The best AirPods deals are already pouring in ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Check out our top picks:
Apple AirPods Pro 2
(Save $59.01)
AirPods (2nd generation)
(Save $40)
Apple AirPods Max (Lightning)
(Save $120)
Apple’s AirPods are notoriously expensive — but they’re popular for a reason. If you want to see what all the fuss is about without (completely) breaking the bank, shopping events like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days can be a great time to pick up a pair of the headphones.
Though the October Prime-member exclusive sale doesn’t officially kick off until Tuesday, Oct. 8, the AirPod deals are already rolling in — even on the newly released AirPods 4.
Older models are also getting some pretty decent deals — the AirPods Pro are down to $189.99, while the AirPods Max with a Lightning charger are down to $429. Neither are at their record-low prices, but both discounts are still significant, and not likely to induce too much buyers’ remorse if their prices drop down even further.
Below, you’ll find our complete list of the best AirPod deals ahead of Prime Day. For folks who aren’t married to the fruit brand, you’ll also find plenty of more deals on headphones ahead of Prime Day here.
Best AirPods deal
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Why we like it
Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro.
The AirPods Pro may no longer be the only Apple earbuds with active noise cancellation, but we still think they’re the best from the line. At $189.99, they’re just a little over $20 more than the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation, but offer the seal of an in-canal fit (and interchangeable ear tips), which helps with both getting the most out of noise cancellation and the sound quality. “Sealed-off ear canals make for better audio balance and bass response, period,” writes Tim Gideon at our sister site PCMag (also owned by publisher Ziff Davis). Plus, the Pros offer more battery life per charge.
More early AirPods deals
AirPods (2nd Generation) — $89 $129 (save $40)
Apple AirPods 4 — $119 $129 (save $10)
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) — $129.99 $169 (save $39.01)
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $169 $179 (save $10)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $189.99 $249 (save $59.01)
Apple AirPods Max (with Lightning) — $429 $549 (save $120)
