Don’t miss the latest bargains! Find the best deals and discounts for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
Apple’s AirPods wireless headphones offer an iconic look, exceptional convenience, and strong audio quality. They come with a premium price tag, however, so it’s important to shop around for a good deal… or find a bunch of tech experts who’ll do this for you. That’s where we come in.
In this article, we round up the best AirPods discounts and bundle deals to help you save money. We’ve got the best prices on the 3rd-gen AirPods that were released in October 2021, the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro that launched in September 2022 as well as the updated 2nd-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C that launched in September 2023, and the premium AirPods Max over-ear headphones from 2020. We’ve also got bargain deals on some older models, such as the early-2019 second-gen AirPods, where stock is still available.
Here are quick links to the best deals; you’ll find more detailed advice and price comparisons for each model further down.
U.S.
Amazon, AirPods (2nd gen): $89 ($40 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C): $190 ($60 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods (3rd-gen, wired case): $162 ($7 off, MSRP $169)
Amazon, AirPods Max: $519 ($40 off, MSRP $549)
U.K.
At time of writing, there aren’t any savings to be had on Apple’s AirPods in the U.K.; there were some shortly before Christmas but these have now disappeared. In fact, we’d advise readers to hold off on buying a set of AirPods, if that’s an option, until decent discounts come back.
You can check the automated price comparison tables below to see if any retailers have dropped their prices since we last updated this article.How much do AirPods cost?
Some changes were announced at Apple’s September 2023 launch event, so make sure you’re up to date with the latest prices.
AirPods Max: $549 / £499 (was £549)
2nd-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C (2023): $249 / £229 (2nd-gen AirPods Pro with Lightning was $249 / £239)
3rd-gen AirPods with Lightning (2021): $169 / £169 (was £179)
3rd-gen AirPods with MagSafe (2021): $179 / £179 (was £189)
2nd-gen AirPods (2019): $129 / £129 (was £139)
You should never pay more than the price above: we’ve seen unscrupulous retailers claim the MSRP/RRP is higher and work out ‘savings’ based on that.
Remember to take delivery and postage fees into account when evaluating deals; we include it in our list of prices but most retailers won’t add it until you’re at the checkout. And watch out for deals that seem too good to be true, but turn out to have no stock. We see this a lot.
Good AirPods deals are rare and tend not to last long. If you see one (and you’re sure the supplier is legit: look it up on TrustPilot if you’ve not bought from there before), grab it.Best AirPods deals
Apple sells two sets of basic AirPods: the 3rd-gen model introduced in 2021 and the 2nd-gen model from 2019. Best Buy is worth a look for some worthwhile savings in the U.S., while U.K. customers can save a little money across the range. The 1st-gen AirPods have long been discontinued.
You can buy direct from Apple, but you’ll find the best prices elsewhere in the automated tables below. AirPods (3rd gen, 2021, MagSafe) deals
Apple updated the ultra-popular AirPods in October 2021, after a wait of more than two and a half years. The new models feature a more Pro-like design and a MagSafe-compatible charging case; they also have improved battery life and water resistance, and support for Spatial Audio.
