AirPods deals can be found at multiple retailers this week. However, as we've seen in the past, these deals tend to run out fast, so we recommend getting them while you can.
If you want Apple's top-of-the-line earbuds, Amazon has the AirPods Pro 2 (2022) on sale for $199. Meanwhile, the base AirPods 2nd Gen are on sale for $99 at Amazon.
For more Apple discounts, make sure to follow our guide to the best iPad deals and Apple Watch deals. And for deals on all Apple gear, check out our best Apple deals and Apple Store coupons coverage.
AirPods sales — Quick links
- Amazon: deals from $99
- B&H Photo: deals from $114
- Best Buy: Beats from $39
- Verizon: deals from $99
- Walmart: deals from $99
Prime Big Deal Days and AirPods deals
Get ready for Prime Day part two. Amazon has confirmed that it will hold its Prime Big Deal Days on October 10. The 48-hour event is similar to Prime Day in that it'll offer a host of deals exclusively for Prime members. As a result, we expect to see new AirPods deals in the coming days. Make sure to follow our Prime Day deals coverage now through October 11 for the best sales.
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Cheap AirPods sales history
Generally speaking, AirPods sales fluctuate from $99 to $129 (for the standard AirPods), so any cheap AirPods sales within that price range are a good deal. Anything above $139, and we'd recommend waiting for the next batch of AirPods sales. (Keep in mind that the standard AirPods hit an all-time price low of $79 on Black Friday).
Meanwhile, the AirPods 3 hit $139 in November, which is their best price ever. The new AirPods Pro 2nd gen (2022) hit an all-time low of $189 this past Black Friday. They can be found for $199 regularly, even outside of major holidays. Finally, the AirPods Max traditionally cost $549, but Amazon recently had them on sale for just $429, which has been their all-time price low.
| Model | Apple Store (MSRP) | Lowest price |
| AirPods (wired case) | N/A | $79 |
| AirPods (wireless case) | $129 (originally $199) | $129 |
| AirPods 3 | $179 | $139 |
| AirPods Pro | $249 | $159 ($149/Costco) |
| AirPods Pro 2 (2022) | $249 | $189 |
| AirPods Max | $549 | $429 |
Which cheap AirPods should you get?
The Editor's Choice second-gen AirPods (2019) are great for most Apple fans. They're the best cheap AirPods you can get and use Apple's H1 chip to rapidly connect to your Apple devices. They also feature hands-free Siri. That’s right, instead of having to tap out your Siri requests on those long, thin AirPod stems, you can simply say "Hey Siri," and launch the ubiquitous digital assistant.
The pricier AirPods Pro offer the same features as the AirPods, but add water/sweat resistance and noice cancellation to the mix. They also sport a new design that's more modern than the AirPods 2. They come with different sized ear tips to create a custom fit that's perfect for your ears.
We've worn our AirPods Pro 2 for everything from running to high intensity interval training. We've also worn them in the rain and while sweating through a burpee workout. The buds remain sturdy in our ear and they sound great. 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.
Make sure to check out our AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro comparison for a side-by-side look at both earbuds. And check out our AirPods Pro 2 review to see what we think of Apple's new buds.
