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With Black Friday now in the rearview mirror, we're moving quickly into Cyber Monday — and there are some great deals on AirPods at the moment. I've spotted some of the lowest prices of the year on some of the desirable models of AirPods, from the newest to the most premium.
The best deal is on Apple's excellent noise canceling in-ears. The AirPods Pro 2 are currently $154 at Amazon, only a dollar away from their lowest price ever. That's a massive $100 discount, for a great Cyber Monday deal.
The AirPods Max are just $399 at Amazon as well, for another lowest price ever. Some colors are starting to sell out mind you, so if you're after a pair of Apple's over-ears then you'd better be quick. That is on the Lightning version as well, so if you want the later USB-C option you'll pay a little more. The AirPods Max USB-C are $499 at Amazon.
I'll be keeping my eye on the best AirPods throughout Cyber Monday so that I can keep you up to date on all the latest deals. If you want a different pair of headphones, make sure you check out my Cyber Monday headphones deals live blog, where I'm tracking deals on earbuds and over ears during the sale.
Quick links
- AirPods 4: was $129 now $119 @ Amazon
- AirPods 4 with ANC: was $179 now $164 @ Amazon
- AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $154 @ Walmart
- AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $154 @ Amazon
- AirPods Max: was $549 now $399 @ Amazon
About the author
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.
AirPods 4 deals
AirPods Pro 2 deals
AirPods Max deals
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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.
Low-cost AirPods
The cheapest model of AirPods are currently the cheapest they've ever been. There's a $10 discount on them, which might not seem like loads, but they've only been around since September. This is currently the cheapest way to get AirPods, unless you go for a pair of refurbished buds (which you shouldn't).
They sound good for the style of bud, and they feature Spatial Audio which sounds great with Apple Music.
- AirPods 4 no ANC: was $129 now $119 @ Amazon
More premium than AirPods Max?!
You might think that the AirPods Max are the pinnacle of headphones luxury — but nay, you would be mistaken! The BeoPlay HX are some of the most luxurious wireless headphones that money can buy, covered with leather and built out of metal. They are a beautiful thing, and they sound as good as they look.
They're also currently the same price as the AirPods Max — and for my money, I'd buy these.
- Bang & Olufsen: was $599 now $399 @ Amazon
Big Beats Buys
The AirPods cousins, the Beats Studio Pro, are now at their lowest price ever in the Cyber Monday sales. There's a $190 discount at the moment, which brings them down to just $159. That's right — they're better than half price!
For the price you get AirPods rivaling ANC, decent enough Spatial Audio, and reasonable sound quality. This is a great deal, and well worth picking up.
- Beats Studio Pro: was $349 now $159 @ Amazon
AirPods Pro 2 lowest price as Walmart
Amazon isn't the only place that you can buy the AirPods Pro 2 at their lowest price ever — if you head over to Walmart right now, you can find them at $154. The same excellent buds, the same great Cyber Monday price. What's not to love?
- AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $154 @ Walmart
While the AirPods Max manage a reasonable job at blocking out noise, they're nothing compared to the ANC might of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones manage, however. They manage to block out more noise than any other pair of headphones I've ever used, almost becoming a pair of ear defenders without playing any music.
But you'll want to play music, and thankfully, when you do, they'll sound excellent. Battery life could be better though. This deal makes them a whole $100 cheaper than the AirPods Max, even at their lowest price.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: was $429 now $299 @ Amazon
Samsung brought its own AirPods Pro 2 competitor to the stage, and they're currently at their lowest price ever this Cyber Monday. They're a pretty special pair of earbuds too, with some great extra AI features to set them apart from the rest.
They have a very 'AirPods' look to them as well, especially if you choose the white colorway. They've got solid sound and ANC as well — and Galaxy users will love their extra features that work with their phones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: was $249 now $188 @ Amazon
One of the coolest parts about the AirPods Max is that you can watch your TV with them if you use an Apple TV box as your TV streamer. There is just one problem — it only works with the TV box, and not the rest of the devices attached to your TV. The Sonos Ace take this idea and make it even better — they connect to your Sonos soundbar, and then play everything that would come through that into your ears without disturbing your housemates.
They're also a very nice pair of wireless headphones with great sound and good ANC — and they're now cheaper than ever in the Cyber Monday sales.
Sonos Ace: was $449 now $349 @ Amazon
The Beats Studio Buds are the perfect alternative to a pair of AirPods — and they do it for an incredible price. You get all the headline features, including ANC and magic connection, for less than half the price of their AirPod cousins.
I have a particular soft spot for the Beats Studio Buds because of the charging case. It's perfectly shaped to easily slip in and out of a pocket, and small enough that they can go into a back packs useful internal compartments.
Beats Studio Buds: was $149 now $79 @ Amazon
There is one AirPods deal at the moment that's not worth your time — the ANC-equipped AirPods 4. They have a saving of $15, but that brings them down to a price that's not as low as the AirPods Pro 2 and their $150 saving.
The AirPods Pro 2 are a much better pair of headphones, and given that they're cheaper, it should be a no-brainer as to what buds you should pick up. The ANC is better, the fit more comfortable, and the sound quality is superior. Just go for the AirPods Pro 2 — you'll thank us later.
AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $154 @ Amazon
AirPods 4 with ANC: was $179 now $164 @ Amazon
The AirPods Max have been another staple discount over the Cyber Monday sales, and it doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. There's currently a $150 discount available on Apple's most premium cans, and they're still at their lowest price ever. Some of the colors have started to sell out though, so you'll want to make sure you're choosing some that are still discounted!
The AirPods Max case might not be the best, but the headphones sound brilliant, and look very nice on the head. Battery life could be better, but they're well worth their price — especially with this Cyber Monday deal.
AirPods Max: was $549 now $399 @ Amazon
Throughout the course of Black Friday, there has been an epic sale on the AirPods Pro 2. It's still going even now — there's a $100 saving on full price for one of the best AirPods deals we've seen all year.
That's our favorite pair of AirPods with their stellar sound, excellent noise canceling and comfortable fit at a great price.
AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $154 @ Amazon
