Best AirPods Deals: Save on AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats – CNET
Best AirPods Deals: Save on AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats - CNET
Sure you can use just about any Bluetooth earbuds and headphones with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But there’s something about using AirPods and having them easily and seamlessly switch between devices. And then there’s the strong battery life and iconic look, too. But none of that comes cheap so finding a deal is important. They aren’t always forthcoming, but we’ll do the hunting so you don’t have to.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best AirPods deals available right now, along with the best prices to date for comparison. And if you scroll to the end, you’ll also see the current best prices on a few pairs of Apple-owned Beats earbuds (though there aren’t any discounts available at the moment). We’ll keep this page updated as deals come and go, so be sure to check back often for the best AirPods prices at any given time.
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Apple AirPods pricing 2023
| Model | Apple Store price | Best price right now | Best all-time price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods 2 | $129 | $99 | $79 |
| AirPods 3 | $169 | $160 | $140 |
| AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) | $249 | $199 | $199 |
| AirPods Max | $549 | $480 | $389 |
Best AirPods deals
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The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Charging Case are almost identical to the AirPods Pro 2 that come with a Lightning Case, except for one key feature. Those who buy a Vision Pro headset will benefit from lossless audio when connecting these earbuds, although that’s probably an edge case. It’s still worth knowing, though, especially if Apple adds the same feature to future iPhones and other hardware as well.
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The second-gen AirPods Pro are Apple’s most advanced pair of earbuds to date, equipped with its brand-new H2 processor and boasting seriously improved noise-canceling capabilities. The 2022 AirPods Pro maintain the $249 retail price of the now previous-gen AirPods Pro from 2019. You can save $50 on them right now, which brings them back down to the all-time lowest price we’ve seen.
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Unlike the AirPods Pro 2, these third-generation AirPods have an open-air design, so they don’t have active noise cancellation, but they still offer some serious improvements over the AirPods 2. The adaptive EQ attunes music to your ear shape, and the battery life has been bumped up to 30 hours total. They also have an IPX4 water resistance rating.
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Apple’s first full-size headphones are chock-full of high-end features like noise cancellation, spatial audio and easy integration with Apple devices. Yes, paying about the same as you would for a PS5 may sound excessive, but here’s the thing: They’re actually kinda worth it, so long as you don’t feel burned by their lack of support for full lossless audio. Right now you can get them for around $69 off but only in selected colors.
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While the AirPods 2 are the least advanced model on the market these days, they still boast some impressive specs and are a great choice for those on a tighter budget. They’re equipped with the same H1 chip as the AirPods 3, so they have the same fast connectivity, and they support hands-free Siri access. They’re available for $99 currently, which is $30 less than Apple sells them for these days.
