Here Are the Best AirPods Deals You Can Get Right Now

If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-popular AirPods. Since Apple launched the third-generation AirPods in late 2021, the starting price of the entry-level second-generation model has steadily fallen below $100. And since the second-generation AirPods Pro have been on the market for over a year now, we’re also seeing more frequent price drops. We’re even seeing great deals on the updated AirPods Pro with USB-C.

Here we’ve rounded up the best deals currently available on each model, including the entry-level AirPods, AirPods Pro, third-generation AirPods and AirPods Max.

In 2021, Apple lowered the list price of the second-generation AirPods – now the entry-level model – from $159 to $129. However, the model is currently only sold with a wired charging case that charges via a standard Lightning cable. Despite their age, we found that the easy-to-use second-generation AirPods still offer excellent wireless performance and reliable battery life, making them a good choice if you can get by without a wireless charging case.

For Black Friday, Apple’s cheapest earbuds fell to an all-time low of $69 ($60 off) at numerous retailers. However, currently the second-generation earbuds are only available with a Lightning charging case for $89 ($49 off) at Amazon and Walmart. The model with wireless charging case is now available at Adorama for $119.99 ($30 off).

Read our AirPods (second generation) review.

With support for the company’s MagSafe technology and an asking price of $179, Apple’s third-generation AirPods are often viewed as the middle child in Apple’s current AirPods lineup. The shorter stems also make for a more subtle design, while improved sound and features like sweat and water resistance, support for spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and improved battery life make them a nice improvement over the last-gen model.

In 2022, Apple quietly introduced a new, slightly cheaper option of the third-generation AirPods that comes with a Lightning-only charging case, currently only available at Amazon and B&H Photo for $161.99 ($8 off). is. However, that’s a far cry from their all-time low of $139.99, which is why we recommend picking up the earbuds with a MagSafe charging case for just $8 more at B&H Photo. You can also purchase the MagSafe option at Costco for $159.99 ($20 off), assuming you’re already a member.

Read our AirPods (third generation) review.

In 2022, Apple announced the second-generation AirPods Pro, which have a similar build to the first-generation model but offer better noise cancellation, swipe-based controls, and an extra small pair of interchangeable silicone ear tips for smaller ears. Apple followed up last year with a small update that added a USB-C charging case and an improved IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. The latest model also supports lossless audio when used with Apple’s new Vision Pro headset.

You can currently purchase the updated AirPods Pro for $189.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. While that’s $10 less than the all-time low we saw in late April, it’s still one of their better prices to date.

Read our hands-on impressions of the AirPods Pro with USB-C.

The AirPods Max are not the iconic in-ears that have become synonymous with the AirPods name. Large and luxurious, they’re made from aluminum, steel, and mesh fabric that stays comfortable even during extended listening sessions. They also have excellent noise cancellation, Apple’s spatial audio feature, and expansive, balanced sound, although they lag behind some of their competitors when it comes to bass response. They’re not the best noise-canceling headphones for most people – the price is responsible for that – but it’s hard to find a pair of Bluetooth headphones that sound better and have more intuitive controls.

Woot and other retailers have discounted the AirPods Max to $409 in the past. However, right now the most you can buy is $519 ($30 off) on Amazon and B&H Photo.

Read our AirPods Max review.