed, but for music lovers they’re very good value at this discount.
What we like
- Good overall sound with lots of bass
- Noise cancelling and ambient mode
- Comfortable, sturdy design
- Up to 30 hours with noise cancelling
Watch out for
- Bass boost can overwhelm the sound
- Call quality is inconsistent
- Takes some setup to get the best sound
See today’s price - 48.2
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Noise Cancelling Earbuds (White)
Best for: Samsung Galaxy phone owners
-21%Fantastic entry-level earbuds with rich, bassy sound, a sleek design and handy Galaxy features. They’re best with a Samsung phone: iPhone users miss out on several features.
What we like
- Rich, bassy sound
- Comfortable, sleek design
- Useful Galaxy features like Live Translate
- IP54 dust and splash resistance
Watch out for
- Noise cancelling is modest
- Best features need a Samsung phone
- Shorter battery than some rivals
€149Was €189-21%
Bluetooth speakers
A speaker is a gift the whole house uses. The JBL Charge 6 is the biggest and loudest here and can charge a phone. The JBL Flip 7 is smaller and tough enough for the garden or a holiday, and the Sony ULT FIELD 1 fits in a bag. Our Bluetooth speaker comparison goes through the differences.
- 18.9
JBL Charge 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Best for: Parties and outdoors
A terrific upgrade to JBL’s best-selling speaker, with punchier, clearer sound, a tough waterproof build and about 24 hours of battery. There’s no USB-C cable in the box and it’s less lively at low volume, but it’s a superb all-rounder.
What we like
- Punchy, clear sound
- Rugged, waterproof and dustproof
- About 24 hours battery
- Wired lossless listening over USB-C
Watch out for
- No USB-C cable in the box
- Less lively at low volume
See today’s price - 28.7
JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Best for: Tough, loud portable speaker
One of the best portable speakers around: big sound for its size, a properly tough IP68 build and good battery life. Skip it if you already own a Flip 6, as the upgrade is modest.
What we like
- Very loud, full sound for its size
- IP68 and drop-proof
- Up to 14 hours of playtime
- Lossless audio over USB-C
Watch out for
- Won’t pair with PartyBoost speakers like the Flip 6
- No USB-C cable in the box
- Playtime Boost reduces sound quality
See today’s price - 38.1
Sony ULT FIELD 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Best for: Tough travel speaker
A tough, waterproof little speaker that goes loud and handles knocks and rain. Audio purists may find the mids a bit thin, but for beaches, gardens and travel it’s a great pick, especially at this discount.
What we like
- IP67 waterproof and dustproof
- Shockproof, rugged build
- Goes loud, with a ULT bass boost button
- Small and easy to carry
Watch out for
- Midrange sounds a little thin
- About 12 hours of battery (rivals can last longer)
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A music subscription as a gift
If they already have the gear, a music subscription is an easy extra. Spotify Premium is €12.99 a month in Ireland and YouTube Premium is €15.99. See our streaming services comparison for every plan and price.
Tips before you buy
- Check which phone they use. Some earbuds have extra features with their own brand of phone.
- Keep the gift receipt. Return windows are often extended over Christmas, but check the date on your order.
- For a guitar, a soft case or gig bag makes it easier to bring to lessons.
- More ideas: our tech gifts for teens and budget Christmas gifts.
Each product page links the independent review it’s based on.