These Are the Best AirPods Deals for Black Friday

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Apple’s AirPods regularly go on sale throughout the year, meaning there are a good few opportunities to save a few bucks on the brand’s popular wireless earbuds. Still, if you missed any previous discounts, you have another opportunity to save thanks to Black Friday sales. For the annual shopping holiday, retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy have slashed prices on the AirPods, including 24% off the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C at Amazon.

Better deals may appear still. The second-generation AirPods, for example, are down to $90 from $129 at Walmart, but they were down to 47% off a few days ago, so maybe don’t buy just yet and keep an eye on the price. That’s still an excellent value for Apple’s long-serving wireless earbuds — and a steal for anyone looking to get their first AirPods. What other deals are available? Plenty; there are discounts across Apple’s full AirPods lineup.

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AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds (2nd Generation) with USB-C Charging Case

Although the AirPods Pro 2 have been available since last year, the version with USB-C is relatively new. While the two are essentially the same, the new model offers slightly improved durability and a wireless charging case with a USB-C port, which we also saw Apple include in the iPhone 15 series. The wireless earbuds also support Lossless Audio when paired with Apple’s upcoming “mixed reality” Vision Pro headset.

The switch to USB-C means a single cord can charge the second-generation AirPods Pro, iPhone 15, iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro. The AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning are also on sale, though they’re becoming more challenging to find. The port has been part of Apple’s lineup for several years and is still ubiquitous across the industry. Whichever model you choose — USB-C or Lightning — the wireless earbuds offer high-end sound quality, excellent noise cancelation, and long-lasting battery life. It’s no wonder we consider them the best wireless earbuds for Apple users.

AirPods Wireless Earbuds (2nd Generation) with Lightning Charging Case

The AirPods 2 are Apple’s entry-level model and the perfect introduction to wireless earbuds. The second-gen buds feature a simple design that includes Apple’s H1 chip, which promises faster switching between devices, better call quality, and lower latency when playing games. The chip also brings an always-listening, hands-free Siri feature to conjure the digital assistant with your voice. Meanwhile, the wireless earbuds are easy to pair with the new iPhone 15 — open the earbuds case next to the phone and voila.

The AirPods 2 lack many of the fancier features (such as noise cancelation and spatial audio support) of the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max. Still, the simplicity makes the AirPods 2 an excellent choice. The earbuds offer up to 5 hours of listening time on one charger or more than 24 with the Lightning charging case. They can also sense when they’re in your ears and pause when you take them out for convenience.

The second-generation AirPods are $90 at Walmart, down from their regular price of $129. That’s among the lowest prices we’ve seen on the wireless earbuds all year, so now’s a good time to pick them up. And like we mentioned, they were briefly $69 at Walmart and Amazon, but the price at the mega e-tailer has also since risen to $80. It’s worth checking back to see if that drops again over the weekend.

AirPods Wireless Earbuds (2nd Generation) with Lightning Charging Case

The AirPods 2 are Apple’s entry-level model and the perfect introduction to wireless earbuds. The second-gen buds feature a simple design that includes Apple’s H1 chip, which promises faster switching between devices, better call quality, and lower latency when playing games. The chip also brings an always-listening, hands-free Siri feature to conjure the digital assistant with your voice. Meanwhile, the wireless earbuds are easy to pair with the new iPhone 15 — open the earbuds case next to the phone and voila.

The AirPods 2 lack many of the fancier features (such as noise cancelation and spatial audio support) of the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max. Still, the simplicity makes the AirPods 2 an excellent choice. The earbuds offer up to 5 hours of listening time on one charger or more than 24 with the Lightning charging case. They can also sense when they’re in your ears and pause when you take them out for convenience.

The second-generation AirPods are $89 at Walmart, down from their regular price of $129. That’s among the lowest prices we’ve seen on the wireless earbuds all year, so now’s a good time to pick them up. And like we mentioned, they were briefly $69 at Walmart and Amazon, but the price at the mega e-tailer has also since risen to $80. It’s worth checking back to see if the price drops in the coming days.

