‘It’s gift shopping season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean overspending. If you’re already in the holiday spirit and ready to listen to some holiday music, but not be judged by those around you, then there’s no need to wait until Black Friday to save big on Apple’s AirPods.
Today, AirPods are a necessity as an accessory. Between their iconic looks and unrivaled sound quality, they’re sure to be at the top of your wish list. While they can often be pricey, retailers are often swayed by the holiday spirit and offer slightly discounted gifts. We’ve scoured those deals so you don’t have to.
Latest Black Friday AirPods deals
The last time this page received an update, here are the latest AirPods deals worth checking out:
The best Black Friday AirPods deals
Here are the best Black Friday 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: $169
- Original price: $249
The first generation of Apple’s first truly professional wireless headphones 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. Working seamlessly with other Apple products like Mac computers and iPhones, these are the perfect additions to your Apple ecosystem.
- Current price: $126
- Original price: $129
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, plus six hours of listening on a single charge. Plus, the buds are easy to set up with your other Apple devices, making them a convenient addition to your Apple family.
- Current price: $449
- Original price: $549
The AirPods Max don’t seem to be just a streetwear statement this fall, but they’re also equipped with the hotly controversial active noise cancellation (ANC) feature. With the built-in microphone, you can still make hands-free calls even if they aren’t your regular headphones. The Max also has up to 20 hours of battery life, so you can use them from work to exercise and anywhere on a single charge.
Amazon Black Friday AirPods Deals
Our latest findings on AirPods deals on Amazon are linked right at the top of this article, but let’s not forget Apple’s often forgotten but solid quality stepchild, Beats. Here are some cool Beats deals on Amazon that you should take advantage of while you can.
Walmart Black Friday AirPods Deals
I doubt Walmart will increase their AirPods sales once Black Friday gets closer, but they have a pretty cool deal for the AirPods Max right now.
The best Black Friday AirPods deals
Here are some more early Black Friday AirPods and Apple Beats deals 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, here are the best Black Friday early deals we could find on products that all we all like.
Black Friday follows Thanksgiving Thursday. This year, it’s Friday, November 25.
ZDNET scoured the Black Friday sale to find this year’s best deals:
Our experts also break down the best deals by retailer, brand and category, which you can see below.
Retailer Black Friday Deals
Black Friday deals by brand
Black Friday deals by category
Finally, here are some of the cheapest deals we’ve found so far:
