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The 18 best Black Friday deals on AirPods, AirPods Pros, and AirPods Max

AirPods are on everyone's wishlist. The buds that barely go on sale are about to spread holiday cheer through both their crystal clear sound quality and amazing prices. Here are the best AirPods Black Friday deals we could find.

Written by Christina Darby, Associate Editor on Nov. 23, 2022

Apple AirPods Pro are one of the best wireless earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) for $169

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Certified Refurbished AirPods (3rd generation) for $126

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Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

Apple AirPods Max for $449

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Black Friday sales are happening now across brands and retailers so you can get your shopping done early.

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'Tis the season for gift shopping, but that doesn't necessarily mean excessive spending. If you're already in the holiday spirit and ready to listen to some holiday music, but not be judged by those around you, there's no need to wait until Black Friday to save big on Apple's AirPods.

These days, AirPods are a necessity as much as an accessory. Between their iconic look and unparalleled sound quality, they're bound to be at the top of your wishlist. While they can usually be pricey, retailers are usually swayed by the holiday spirit and gift a little discount. We've scoured to find those deals so you don't have to.

Latest Black Friday AirPods deals

The last time this page received an update, these were the latest AirPods deals worth checking out:

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) for $199 (save $50) at Target
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) for $199 (save $49) at Amazon
Apple AirPods (2nd generation) for $89 (save $40) at Target
Apple AirPods (1st generation )for $169 (save $30) at Amazon
Apple AirPods (2nd generation) for $99 (save $30) at Best Buy
Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) for $159 (save $20) at Walmart
Apple AirPods (3rd generation) for $149 (save $20) at Walmart
Apple Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Airpods Pro (1st generation) for $149 (save $70) at Best Buy
Apple Geek Squad Certified Refurbished AirPods Max for $383 (save $116) at Best Buy

Best Black Friday AirPods deals

Below are the best Black Friday AirPods deals we could find. Farther down the page, you'll find amazing deals separated out by big box retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) for $169

Save $80

Current price: $169
Original price: $249

Apple's first pro generation of true wireless earbuds are already a classic. With active noise cancelation (ANC) and comfortable silicone tips, you can customize them to better fit your ears and lock in wherever and whenever. Working seamlessly with other Apple products, such as Mac computers and iPhones, these are the perfect addition to your Apple ecosystem.

View now at Target

Certified Refurbished AirPods (3rd generation) for $126

Save $52

Current price: $126
Original price: $129

Apple's third generation of its original true-wireless earbuds are in high demand. These Geek Squad certified refurbished buds come with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, plus six hours of listening with just one charge. Plus, the buds are easy to set up with your other Apple devices, making them a convenient addition to your Apple family.

View now at Best Buy

Apple AirPods Max for $449

Save $100

Current price: $449
Original price: $549

Not only do the AirPods Max seem to be a streetwear statement this fall, but they're equipped with the hotly contested active noise canceling (ANC) feature. With a built-in microphone, you can still make hands-free calls even though they're not your typical buds. The Max's also have up to 20 hours of battery, so you can use them from work to working out and anywhere in between with a single charge.

View now at Amazon

Amazon Black Friday AirPods deals

Our latest finds for AirPods deals on Amazon are linked right at the top of this article, but don't forget about Apple's often forgotten, but solid quality stepchild, Beats. Here are some pretty sweet Beats deals on Amazon you should take advantage of while you can.

Walmart Black Friday AirPods deals

I suspect Walmart will ramp up their AirPods sales once Black Friday edges closer, but for right now they have a pretty sweet deal on AirPods Max.

Apple AirPods Max for $449 (save $100)

$449 at Walmart

Best Buy Black Friday AirPods deals

Here are some other AirPods and Apple Beats Black Friday deals happening right now at Best Buy:

AirPods Max for $479 (save $20)

$479 at Best Buy

Beats Studio buds for $99 (save $50)

$99 at Best Buy

How did we choose these Black Friday AirPods deals?

We went looking for these deals as if we were shopping for ourselves. By using discount codes and extensions and looking through retailers' websites, these were the best Black Friday deals we could find for products we would all enjoy.