It’s the most wonderful time of the year to buy AirPods. They’re heavily discounted for Black Friday from places like Amazon and Walmart, starting at just $69 for the most basic (but still great) AirPods 4. And, better yet, you can even get a $30 off deal on Apple’s newest model, the AirPods Pro 3. I’m also including wired EarPods because… people like wires again. And they’re on sale.
Here are the deals you should check out.
AirPods 4
Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest update to the company’s base-model wireless earbuds. The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking. Read our review.
The third-gen AirPods Pro add a new built-in heart rate sensor and live translation feature. They also improve upon their predecessor with enhanced noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and a fifth swappable ear tip.
The latest noise-canceling AirPods offer the perfect blend of audio quality, comfort, and battery life, making them the right choice for iPhone users. They have better mics than previous models, allowing for clearer audio when calling home or creating voice notes.
The revised AirPods Max are much like the original model from 2020, but now with new color options and a USB-C port instead of Lightning. Read our original review.
The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple’s original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. Read our review.
Bluetooth earbuds are all the rage, but you’d be surprised how often a wired pair comes in handy. Apple’s EarPods have a surprisingly good microphone, never need to be charged, and should work with all your USB-C devices. An inline controller on the earbuds’ cable lets you change your volume and pause or skip tracks.
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