Black Friday AirPods deals
If you’re in the market for a new pair of AirPods, then this Black Friday might just be the time we’ve seen all year. There are some incredible deals to be found on AirPods at the moment, with some of the biggest savings we’ve ever seen.
The best deal right now is on my personal favorite pair of AirPods. The AirPods Pro 2 are now just $153 at Amazon. That’s the lowest price ever, with a $100 discount on full price. The AirPods Max are also at a new lowest price. The AirPods Max are now just $399 at Amazon, with a $150 discount. The AirPods 4 in both guises are both slightly reduced, although I’m hoping for lower prices as the sale progresses.
I’ll be keeping my eye on the deals live, and tracking the prices as they change. If you’re interested in a different pair of headphones, then make sure you check out my best Black Friday headphones deals live blog, where I’ll be tracking the prices of earbuds and headphones both budget and premium.
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Hi! I’m Tammy, and as Tom’s Guide’s Audio Editor, I know everything there is to know about headphones, earbuds and everything inbetween. Before I joined the tam here, I used to work on an Apple focused site — so I have a clear idea of what kind of deals you should be looking for when you’re after a pair of AirPods.
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FAQs
Which AirPods are best for me?
Working out which AirPods model you should buy comes down to more than just how much they cost. Of course, you’ll want to check out the best AirPods to get the full low down on Apple’s headphones and earbuds, but I’ll go through the three main AirPods that you can buy right now.
AirPods 4
The AirPods 4 are the latest AirPods to join the fray, and they are for those looking to save some money. They are the core of the AirPods experience, with the magic connection, excellent interoperability with Apple devices and the clean, gloss-white aesthetic. They lack silicon ear tips for a more open fit, so if you don’t like the way that most earbuds feel in your ear, you might like the less invasive feel of the AirPods 4. They have some premium features as well, such as Spatial Audio for Dolby Atmos when you go and listen to Apple Music. Sound is fine, with more bass than you’d expect and clear highs. Some might not like the emphasis on the top end. The biggest problem is the battery life — they’ll only last you 5 hours on a charge. You do get 30 hours out of the charging case though. They cost $129, and recieved a 4 and a half in our AirPods 4 review.
AirPods 4 with ANC
These are mostly the same as the standard AirPods 4, although they come with some extra features. These are for those that don’t want to spend the extra on the AirPods Pro 2, but also want the extra added bonus of active noise cancelling and other more premium features. In addition to all the other features of the AirPods 4, you also get the aforementioned ANC and a wireless charging case. I found the ANC to be surprisingly effective, especially considering how they fit. They have a $50 price premium over the AirPods 4.
AirPods Pro 2
These are the top-of-the-line earbuds that Apple builds, and they come with some great features for a price that’s now not too unreasonable. This set of AirPods is for people who want the best wireless earbuds for Apple devices, thanks to their excellent interoperability between Apple devices. Unlike the AirPods 4, they have silicon ear tips for a better seal within the ear which improves the ANC. As a result, the ANC is amongst the very best. I’ve found it brilliant for blocking out the noise of busy office blocks, buses and train travel. The sound is good as well, with a neutral signature. Battery life is better than the AirPods 4, with 6 hours from the buds themselves. They cost $249, and they earned a 4 and a half stars in our AirPods Pro 2 review.
AirPods Max
There are currently two different versions of AirPods Max that you can buy, the USB-C version and the Lightning version. The only differences between the two models are the charging port and the color options.
The AirPods Max are Apple’s over-ear headphones, and they look unlike anything else you’ll see in the headphone space. These are the headphones for people who want the very best that Apple has to offer, with studio-quality sound, and the best Spatial Audio around. They have a very neutral sound signature, and they reveal bits of your music that you might never have heard before. They’re plenty bassy too, with loads of low-end on offer. The Spatial Audio is what impresses me the most. I like to connect them to my Apple TV 4K, and watch my movies and TV shows in Dolby Atmos without disturbing the rest of the house. The case is unfortunately not great, and the battery life of 20 hours could be better, but they still managed to get a 4-star rating in our AirPods Max review. They cost $549.