AirPods Wireless Earbuds (3rd Generation) with Lightning Charging Case

Regarding features and price, the AirPods 3 sits between the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 2. The wireless earbuds feature a shorter stem for a compact design, with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking for more immersive listening. I’ve been using the AirPods 3 since they launched in 2021, and the surround sound is great when I’m watching videos. In general, the AirPods 3 deliver a well-balanced and detail-rich sound thanks to custom audio drivers and amplifiers.

The wireless earbuds also feature an adaptive EQ feature that can automatically tune music to the wearer’s ears. The AirPods 3 are an excellent choice for those who want a good balance of features but don’t need the noise cancelation and adaptive transparency of the AirPods Pro 2. Here too, it’s possible the price may drop even lower as Black Friday gets closer.

AirPods Wireless Earbuds (3rd Generation) with Lightning Charging Case

Regarding features and price, the AirPods 3 sits between the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 2. The wireless earbuds feature a shorter stem for a compactdesign, with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking for a more immersive listening experience. I’ve been using the AirPods 3 since they launched in 2021, and the surround sound features sound great when watching videos. In general, the AirPods 3 offer excellent sound performance, delivering a well-balanced and detail-rich sound thanks to custom audio drivers and amplifiers.

The wireless earbuds also feature an adaptive EQ feature that can automatically tune music to the wearer’s ears. The AirPods 3 are an excellent choice for those who want a good balance of features but don’t need the noise cancelation and adaptive transparency of the AirPods Pro 2. They’re currently on sale for 17% off at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. It’s possible the price may drop even lower as Black Friday gets closer.

AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

The AirPods Max are Apple’s most luxurious wireless headphones — and the most expensive. The good news is Black Friday sales are making the price (one of our biggest complaints with the headphones) more digestible. They’re down 18%, from $549 to $450, at Amazon and Best Buy. That’s a $100 price drop, the steepest discount we’ve seen on the cans and a good chunk of change you can put toward other things during Black Friday.

And in terms of capability, the AirPods Max are some of our favorite wireless headphones. They offer top-tier sound and noise cancelation and a handful of smart features, making them worth the splurge. The custom 40-millimeter audio drivers with dual neodymium magnets deliver a detail-rich and balanced sound. Those magnets contribute to a distortion-free sound even at high volume, something other high-end wireless headphones struggle with.

AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

The AirPods Max are Apple’s most luxurious wireless headphones — and the most expensive. The good news is Black Friday sales are making the price (one of our biggest complaints with the headphones) more digestible. They’re down 18 percent, from $549 to $450, at Amazon and Best Buy. That’s a $100 price drop, the steepest discount we’ve seen on the cans and a good chunk of change you can put toward other things during Black Friday.

And in terms of capability, the AirPods Max are some of our favorite wireless headphones. They offer top-tier sound and noise cancelation and a handful of smart features, making them worth the splurge. The custom 40-millimeter audio drivers with dual neodymium magnets deliver a detail-rich and balanced sound. Those magnets contribute to a distortion-free sound even at high volume, something other high-end wireless headphones struggle with.

Apple’s AirPods regularly go on sale throughout the year, making saving a few bucks on the brand’s popular wireless earbuds easy. Still, if you missed any previous discounts, you have another opportunity to save thanks to early Black Friday sales. Although the annual shopping holiday isn’t for another few weeks, retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy have already slashed prices on the AirPods, including 20 percent off the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C at Amazon.

As we approach Black Friday—where did October go?—better deals may appear. That said, these early discounts are worth considering. The second-generation AirPods, for example, are at an all-time low of 47 percent off at Walmart, bringing the price down to $69 from $129. That’s an excellent price for Apple’s long-serving wireless earbuds—and a steal for anyone looking to get their first AirPods. What other deals are available? Lucky for you, there are discounts across Apple’s full AirPods lineup.

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