‘It’s gift shopping season, but that doesn’t mean overspending. If you’re already in the holiday spirit and ready to listen to some holiday music without being judged by those around you, then you don’t have to wait to save big on Apple’s AirPods.
These days, Active noise canceling headphones like AirPods is a necessity as well as an accessory. Between their iconic looks and unrivaled sound quality, they are sure to be at the top of your wish list. (You can also consider AirPods Pro alternatives like Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro.) While Apple’s AirPods models are often pricey, retailers are often swayed by the holiday spirit and offer you a small discount. We’ve scoured the web to find deals that are still available, so you don’t have to.
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Latest holiday AirPods deals
The last time this page received an update, here are the latest AirPods deals worth checking out:
The best holiday AirPods deals
Here are the best holiday AirPods deals we could find. Further down the page you’ll find great deals split by big box retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
- Current price: $200
- Original price: $250
Apple’s first-generation Pro true wireless earbuds are already a classic. With active noise cancellation (ANC) and comfortable silicone tips, you can customize them to better fit your ears and stay in place anytime, anywhere. And they work seamlessly with other Apple products, such as Mac computers and iPhones.
With almost identical construction to the first AirPods Pro, these 2nd generation AirPods Pro build on impressive quality and ANC capabilities. While they look the same, they add 2x Active Noise Cancellation and personalized spatial sound with dynamic head tracking. In addition, you can adjust the volume of AirPods Pro with a single swipe on the side of the headset.
- Current price: $127
- Original price: $179
The third generation of Apple’s original true wireless earbuds is in high demand. These Geek Squad-certified refurbished headphones come with spatial sound and dynamic head tracking, and you get 6 hours of listening on a single charge. Plus, you also get four free months of Apple Music.
- Current price: $449
- Original price: $549
AirPods Max seems to be more than just a streetwear statement this fall, but it’s also packed with a compelling ANC feature. With the built-in microphone, you can still make hands-free calls even though this is a headset and not an earbuds. AirPods Max also has up to 20 hours of battery life, so you can take them from work to workout and anywhere on a single charge.
AirPods deals for the Amazon holiday
Our latest findings on AirPods deals on Amazon are linked right at the top of this article, but don’t forget Beats, Apple’s high-quality brand. Here are some cool Beats deals on Amazon that you should take advantage of while you can.
Walmart Holiday AirPods Deals
Walmart still has a pretty cool deal for AirPods Max.
Best buy AirPods deals for the holiday
Here are some other AirPods and Apple Beats deals that are happening right now at Best Buy.
We searched for these deals as if we were shopping for ourselves. Using discount codes and extensions, and browsing through retailer websites, we’ve selected these as the best holiday deals we could find on products that we all like.
Black Friday follows Thanksgiving Thursday. This year, it’s Friday, November 25.
ZDNET scoured holiday sales to find the best deals this year:
Our experts break down the best deals by retailer, brand and category, which you can see below.
Retailer holiday deals
Holiday deals by brand
Holiday deals by category
Here are some of the cheapest deals we found:
