If you know where to look, you can often score deals on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the first-gen AirPods Max and the AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the newer AirPods Pro 3. And while major shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day have delivered some of the biggest price drops, there are still good deals to be found on every model.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals currently available on each set of AirPods, including both iterations of the AirPods 4, the third-gen AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max.
At the end of 2024, Apple introduced the AirPods 4, a pair of wireless earbuds available in two variations: a $129 standard model and a $179 noise-canceling model. Both versions represent significant upgrades over the third-gen AirPods, with a more comfortable design and improved audio performance. They’re also better for taking calls thanks to Apple’s Voice Isolation feature, which focuses the mics on your voice so you can be heard more clearly in noisy environments.
The $179 AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation offer a surprisingly effective noise-canceling mode, a helpful transparency mode, and several other Pro-level features. The latest AirPods Pro do a better job of tuning out noise, but the AirPods 4 with ANC still do a good job of reducing sound. They also feature other perks formerly reserved for Apple’s top-of-the-line earbuds, including wireless charging and a case with a built-in speaker that allows you to easily track it down via Apple’s Find My app.
Given they’ve been out for over a year, we consistently see discounts for both iterations of the AirPods 4. During Black Friday, we saw the standard model drop to a new low of $74. However, right now, they’re only down to around $99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The AirPods 4 with ANC, meanwhile, are on sale for $148.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, which is significantly more than their recent low of $99.
Read our full AirPods 4 review.
The best AirPods Pro 3 deals
$200
The third-gen AirPods Pro add a new built-in heart rate sensor and live translation feature. They also improve upon their predecessor with enhanced noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and a fifth swappable ear tip.
At its “Awe Dropping” event in September, Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3. In addition to improved ANC and sound, the third-gen earbuds include a built-in heart rate sensor that syncs with the iPhone Fitness app, allowing you to track your pulse and calories burned across more than 50 workout types. They’re also more comfortable and secure than their predecessor, thanks to a redesigned, angled fit and five ear tip sizes — including a new XXS option. Additionally, they carry a more robust IP57 rating and support Apple’s new live translation feature, which, in our testing, generally conveys the gist well but still can’t beat a human interpreter.
Given how recently they launched, we’ve been surprised by how often the AirPods Pro 3 have been discounted. In fact, at the beginning of February, we saw them drop to $199.99 ($50 off), which is only $15 shy of their all-time low and their current price at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Read our full AirPods Pro 3 review.
The best AirPods Max deals
The AirPods Max aren’t the iconic in-ears that have become synonymous with the AirPods name. They’re large and luxurious, comprised of aluminum, steel, and mesh fabric that remains comfortable during extended listening sessions. They also sport excellent noise cancellation, Apple’s spatial audio feature, and expansive, balanced sound, even if they lag behind some of their peers when it comes to bass response and features. They’re not the best noise-canceling headphones for most people — blame the sticker price — but it’s hard to find a better pair of Bluetooth headphones if you’re an iPhone user.
Toward the end of 2024, Apple replaced the first-gen Max with a newer model that features support for USB-C charging and a few new color options. That said, they’ll soon be replaced by the recently announced AirPods Max 2, which feature improved noise cancellation, continued lossless audio support (over USB-C), and an H2 chip. The updated chip allows for a host of upgrades, including AI-powered live translation and Apple’s conversation awareness feature, all of which are also available on the latest AirPods Pro models.
The AirPods Max 2 will retail for $549 — the same MSRP as the current model — when they arrive “early next month,” though you can preorder them from Apple beginning on March 25th. We’ll be publishing our full review in the coming weeks; however, if you’d prefer to save on the last-gen model, the AirPods Max are available at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $449.99 ($100 off), which remains one of their better prices to date.
Read our original AirPods Max review.
Update, March 18th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and Apple’s recent AirPods Max 2 announcement.
