If you know where to look, you can often score deals on Appleโs ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the AirPods Pro 3 and the AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the AirPods Pro 3. And while major shopping events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day have delivered some of the biggest price drops, there are still good deals to be found on every model โ including the recently released AirPods Max 2.
Below, weโve rounded up the best deals currently available on each set of AirPods, including both iterations of the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max, as well as the third-gen AirPods Pro.
At the end of 2024, 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. Theyโre also better for taking calls thanks to Appleโs 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 Appleโs 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 Appleโs Find My app.
Given theyโve been out for over a year, we consistently see discounts for both iterations of the AirPods 4. During Black Friday, we saw the standard model drop to a new low of $74; however, right now, theyโre only down to $119 ($10 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and B&H Photo. The AirPods 4 with ANC, meanwhile, are on sale for $154.99 ($24 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Costco (for members), which is significantly more than their recent low of $99.
The best AirPods Pro 3 deals
At its โAwe Droppingโ event in September, 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. Theyโre also more comfortable and secure than their predecessor, thanks to a redesigned, angled fit and five ear tip sizes โ including a new XXS option. Additionally, they carry a more robust IP57 rating and support Appleโs new live translation feature, which, in our testing, generally conveys the gist well but still canโt beat a human interpreter.
Given how recently they launched, weโve been surprised by how often the AirPods Pro 3 have been discounted. In fact, last month we saw them drop to $199 ($50 off), which is $15 shy of their all-time low. Unfortunately, while theyโre still on sale, theyโve since increased in price to $224 ($25 off) at retailers like Amazon and Walmart.
The best AirPods Max deals
The AirPods Max arenโt the iconic in-ears that have become synonymous with the AirPods name. Both the first-gen Max and the newer AirPods Max 2 are large and luxurious, comprised of aluminum, steel, and mesh fabric that remains comfortable during extended listening sessions. The original pair delivered clear, expansive sound, great noise cancellation, and lossless audio over USB-C; however, with the Max 2, Apple built upon that excellent foundation with improved ANC and a built-in amplifier for better sound. They also feature Appleโs newer H2 chip, enabling AI-powered live translation, adaptive audio, and other features once reserved for the AirPods Pro line. The over-ears arenโt the best noise-canceling headphones for everyone โ blame the sticker price โ but for iPhone users, theyโre hard to beat.
The AirPods Max 2 retail for $549 โ the same price as the original model โ but you can currently save $20 on both the black and white versions at Amazon and Costco (if youโre a member), which is the first discount weโve seen on the recently released headphones. If youโre okay with picking up the last-gen model, the original AirPods Max with USB-C are on sale in select colors for $399.99 ($150 off) at Woot through April 3rd, matching their best price to date. Theyโre also available in a wider range of hues at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other retailers for $449.99 ($100 off), which is still a hefty discount.
Update, April 2nd: Updated to reflect current pricing and availability, as well as the recent release of the AirPods Max 2.
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