Early Black Friday AirPod Sales and Deals

If you're in the market for Apple AirPods, then Black Friday is coming early this year. Black Friday deals for 2023 officially start on November 24. However, some retailers are offering early opportunities to snag cheap AirPods before the holiday rush.

We've compiled a look at the best AirPod deals currently available at major retailers and online stores. Plus a quick look at the features for each AirPod generation to help you decide what deals to take.

Cheap Prices on Apple AirPods

• Apple AirPods (Second Generation): $69 on November 8 at Walmart, $99 at Amazon, $99.99 at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods (Third Generation): $149.99 at Amazon, $149.99 at Best Buy, $149.99 at Walmart
• Apple AirPods Pro (Second Generation): $189 at Amazon, $189 at Walmart
• Apple AirPods Max: $479.99 at Amazon, $479.99 at Best Buy

Apple AirPods (Second Generation)

The earliest generation of Apple's AirPods is still on the market. These are a great choice if you want a pair of AirPods but don't feel the need to splurge on the features common in the higher-end variations.

Several retailers are offering these for $99 leading up to Black Friday. That's $30 off the regular price at the Apple Store. Walmart is also running a one-day deal where you can get the second generation AirPods for $69 on November 8 only.

Apple Store Price: $129

Battery Life: Five hours

Noise Canceling: None

Resistances: None

Best Prices: $69 on November 8 at Walmart, $99 at Amazon, $99.99 at Best Buy

Apple AirPods (Third Generation)

Originally released in October 2021, this generation of AirPods brought better ear fitting, splash resistance and an extra hour of battery life.

Industry watchers speculate that Apple will release the next generation of AirPods in 2024 or early 2025. When fourth-generation AirPods come out, we might see even lower prices for the third generation.

Until then, the best prices currently available give a $20 discount for Black Friday shoppers.

Apple Store Price: $169

Battery Life: Six hours

Noise Canceling: None

Resistances: Sweat and water resistant (IPX4 rated)

Best Prices: $149.99 at Amazon, $149.99 at Best Buy, $149.99 at Walmart

Apple AirPods Pro (Second Generation)

Apple AirPods Pro offer tons of advanced features, like better resistance and active noise cancellation. These are currently the most feature-rich in-ear headphones in Apple's arsenal.

The base price is steep at $249, but several retailers are offering $60 discounts leading up to Black Friday. This is a great time to purchase if you've had your eye on these earbuds.

Apple Store Price: $249

Battery Life: Six hours

Noise Canceling: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Resistances: Dust, sweat and water-resistant (IP54 rated)

Best Prices: $189 at Amazon, $189 at Walmart

Apple AirPods Max

The AirPods Max is Apple's foray into the over-hear headphones market with their AirPods product line. They offer tons of features comparable to other high-end headphones, like noise cancellation and 20 hours of battery life.

They come in at a much higher price than the smaller AirPods and AirPods Pro. But that leaves the door open for even great savings. Some retailers are discounting up to $70 before Black Friday.

Apple Store Price: $549

Battery Life: 20 hours

Noise Canceling: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Resistances: None

Best Prices: $479.99 at Amazon, $479.99 at Best Buy

Should You Buy Apple AirPods Right Now?

Some of these deals—especially for the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro—are among the best we have seen.

Based on last year's Black Friday deals for Apple AirPods, here's what we recommend:

• Apple AirPods (Second Generation): These have gone lower than $99 in the past. If you can, nab a pair for $69 during Walmart's November 8 sale. Otherwise, wait and see.
• Apple AirPods (Third Generation): These were available at $140 during Black Friday last year. Unless you really want them now or you're trying to beat the holiday rush, wait and see.
• Apple AirPods Pro (Second Generation): These only went down to $200 last year. This is a great time to get them at $189.
• Apple AirPods Max: These got a $100 discount in 2022, bringing them down to $449. Industry watchers speculate that the second-generation AirPods Max might be released in 2024. Wait and see for better deals on these.