What is included in the sale

The code works on our four headsets and on new EmotivPRO licenses: MN8, Insight, Epoc X and Flex 2 (Saline and Gel), plus EmotivPRO Standard and Standard Team in annual, 3-year or 5-year terms. A 3-year or 5-year license is discounted for its full term, as long as it is a new license.

How to redeem BFWEEK20

Add your products to the cart on the Emotiv sale page, then enter BFWEEK20 at checkout. Each order accepts one code.

Choose your headset in three questions

If you are not sure which headset fits, answer these three questions, then check your answers against the comparison table further down.

1. How many channels do you need?

MN8 has 2 channels, which is enough to follow mental states such as focus and stress through a day.

Insight has 5 and suits BCI projects and classroom demonstrations.

Epoc X has 14 and covers more of the scalp for lab and field research.

Flex 2 has up to 32, for studies that need dense coverage and your choice of sensor positions.

2. Where will you use it?

MN8 is made for everyday use. It sets up in under a minute and works with your phone.

Insight is a good fit for workshops and demos, since it sets up in minutes.

Epoc X is for lab and field work, with saline sensors you wet before a session.

Flex 2 is a cap that you fit to each participant, with saline or gel sensors.

3. Do you need more than EmotivPRO Lite?

Lite is free with every headset. If you want unlimited recordings, experiment building, or exporting and analyzing your data, you need a Standard license, or Standard Team if five people will share it.

Which headset and software to buy together

Most people need both a headset and software. Here are five combinations to consider, depending on who is buying. Prices are list prices, and "save about" is the 20% discount.

For a developer team

A team of two or three developers can start with two Epoc X headsets, so everyone works on the same 14-channel hardware. The software to get started is free: the Cortex API developer tier, EmotivBCI (included with Emotiv Launcher) and EmotivPRO Lite, which comes with every headset.

Two Epoc X list at around $2,398, and you save about $480.

For a researcher with a multi-year project

Pair an Epoc X with a 3-year EmotivPRO Standard license. Epoc X records 14 channels in the lab or in the field, and Standard adds unlimited recordings, experiment building, and recording, storing and exporting data.

Together they list at around $3,694, and you save about $739. The discount covers all three years because it applies to a new license.

For a research group

If a group needs the same software across the team, pair an Epoc X with EmotivPRO Standard Team, which covers 5 seats on PC or Mac. Together they list at around $3,888, and you save about $778.

For a classroom or workshop

Five Insight headsets give a group a headset each. Insight has 5 channels and semi-dry sensors, it sets up in minutes, and each headset includes EmotivPRO Lite.

Five Insight list at around $2,495, and you save about $500. If you also want to record and analyze the sessions, add an EmotivPRO Standard Team annual license for 5 seats. The full setup lists at around $5,184, and you save about $1,038.

If you already own a headset

The software is the upgrade to consider. A new Standard 3-year license lists at around $2,495 and saves about $499.

A new Standard Team annual license for 5 seats lists at \$2,689 and saves about \$538. Renewals are not discounted.

Compare Emotiv headsets side by side

The four headsets differ mainly in channel count, sensor type and form. More channels cover more of the scalp, and the sensor type affects how you set up a session.

What is in the box and what you need to get started

Every Emotiv headset records brain signals and sends them to Emotiv software. MN8 sends them to the Emotiv App on your phone or computer. Insight, Epoc X and Flex 2 send them to a computer, where you install Emotiv Launcher first and then use EmotivPRO to record and review your data.

Every headset comes with EmotivPRO Lite. Emotiv Launcher runs on macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, Windows 10 (64-bit, version 1809 or later) and Windows 11.

MN8

In the box you will find the MN8 earbuds, a travel case, a sensors and earbuds pack, a USB-C charging cable and a Bluetooth dongle. The pack has two earbud sizes, two types of sensors and a tool for removing sensors. The earbuds arrive with the medium size fitted.

To use it, you need the free Emotiv App on a phone, tablet or computer. The app runs on iOS 13 or later, Android 7.0 or later, and on Mac and Windows. MN8 charges in up to two hours with the included cable, and you supply the USB power adapter.

Insight

In the box you will find the Insight headset, a travel case, a sensors pack, sensor tips, a fluid bottle, a hex key and a USB-A to 3.5 mm cable.

To use it, you need a computer or tablet. Insight connects over Bluetooth Low Energy, and its semi-dry sensors need just a few drops of solution before you start.

Epoc X

In the box you will find the Epoc X headset, a travel case, 80 sensor felts, a 60 ml sample of saline fluid, a USB-C charging cable, a 1 m USB extension cable, a USB receiver dongle and a quick start guide.

To use it, you need a Mac or Windows computer with Emotiv Launcher. Epoc X connects through the USB receiver dongle or over Bluetooth Low Energy. Before each session, you wet the felts with saline and fit them into the sensor arms.

Flex 2

In the box you will find the Flex cap, the Flex controller, a travel case, a USB-C charging cable, an extension lead, a Bluetooth dongle and a USB-A to USB-C adapter, plus the sensors for the version you chose (Saline or Gel). The cap comes in 54, 56 or 58 cm.

To use it, you need a Mac or Windows computer with Emotiv Launcher and EmotivPRO, which you use to check contact quality before recording. Flex 2 is not available on Ubuntu or Raspberry Pi.

EmotivPRO licenses explained

Every Emotiv headset comes with EmotivPRO Lite, which is free and includes up to 5 recordings. Standard is for people who want to record, store, export and analyze their data without that limit. Standard Team gives a small team the same features across 5 seats on PC or Mac.

Standard adds unlimited recordings, experiment building, and the ability to record, store and export data and analyze it after the session. In practice, that means:

• A real-time raw EEG viewer.

• Building, previewing and publishing experiments directly in EmotivPRO.

• Filtering and exporting raw EEG to analysis and statistics software, saved locally or in the cloud.

• Event markers synced with motion data.

• Cloud processing without exporting or coding.

• Use on PC, macOS and mobile.

The sale code applies to the price of a new license, so a multi-year license is discounted for its full term. Renewals are not discounted.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Emotiv Black Friday sale end?

It ends at 11:59 pm PT on November 14, 2026.

Can I use more than one code on an order?

No. Each order accepts one code.

Does BFWEEK20 apply to EmotivPRO licenses and renewals?

It applies to new EmotivPRO Standard and Standard Team licenses, including 3-year and 5-year terms. It does not apply to renewals.

Does it apply to the Research Bundles or EPOC X PRO?

No. The Research Bundles and EPOC X PRO already carry their own discounts, so the code does not apply to them.

Should I choose Insight or MN8?

Choose MN8 if you want a discreet device for everyday use. It has 2 channels, sets up in under a minute and works with the free Emotiv App. Choose Insight for BCI projects, classroom demonstrations or development. It has 5 channels, semi-dry sensors, up to 20 hours of battery and raw EEG.

Should I choose Epoc X or Flex 2?

Choose Epoc X for a wireless 14-channel headset for lab and field research. Choose Flex 2 if you need up to 32 channels, flexible sensor placement and a choice of saline or gel sensors. Both include EmotivPRO Lite.