If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the newer AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C. Events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday often bring the steepest discounts, though you can still find great deals throughout the year.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals currently available on each model, including both iterations of the AirPods 4, the second- and third-gen AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max.
At the end of last year, Apple introduced the AirPods 4, a pair of wireless earbuds available in two variations: a $129 standard model and a $179 noise-canceling model. Both versions represent significant upgrades over the third-gen AirPods, with a more comfortable design and improved audio performance. They’re also better for taking calls thanks to Apple’s Voice Isolation feature, which focuses the mics on your voice so you can be heard more clearly in noisy environments.
The $179 AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation offer a surprisingly effective noise-canceling mode, a helpful transparency mode, and several other Pro-level features. The latest AirPods Pro do a better job of tuning out noise, but the AirPods 4 with ANC still do a good job of reducing sound. They also feature other perks formerly reserved for Apple’s top-of-the-line earbuds, including wireless charging and a case with a built-in speaker that allows you to easily track it down via Apple’s Find My app.
Given they’ve been out for nearly a year, we consistently see discounts on both versions of the AirPods 4. Right now, for instance, the standard AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Staples for $117 ($12 off), which is $28 shy of their all-time low. The AirPods 4 with ANC, meanwhile, are currently available at Amazon and Walmart for $118.99 ($60 off), which matches their most recent Prime Day low.
Read our full AirPods 4 review.
The best AirPods Pro 3 deals
$249
The third-gen AirPods Pro add a new built-in heart rate sensor and live translation feature. They also improve upon their predecessor with enhanced noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and a fifth swappable ear tip.
At its recent “Awe Dropping” event, Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3. In addition to improved ANC and sound, the third-gen earbuds include a built-in heart rate sensor that syncs with the iPhone Fitness app, allowing you to track your pulse and calories burned across more than 50 workout types. They’re also more comfortable and secure than their predecessor, thanks to a redesigned, angled fit and five ear tip sizes — including a new XXS option. Additionally, they carry a more robust IP57 rating and support Apple’s new live translation feature, which, in our testing, generally conveys the gist well but still can’t beat a human interpreter.
Given just how recently they launched, we have yet to encounter a sizable deal on the AirPods Pro 3 outside of a small $10 launch discount. That said, you can still pick them up at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for their full retail price of around $249.
Read our full AirPods Pro 3 review.
The best AirPods Pro (second-gen) deals
If you’re looking to save, the second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C remain a solid option and are still widely available despite no longer being part of Apple’s official lineup. Although they lack the heart rate sensor found on the newer AirPods Pro 3 — as well as the live translation feature and smaller XXS ear tips — they still deliver terrific noise cancellation and sound quality. They also include swipe-based controls, a USB-C charging case, and an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. They even supports lossless audio when used with Apple’s Vision Pro headset and double as a pair of FDA-approved hearing aids.
Unlike Apple’s newest earbuds, the second-gen Pro are available at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $197 ($50 off), which is a far cry from their all-time low of $149 but still $50 cheaper than the AirPods Pro 3.
Read our AirPods Pro with USB-C impressions.
The best AirPods Max deals
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 and features. They’re not the best noise-canceling headphones for most people — blame the sticker price — but it’s hard to find a better pair of Bluetooth headphones if you’re an iPhone user.
Toward the end of last year, Apple replaced the first-gen Max with a new model that features support for USB-C charging and a few new color options. As of this writing, they’re on sale at Amazon and Walmart in select colors starting at $449.97 (about $100 off), which isn’t nearly as low as the $399 asking price we saw during Prime Day.
Read our original AirPods Max review.
Update, October 15th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and the fact that the AirPods Pro 3 have launched.
