Apple doesn’t just make slick phones and creative computers — in recent years it has also expanded into making headphones with its hit AirPods range. There are options to suit different needs, like the classic true wireless AirPods earbuds and the more recent over-ear AirPods Max headphones, both of which are designed to seamlessly integrate with your other Apple products.
AirPods can be pricey, however, so if you want to save some money when buying a pair you can look below for the best cheap AirPods deals. We’ve found the best offers on AirPods of all kinds, including the regular AirPods with Charging Case true wireless earbuds, the newer-generation AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case, or the top-of-the-line AirPods Pro.
Today’s best Apple AirPods deals
With noise cancellation, water resistance, and interchangeable eartips for a more comfortable fit, the AirPods Pro are the most advanced AirPods in Apple’s stable — a must-have for fitness fanatics.
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Get the AirPods Pro you want but save some money with these renewed earbuds. These pre-owned earbuds have been tested and cleaned by Amazon suppliers.
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With their exquisite build quality and super sound, the new AirPods Max over-ear wireless headphones are made for true audiophiles (and true Apple fans).
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Released in March 2019, the Apple AirPods 2 come with improved battery life, the ability to launch Siri using your voice, and a Wireless Charging Case. A minor but worthwhile refinement nonetheless.
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Launched in 2016, the AirPods aren’t old hat by any means, offering near enough all the same features as the AirPods 2 — with the main difference being they last for half the time on a single charge.
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Apple AirPods: Are they worth the money?
Apple AirPods are to iPhone owners what fine wine is to gourmet cheese — a match made in heaven. So it should come as no surprise that they’re the most popular true wireless earbuds, introducing users to the wonderful world of simple, wire-free listening the second they pop them in their ears.
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There really isn’t a whole lot to the AirPods, and that’s what makes them so fantastic. Just pop one in each ear and you’re ready to roll. Need to adjust the volume, send a test, place a call, create a calendar event, or find an answer to a question on Google? Just ask Siri and she’ll take care of it.
Apple AirPods vs. Apple AirPods 2: What’s the difference?
You don’t even need to double-tap a Pod to launch Siri on the AirPods 2. Thanks to the inclusion of Apple’s latest H1 chipset (versus the W1 on the original AirPods), they’re always listening for the famous “Hey, Siri!” phrase, just like the iPhone. This makes for a more seamless user experience.
But that isn’t the main reason you’re going to want to opt for the newer AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case. This would be the improved battery life, with the AirPods 2 delivering 50% more talk time than the standard, first-generation AirPods. Both last for around five hours of music playback.
The bundled Charging Case stores enough charge for an extra day’s worth of use, with the AirPods 2 shipping with a Wireless Charging Case that supports … well … wireless charging. This means you can simply slap them on a Qi charging pad and they will juice up — no Lightning cable needed.
Apple AirPods vs. Apple AirPods 2: Which do I need?
So, which do you need? Well, if you can live without wireless charging, don’t mind having to tap a Pod to fire up Siri, and can live with the two-hour talk time, then look no further than the primal AirPods. You can snap up a pair for an absolute bargain. For everyone else, it’s the AirPods 2. Or is it?
Wait! What about the AirPods Pro?
Naturally, the AirPods Pro sit at the head of the table, with a more smaller, more compact design; noise-cancellation; sweat-resistance; and interchangeable eartips, which makes them a better choice for fitness fanatics. They also sound better than both the AirPods and AirPods 2.
Or perhaps the AirPods Max?
If you want the AirPods experience but you prefer an over-ear headphone to an earbud, then Apple has you covered with the AirPods Max. If you want some peace and quiet then these offer exceptional noise-cancelling ability, and as you’d expect from an Apple product the build quality is excellent. There’s great sound quality on these as well, even if they don’t come cheap, so if you’re looking for a notch above regular AirPods in terms of sound as well as a more comfortable over-ear design, these are the AirPods for you.
Should you buy AirPods now or wait until Black Friday?
It’s a known fact that Black Friday deals bring steep discounts on AirPods. With a little more than a month to go until the annual shopping bonanza, we’d recommend holding out for the slew of Black Friday AirPods deals we’re going to see.
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