AirPods Cyber Monday deals 2023 — best sales you can still get

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Cyber Monday has come to a close, but there are plenty of deals still available. To help out anyone searching for AirPods Cyber Monday deals, we've rounded up the best offers you can still get on Apple's high-quality, but normally quite expensive, earbuds here. Although the biggest discounts are over, there are still some big savings to be had on every AirPods model around.

Why trust me? I've been testing headphones for 30 years, and several of Apple's iconic AirPods designs are among my go-to models for commuting and working out. Keep scrolling to find the best AirPods deals you can still get, and remember to follow our Cyber Monday deals coverage for more outstanding active deals to shop.

AirPods Cyber Monday deals: Best U.S. sales right now

Apple AirPods (2nd generation):was $129 now $89 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods (2nd generation): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FApple-AirPods-Charging-Latest-Model%2Fdp%2FB07PXGQC1Q%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $129 now $89 @ Amazon
Amazon has the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/airpods-2,review-6326.html" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">Apple AirPods with standard/wired charging case on sale for $79. That's the lowest we've seen for Apple's entry-level buds, and a great buy. They feature the company's H1 chip for fast wireless connectivity with other Apple devices.

Apple AirPods (3rd generation): was $169 now $139 @ AmazonPrice check: $139 @ Walmart | $169 @ Best Buy &nbsp;

Apple AirPods (3rd generation): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FApple-Generation-Lightning-Resistant-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB0BDHB9Y8H%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $169 now $139 @ Amazon
The <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-airpods-3" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">AirPods 3 offer Spatial Audio, which creates immersive listening experiences for music-listening, movie-watching, and more. They're also IPX4 sweat and water resistant, a feature that was previously exclusive to the AirPods Pro. They're rarely on sale and just $10 shy of their all-time price low.
Price check: <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FAirPods-3rd-generation-with-Lightning-Charging-Case%2F1123329439" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$139 @ Walmart | <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-airpods-3rd-generation-with-lightning-charging-case-white%2F6376551.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$169 @ Best Buy  

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2022): was $249 now $229 @ WalmartSAVE $20!

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2022): <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-Pro-2nd-Generation%2F1752657021" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $249 now $229 @ Walmart
SAVE $20! The AirPods Pro 2 pack Apple's new H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/airpods-pro-2-review" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" target="_blank">AirPods Pro 2 review, we said they take everything we loved about the original AirPods Pro to the next level. We saw these drop to $169 at Walmart for Black Friday, but as of 11/27 that deal is no longer running.  

Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C (2023): was $249 now $234 @ Amazon
The new USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2 have the same H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors, plus they support Apple's new lossless audio protocol that will debut with the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2024. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience.
Price check: $249 @ Best Buy

Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C (2023): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FApple-Generation-Cancelling-Transparency-Personalized%2Fdp%2FB0CHWRXH8B%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $249 now $234 @ Amazon
The new <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/new-airpods-pro-2-2023-vs-old-airpods-pro-2-2022-whats-the-difference" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2 have the same H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors, plus they support Apple's new lossless audio protocol that will debut with the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-vision-pro" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2024. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience.
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-magsafe-case-usbc-white%2F6447382.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$249 @ Best Buy

Apple AirPods Max: was $549 now $479 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods Max: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08PZDSP2Z%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $549 now $479 @ Amazon
The <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-airpods-max" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">AirPods Max are Apple's premium, retro-style headphones, and right now you can grab them for just $479 at Amazon. They feature large ear cushions, a digital crown, active noise cancelation, and Spatial Audio. The latter feature uses head tracking to offer a surround sound experience.

Last I checked, only the blue option of the AirPods Max are at this price at Amazon. Check the Best Buy link below if you fancy one of the others.
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-airpods-max-space-gray%2F6373460.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$479 @ Best Buy 

AirPods Cyber Monday deals: Best U.K. sales right now

Apple AirPods (2nd generation): was £129 now £99 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods (2nd generation): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FApple-Airpods-Charging-latest-Model%2Fdp%2FB07PZR3PVB%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was £129 now £99 @ Amazon
Amazon has the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/airpods-2,review-6326.html" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Apple AirPods with standard/wired charging case on sale for £99. That's a great buy. They feature the company's H1 chip for fast wireless connectivity with other Apple devices.

Apple AirPods (3rd generation): was £169 now £142 @ OnBuyPrice check: £149 @ Currys | £149 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods (3rd generation): <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-13595435?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.onbuy.com/gb/p/apple-airpods-3-with-lightning-charging-case-2022-mpny3zma~p71253632/" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was £169 now £142 @ OnBuy
The <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-airpods-3" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"">AirPods 3 offer Spatial Audio, which creates immersive listening experiences for music-listening, movie-watching, and more. They're also IPX4 sweat and water resistant, a feature that was previously exclusive to the AirPods Pro. They're rarely on sale and just $10 shy of their all-time price low.
Price check: <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=22479&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currys.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fapple-airpods-with-lightning-charging-case-3rd-generation-white-10242970.html" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£149 @ Currys | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FApple-AirPods-3rd-generation-Lightning-Charging%2Fdp%2FB0BDJ6QBTL%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£149 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2022): was £229 now £194 @ OnBuy

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2022): <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-13595435?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.onbuy.com/gb/p/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-2022-mqd83zma~p71251454/" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was £229 now £194 @ OnBuy
The AirPods Pro 2 pack Apple's new H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/airpods-pro-2-review" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="onbuy.com"">AirPods Pro 2 review, we said they take everything we loved about the original AirPods Pro to the next level. 

Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C (2023): was £229 now £199 @ Currys
The new USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2 have the same H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors, plus they support Apple's new lossless audio protocol that will debut with the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2024. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience.&nbsp;
Price check: £219 @ John Lewis

Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C (2023): <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=22479&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currys.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fapple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-magsafe-charging-case-usbc-white-10255167.html" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was £229 now £199 @ Currys
The new <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/new-airpods-pro-2-2023-vs-old-airpods-pro-2-2022-whats-the-difference" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"">USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2 have the same H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors, plus they support Apple's new lossless audio protocol that will debut with the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-vision-pro" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"">Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2024. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience. 
Price check:
<a href="https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/c/221109/871855/12148?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fapple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-magsafe-charging-case-usb-c-2023%2Fp111063449" data-link-merchant="johnlewis.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£219 @ John Lewis

Cyber Monday AirPods deals — what to look for in 2023

Many factors come into play when shopping for the best headphones, but your decision should always come down to intended use. That being said, you’ll want to take the following categories into account before settling on any pair.

Design: Are you looking for in-ear, on-ear or over-ear headphones? Wired or wireless? Luxury or sporty? Since these are headphones that will be used for multiple occasions, you want something that suits your lifestyle. Whatever type you choose, make sure the headphones are well built, easy to carry, and comfy to wear for about 1 to 2 hours daily.

Sound quality: Different models offer different sound, and since you’re buying a pair to enjoy music individually, it’s important to find headphones that match your sound preference, be it heavy bass or distinctively clear to where you can hear the littlest nuances in recordings. 

Battery life: We've criticized Apple's battery life in the past, which went from 5 hours to 6 hours with the arrival of AirPods 3 and Pro 2 models, whereas many rivals models run from 8 to 12 hours typically. While the AirPods Max offer 20 hours with ANC enabled, new over-ear designs typically manage around 30 hours of playback time with ANC. Although the AirPods haven't given the strongest playback times we've seen compared to rivals, the real-world durations have remained consistent and we haven't noticed any decrease in capacity with usage over time. 

Accessories: It's disappointing spending money on a new pair of headphones only to find that you need to buy the accessories separately. For AirPods 3 and Pro 2 models you'll probably want to add one of our best wireless chargers, although a Lightning charging cable is supplied there's no USB adapter. Additionally, it’s worth noting that if you ever want to switch to wired listening on the AirPods Max, you’ll need to buy a separate $35 Lightning cable, and you may also want to consider one of our best AirPods Max cases and covers to offer better protection than the pouch that's supplied.

Pricing considerations: Obviously, price is a big consideration when looking for the best headphones. Although there are always exceptions, big-name brands will typically command a bit extra, but generally speaking, the less you spend on a pair of headphones the greater the chance that sound and features will be compromised. Going for a budget option isn't always the best choice, as any money you save on your purchase won't do you much good if you're constantly needing to recharge your audio gear, or the sound quality is poor. 

As the saying goes: timing is everything; and right now there are plenty of spectacular Cyber Monday deals to help you get the best tech for less.

Which are the best Apple AirPods for you?   

The Editor's Choice second-gen original AirPods (2019) are ideal for most Apple fans. There's no noise canceling and no fussy eartip insertion. They use Apple's H1 chip to rapidly connect to your Apple devices and offer hands-free "Hey Siri" to launch Apple's digital assistant. These are the best cheap AirPods you can get.

The original AirPods Pro were replaced by the Pro 2 in 2022, which were updated to the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C in September 2023. Both options are available simultaneously and offer outstanding noise cancelation, adaptive audio features, and plenty more besides. Aside from the USB-C port on the charging case on the new version there’s also a new acoustic architecture, and in our testing we did notice a small uptick in sound quality

They are also the only AirPods earbuds capable of lossless audio, though this feature will only be available with the upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset. So if you plan on picking up Apple’s mixed reality headset next year, it’s worth being prepared. The case itself is also capable of recharging faster, and has an IP55 dust and water resistance rating.

I've worn the AirPods Pro 2 for everything from running to high intensity workouts, and the buds remain sturdy in my ears and deliver great sound. They also feature a transparency mode that's good for runners and other pedestrians who want to keep track of their surroundings while listening to music. 

For more detailed information check out our best AirPods buying guide.  

Lee Dunkley
Audio Editor

As a former editor of the U.K.'s Hi-Fi Choice magazine, Lee is passionate about all kinds of audio tech and has been providing sound advice to enable consumers to make informed buying decisions since he joined Which? magazine as a product tester in the 1990s. Lee covers all things audio for Tom's Guide, including headphones, wireless speakers and soundbars and loves to connect and share the mindfulness benefits that listening to music in the very best quality can bring.