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AirPods Black Friday deals are a staple of this time of year, and this year's AirPods Pro 2 offer ranks among the best Black Friday deals of the whole shopping event. There are discounts on other models too, but the AirPods Pro 2 at Amazon for $139.99 (was $239) is a clear stand-out, saving you nearly $100 on Apple's best earbuds.
But anyone can look at prices and tell you something's a good discount. You need the inside scoop. Before I was a full-time journalist, I worked at Apple's Genius Bar.
Today's best AirPods deals in the US
- Amazon: AirPods Max for $399
- Best Buy: AirPods Pro 2 for $169
- Target: Usually matches low prices
- Walmart: AirPods Pro 2 for $154
Apple AirPods Pro 2: was US$239 now US$139 at WalmartRead moreRead less▼This is the cheapest that these buds have ever been. They sound excellent, the noise cancellation is top tier, Dolby Atmos spatial audio is amazing for movies, and they even have an unloseable case, thanks to tech that literally points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). The best bit about AirPods Pro 2, is that the silicone tips prevent the disgusting ear wax build-up that has haunted my nightmares for the last decade. I'd always recommend these over regular AirPods, as they are less likely to clog up, and so are less likely to suffer audio issues.
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Apple AirPods 4: was US$129 now US$69 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼I suspect Apple's AirPods 4 will be a hot item at this year's Black Friday sale, and you can already grab a first-time discount at Amazon. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort, and pack Apple's H2 chip, which supports Personalized Spatial Audio and voice isolation. You're also getting a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for USB-C for wireless charging. These are the version without active noise cancellation (and some other extra features). I would opt for AirPods Pro instead, but as long as you clean these regularly, you should be alright.
View DealApple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: was US$179 now US$99.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼If you want Apple's open-ear fit (without the in-ear tip) but with active noise cancellation to make it easier to hear your music, these are the buds for you. They also have spatial audio, Find My in the case (including a speaker), and wireless charging. They sound very fun, too, with a full sound. This is the first discount we've seen on them, basically. We'd suggest most people should pay the little extra for the AirPods Pro, but if you don't like that kind of in-ear fit, these will work nicely.
View DealToday's best AirPods deals in the UK
- Amazon: AirPods Pro 2 for £179
- Argos: Low prices – click & collect
- Currys: AirPods 3rd Gen for £99
- John Lewis: AirPods Pro 2 with 3 months Apple Music
Apple AirPods Pro 2: was £219 now £169 at John LewisRead moreRead less▼This is a return to the lowest price we've ever seen AirPods Pro 2 for in the UK. These are the best-selling earbuds on the planet, thanks to their superb sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, excellent spatial audio, auto-switching between different Apple devices, gesture control, and more.
Also at: Amazon for £169
View DealApple AirPods 4: was £119 now £99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼These are very new, so any discount on them is good – though I'm hoping we'll see another £10 dropped from the price later in Black Friday. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort, and pack Apple's H2 chip, which supports Personalized Spatial Audio and voice isolation. You're also getting a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and supports USB-C for wireless charging. This version doesn't include noise cancellation, wireless charging, or the Find My speaker in the case.
View DealApple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: was £169 now £149 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼If you want Apple's open-ear design that doesn't go right into your ear canals, but you still want active noise cancellation to make it easier to hear your music, these are the buds for you. They also have spatial audio, Find My in the case (including a speaker), and wireless charging. They sound very fun, too, with a full sound.
View DealWhen I reminisce about my time working at the Apple Store, there are plenty of fond memories. From fixing iPhones and restoring precious photos to saving someone's iPad from the edge of oblivion, I've seen it all, and I've fixed most of the issues I faced. Looking back, no product gives me more angst and stress than Apple's little white earbuds.
You may think I'm overreacting, but quite honestly, you wouldn't believe the things I've seen stuck in AirPods speaker grills, from dried ear wax (understandable) to bits from someone's dinner the week before (no idea). That's why I recommend AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max to you – the products least likely to leave you needing to make this fateful visit. I've lived it all, I survived to tell this tale and point you in the right direction.
If you're thinking about one of the Black Friday AirPods deals, then I beg you not only to buy the right pair but also to keep in mind that any earbuds should get a good clean regularly. Here's how to clean your AirPods.
Looking for more Black Friday deals? Check out our Black Friday earbuds deals or our Black Friday headphones deals.
Today's best Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C, Apple AirPods 4, Apple Airpods Max, Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Apple AirPods 4 Active Noise Cancellation deals
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Apple AirPods 4 Active Noise SG$249View DealSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best pricesMore of today's Black Friday sales, US
- Amazon: TVs, smart home & air fryers from $12.99
- Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99
- Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
- B&H: $600 off Nikon, GoPro, Canon & Sony
- Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
- Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $349 + free shipping
- Holiday: decor, lights, Christmas trees & PJs from $10.99
- Home Depot: 40% off tools, appliances & furniture
- Lowe's: holiday decor, appliances & tools from $17.31
- Saatva: up to $600 off luxury mattresses
- Samsung: $2,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances
- Target: save on furniture, Christmas decor, tech & clothing
- Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs, AirPods & appliances
- Wayfair: 70% off furniture, decor & Christmas
More of today's Black Friday sales, UK
- Amazon: up to 58% off Kindle and Echo
- AO: savings on games consoles and appliances
- Argos: up to 50% off toys, Lego, TVs and gifts
- Boots: up to 60% off Dyson, Oral-B and Philips
- Carphone Warehouse: iPhone from £19.99p/m
- Currys: deals on TVs, appliances, laptops
- Dell: laptops, desktops, monitors from £299
- Dunelm: deals on homewares and appliances
- Dyson: up to £150 off
- Ebay: up to 50% off refurbished tech
- EE Store: £40 off the PlayStation5 Pro
- Emma: up to 50% off mattresses
- Jessops: up to £900 off cameras and drones
- John Lewis: up to £300 off appliances and TVs
- LG: £1,000 or more off TVs and appliances
- Ninja: up to £70 off air fryers
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and tablets
- Shark: up to £100 off vacuums
- Toolstation: discounts on tools and smart home
- Very: up to 30% off phones, appliances & clothing
John-Anthony DisottoSocial Links NavigationSenior Writer AIJohn-Anthony Disotto is TechRadar's Senior Writer, AI, bringing you the latest news on, and comprehensive coverage of, tech's biggest buzzword. An expert on all things Apple, he was previously iMore's How To Editor, and has a monthly column in MacFormat. John-Anthony has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade, and is an award-winning journalist with years of experience in editorial.
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