$100 for Apple AirPods? Yes, it's for real — but you better act fast

Rudie Obias and Rick Broida
·8 min read

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Apple AirPods on a pink background.
State-of-the-art sound quality, stylish design and robust battery power will have you walking on....well, you know. (Photo: Apple)

Apple AirPods continue to rank among the top-rated, top-selling earbuds on the market. And with good reason: They're amazing!

They're also really expensive....usually. Right now, though, there's a deal to be had: For a limited time, Amazon has the second-generation Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for just $100. That's $59 off the regular price and one of the biggest discounts on record.

Fair warning: At such a low price, they’re likely to sell out quickly and there’s no telling how long this sale will last.

$100 $159 at Amazon

Ease of use and premium audio

If you haven’t made the jump to truly wireless earbuds, now’s your chance — especially if you’re an iPhone, iPad or MacBook user. These Apple AirPods seamlessly pair with these products and can easily sync with iMac desktops and the Apple TV streaming box too.

Once juiced, the AirPods instantly pair with your iPhone. No scrolling, no fiddling with settings. They’re even ready to pair with all your Apple devices via your Apple iCloud account. That’s what sets these buds apart. Well, that plus crystal clear audio and a super sleek design.

And you can expect a whopping five hours of battery life per charge.

“After spending a few days with these, I see why everyone got them,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “They know when they are in or out of your ear and turn on and off. The wireless charging case always is amazing. I don't have to make sure I have a power bank or cords with me. It will just charge. The sound is great and speaking is clear.”

Hands holding Apple AirPods
Needing wires to charge your buds? That's soooo last decade. (Photo: Apple)

All wireless

How does the wireless charging case work? Just place the case on just about any Qi-wireless charging pad or stand (not included) for a full charge. And don’t worry if you run out of juice while away from home — just pop these babies back into their case for 15 minutes and you’ll get up to three more hours of battery life.

You still get the option to plug the case into a wall outlet or laptop for a charge via Lightning too. So really, these Apple AirPods feature the best of both worlds when it comes to getting juiced.

“What is there not to LOVE? Great sound, sleek design and an amazing wireless charger that keeps you going throughout the day. I'm over the moon with the seamless integration between all my Apple devices including my Apple Watch,” shared a satisfied Amazon shopper. “Get ready to rediscover your music collection all over again.”

$100 $159 at Amazon

AirPods Pro

And if AirPods aren't quite advanced enough for you, you can grab a pair of AirPods Pro for a whopping $74 off! They're more compact and a bit more expensive than AirPods — $175 (down from $249) — but also a bit more well endowed, feature-wise.

$175 $249 at Amazon

Active Noise Cancelling

For one thing, unlike earlier iterations of the classic buds, the AirPods Pro feature active noise canceling to block out nearly all ambient and background chatter. They also feature Transparency Mode, for when you do want to be aware of ambient sounds when on the phone. Also, their spatial audio combined with dynamic head tracking envelops you with your fave sounds "The sound quality is great, the noise-canceling is good as well," wrote a five-star reviewer. "They also pair and turn on automatically when you open the case."

Said another satisfied Amazon shopper, "For noise cancellation, they’re more effective than I thought they would be. They are best at blocking out white noise — bus engines, office sounds, fans, etc. They are good at voices if it's just people talking in a group at a normal volume."

Airpods pro with charging case and iPhone.
What are you, yellow? It's time to finally upgrade to AirPods. (Photo: Amazon)

Battery life

AirPods Pro are water-resistant and have custom ear tips, but what fans really rave about is their battery power — 5.5 hours compared to the previous model’s 3.5 hours. And you can drop them in their included wireless charging case to juice them up for an additional 24 hours of power.

"Battery life is excellent. I haven't charged them more than once in the last month with using them once every few nights for an hour or so," added another Amazon shopper.

"Can I give these 10 stars?" a fellow fan said. "The audio and mic quality is amazing. They turn on automatically when you put them in your ears, even if it’s in the middle of the conversation they connect and the audio switches automatically. I could not be happier with these."

$175 $249 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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