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Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now

Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now

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There are deals to be had on most AirPods right now, meaning you can save on everything from the entry-level AirPods to Apple’s latest pair of AirPods Pro.

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An iPhone and pair of third-gen AirPods.
The third-gen AirPods start at $139.99 ($40 off).
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-popular AirPods. Since Apple launched the third-gen AirPods at the end of 2021, we’ve seen the starting price of the second-gen, entry-level model slowly dip to under $100. And now that the latest AirPods Pro has been on the market for over a year, we’re also seeing their price fall more often, too. We’re even seeing great deals land on the newer updated AirPods Pro with USB-C.

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

The best AirPods (second-gen) deals

Apple AirPods in front of Audeze MX4
$100

These AirPods are Apple’s second generation of true wireless earbuds and the cheapest model in the AirPods lineup.

In 2021, Apple lowered the list price of the second-gen AirPods — now the entry-level model — from $159 to $129. It now only sells the model with a wired charging case, however, which charges via a standard Lightning cable. Despite their age, we found that the easy-to-use, second-gen AirPods still offer great wireless performance and reliable battery life, making them a great pick if you can live without a wireless charging case.

For Black Friday, Apple’s most affordable pair of earbuds dropped to an all-time low of $69 ($60 off) at Walmart and other retailers. For now, however, the second-gen earbuds with a Lightning charging case are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for about $99, a $30 discount. The model with the wireless charging case, meanwhile, is on sale at Adorama for $119.99 ($30 off).

Read our AirPods (second-gen) review.

The best AirPods (third-gen) deals

$150

Apple’s latest entry-level earbuds are water-resistant, sport better battery life than the 2019 model, and come with a Lightning-only or MagSafe-compatible charging case.

$140

Similar in appearance to their sleeker sibling, the AirPods Pro, the latest entry-level AirPods boast a new charging case and shorter stems. They’re also water resistant, unlike the 2019 model, and sport better battery life.

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

In 2022, Apple quietly introduced a new, slightly cheaper option of the third-gen AirPods that comes with a Lightning-only charging case, which are currently available at Amazon for $149.99 ($20 off). However, we recommend the version with a MagSafe charging case, which is currently down to $139.99 ($40 off) at Costco through March 24th. Note that if you’re not a Costco member, you’ll have to pay a five percent non-member surcharge, which raises the price to $146.99. That is still one of the best prices we’ve seen, and cheaper than the Lightning-only version.

Read our AirPods (third-gen) review.

The best AirPods Pro (second-gen) deals

Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro photographed on a reflective black surface.
$189

The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple’s original pair with much better noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning.

Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro pictured in a side profile photo of a woman’s head.
$225

The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon the original with better noise cancellation, enhanced sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The case also has a built-in speaker that makes your misplaced AirPods easier to find.

Apple announced the second-gen AirPods Pro during its “Far Out” event in 2022, a pair of earbuds that feature a similar build to the first-gen model but offer better noise cancellation. They also sport swipe-based controls, come with Apple’s new H2 chip, and feature an extra-small pair of swappable silicone ear tips for smaller ears.

During last year’s “Wonderlust” event, Apple also announced an updated version of the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case and an upgraded IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. The new model also comes with lossless audio support when used with Apple’s new Vision Pro headset.

You can currently buy the updated AirPods Pro for around $189 ($60 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. That matches their all-time low price, making for an excellent deal.

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

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The best AirPods Max deals

Apple AirPods Max from above

Apple AirPods Max

$5494% off
$529

Apple’s AirPods Max feature exemplary build quality, sound phenomenal, and keep up with the best at noise cancellation. Read our review.

The AirPods Max aren’t the iconic in-ears that have become synonymous with the AirPods name. They’re large and luxurious, comprised of aluminum, steel, and mesh fabric that remains comfortable during extended listening sessions. They also sport excellent noise cancellation, Apple’s spatial audio feature, and expansive, balanced sound, even if they lag behind some of their peers when it comes to bass response. They’re not the best noise-canceling headphones for most people — blame the price — but it’s hard to find a pair of Bluetooth headphones that sound better and feature more intuitive controls.

Woot and other retailers have discounted the AirPods Max as low as $409 in the past. Right now, though, the best you can do is $529 ($20 off) in select colors at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

Read our AirPods Max review.