Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now

The third-gen AirPods resting on a laptop on a desk. — *The third-gen AirPods currently start at $159 ($10 off) when you buy them with a Lightning-only charging case.* | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

If you know where to look, there are often some great discounts available on Apple’s ever-popular AirPods. Since Apple launched the third-gen AirPods toward the end of 2021, we’ve seen the starting price of the second-gen, entry-level model slowly dip to around $100. And now that the second-gen AirPods Pro has been on the market for over a year, we’re also seeing their price fall more often, too. We’re even seeing great deals land on the newer updated AirPods Pro with USB-C.

Here, we’ve curated the best deals currently available on each model, including the entry-level AirPods, the AirPods Pro, the third-gen AirPods, and the AirPods Max.

The best AirPods (second-gen) deals

In 2021, Apple lowered the list price of the second-gen AirPods — now the entry-level model — from $159 to $129. It now only sells the model with a wired charging case, however, which charges via a standard Lightning cable. Despite their age, we found that the easy-to-use, second-gen AirPods still offer great wireless performance and reliable battery life, making them a great pick if you can live without a wireless charging case.

For Black Friday, Apple’s most affordable pair of earbuds dropped to an all-time low of $69 ($60 off) at Walmart and other retailers. At the moment, however, the second-gen earbuds are only on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy with a Lightning charging case starting at $99, a $30 discount. The model with the wireless charging case, meanwhile, is on sale at Adorama for $119.99 ($30 off).

Read our AirPods (second-gen) review.

The best AirPods (third-gen) deals

With support for the company’s MagSafe technology and an asking price of $179, Apple’s third-gen AirPods are often considered the middle child in Apple’s current AirPods lineup. The shorter stems make for a more subtle design, too, while improved sound and features like sweat and water resistance, support for spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and improved battery life render them a nice improvement over the last-gen model.

In 2022, Apple quietly introduced a new, slightly cheaper option for the third-gen AirPods that comes with a Lightning-only charging case, which is currently available at Amazon for $159.99 ($10 off) or at Best Buy for $161.49 (about $9 off) if you’re a Best Buy Total or Best Buy Plus subscriber. You can also buy them with a MagSafe charging case at Costco for $169.99 ($10 off) if you’re a member, or from B&H Photo for $174 ($5 off).

Read our AirPods (third-gen) review.

The best AirPods Pro (second-gen) deals

Apple announced the second-gen AirPods Pro during its “Far Out” event in 2022, a pair of earbuds that feature a similar build to the first-gen model but offer better noise cancellation. They also sport swipe-based controls, come with Apple’s new H2 chip, and feature an extra-small pair of swappable silicone ear tips for smaller ears.

During last year’s “Wonderlust” event, Apple also announced an updated version of the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case and an upgraded IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. The new model also comes with lossless audio support when used with Apple’s forthcoming Vision Pro headset, which will be available on February 2nd.

Right now, you can buy the updated AirPods Pro for around $189 ($60 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which matches the all-time low we first saw during Black Friday.

Read our hands-on impressions of the AirPods Pro with USB-C.

The best AirPods Max deals

The AirPods Max aren’t the iconic in-ears that have become synonymous with the AirPods name. They’re large and luxurious, comprised of aluminum, steel, and mesh fabric that remains comfortable during extended listening sessions. They also sport excellent noise cancellation, Apple’s spatial audio feature, and expansive, balanced sound, even if they lag behind some of their peers when it comes to bass response. They’re not the best noise-canceling headphones for most people, but it’s hard to find a pair of Bluetooth headphones that sound better and feature more intuitive controls.

Although Woot and other retailers have discounted the AirPods Max to as low as $409 in the past, prices have since significantly increased across the board. Right now, for example, you can only buy the AirPods Max for $529 ($20 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo, which is a far cry from their typical sale price of $479. The discount is much better at Micro Center, where you can currently grab them in-store for $469.99 ($80 off).