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The 14 best AirPods and AirPods Pro deals right now

Save money with these deals on Apple's impressive lines of wireless earbuds.
Written by Josh Slate, Contributor and  Christina Darby, Associate Editor on
Reviewed by Amy Lieu

Since 2016, Apple's AirPods' impressive sound quality and portable design have been creating more and more audiophiles, myself included. And whether you need to tune out the background noise in the office or add some music to your workouts, there's no need to wait to treat yourself to a pair of Apple's world-class in-ear accessories. 

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Plus these days, active noise-canceling earbuds like AirPods Pro can feel like a necessary productivity tool (you may also consider AirPods Pro alternatives like Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro.) While Apple's AirPods models are usually pricey, retailers throw in small deals throughout the year. We've scoured the net to find the deals still available so you don't have to. 

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Latest Apple AirPods deals 

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

Best AirPods deals 

Below are the best 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 (2nd generation) for $229

Save $20
The AirPods Pro 2 speaker, with the lanyard insert on the right side.
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  • Current Price: $229
  • Original Price: $249

With an almost identical construction to the first AirPods Pro, these AirPods Pro (2nd generation) build on the impressive quality and ANC capabilities. Although they look similar, there is up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. Additionally, you can adjust the volume of your AirPods Pro with just a swipe on the side of the earbud. 

Also: Apple AirPods Pro vs Beats Studio Buds: Which is better?

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Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones for $130

Save $70
Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones
Amazon
  • Current price: $130
  • Original price: $200

I know what you're thinking -- these aren't AirPods? And no, we didn't make a typo, rather wanted to offer you a pretty great alternative for the ever-popular over-ear AirPods Max. Plus, we're not branching out too far -- Beats is an Apple subsidiary, after all, and houses an Apple W1 chip. Coupled with the chip and Class 1 Bluetooth, users can get up to 40 hours of high-quality music listening for a high-quality discount on Amazon. Quick charging capabilities allow listeners to get up to three hours of life with just five minutes of charging. 

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Apple AirPods Max for $499

Save $50
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Amazon
  • Current price: $499
  • Original price: $549

Not only does the AirPods Max seem to be a streetwear statement in 2023, but they're equipped with the hot ANC feature. With a built-in microphone, you can still make hands-free calls even though these are headphones, not earbuds. The AirPods Max also have up to 20 hours of battery, so you can take them from work to working out and anywhere in between with a single charge. While the popular cans retail for $599 on Apple, Best Buy offers a $100 off discount and throws in four months of free Apple Music. I may not have headphones on, but that sounds like a deal to me! 

View now at Best Buy

Amazon Apple 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 solid-quality brand Beats. Here are some pretty sweet AirPods and Beats deals on Amazon you should take advantage of while you can. 

Walmart Apple AirPods deals 

Walmart still has some pretty solid deals going for both the second and third-generation AirPods as well as Beats. 

Best Buy Apple AirPods deals 

Here are some other AirPods and Apple Beats deals happening right now at Best Buy.

How did we choose these Apple 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, we picked these as the best AirPods deals we could find for products we would all enjoy. 

Are the AirPods Pro worth it?

The AirPods Pro first and second generation earbuds are the only earbuds by Apple that are equipped with active noise-cancellation. If you are someone who needs to keep the distractions out while you work, they are 100% worth the investment.

How do I control my AirPods?

On the first and second generation AirPods, you can play, pause, and skip your music by just a tap to the bottom of the stem. But, on the AirPods 3 as well as the first and second generation AirPods Pro, you can make the same adjustments, if not more, from a button located on the side of the earbud.

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