With Black Friday now over and Cyber Monday on the way, we’re still seeing floods of deals, but not all are worth your attention. The good news is that CNET’s shopping experts have found some standout offers, including significant discounts on Apple headphones and earbuds. Since Apple rarely cuts prices on its products, now’s the perfect chance to snag a pair of AirPods from top retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best prices available on all the AirPods in Apple’s current lineup. You’ll also find several worthwhile bargains on Beats headphones, which include Apple hardware. We’ll continue to update this page throughout Black Friday weekend, Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season, so be sure to check back often for the latest prices.
Black Friday Headphone Deals
Our audio experts have found the greatest discounts on the best headphones so you can skip the Black Friday noise.
If you prefer Bose, Sony or another audio brand, you’ll find even more bargains to shop in our full roundup of all the best Black Friday headphone deals available now. If you’re looking to add even more devices to your Apple ecosystem, you’ll find tons of bargains on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches and more in our roundup of the best Black Friday Apple deals available this week.
Best Black Friday AirPod deals
The AirPods Pro 2 are the best overall AirPods on the market and earned an Editors’ Choice Award this year. These earbuds have the Apple H2 chip and offer top-notch sound quality, noise canceling and transparency mode, along with solid voice calling performance. This is the new, updated version with USB-C charging.
For Apple users, AirPods Max are the best high-end wireless headphones you can get. They have excellent adaptive noise canceling with transparency mode, deliver solid voice calling performance and offer multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, along with other premium features. You can grab most colors on sale for $399 right now, which is only around $5 more than the all-time low price. Just note that these headphones charge via Apple’s Lightning cable.
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The fourth-gen AirPods are the first in Apple’s flagship lineup to feature active noise cancellation. They’re a top pick for those who prefer an open-ear design, featuring Apple’s H2 chip, personalized spatial audio and a battery life of up to 30 hours.
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Though they’re not technically AirPods, these Beats earbuds are equipped with Apple’s H1 chip and boast many similar features, like active noise canceling and spatial audio. The wingtips fit securely and make the Beats Fit Pro a solid option for working out. You can snag all four basic color variants on sale right now.
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With advanced features like personalized spatial audio and lossless audio support, the noise-canceling Beats Studio Pro is a much more affordable alternative to the AirPods Max. They boast up to 40 hours of listening time per charge, six built-in microphones and hands-free Siri control, earning them a spot on our list of the overall best headphones of 2024.
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What are the best AirPods to buy?
CNET’s David Carnoy has tested and ranked the best AirPods, and he has a full breakdown with reviews. Right now, the best overall AirPods you can get are the AirPods Pro 2. There are other options that might work better for you — depending on your preferences and your budget.
Is Apple offering AirPods deals for Black Friday?
Apple offers free engraving, but it almost never discounts its products — even during major shopping events. Although there are no outright discounts on Apple AirPods for Black Friday weekend, you can get a $75 gift card with eligible AirPods purchases through the Apple Store.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy AirPods?
Black Friday weekend is one of the best times of the year to grab a new pair of Apple earbuds or headphones. Deals around the holidays are more consistent and frequently bring some of the year’s lowest prices on Apple tech.
Where can I find the best Black Friday AirPod deals?
As you won’t find any discounts at the Apple Store, you’ll have to shop elsewhere if you’re hoping to snag a pair of AirPods on sale. Deals are frequent at major retailers like Amazon and Walmart, and it’s also worth checking out the offers at smaller competitors like Newegg and B&H Photo, as they may be offering some under-the-radar bargains that aren’t being matched elsewhere.
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