AirPods Pro 2 are — hands down — the best earbuds for iPhone users. They offer high-quality audio while also seamlessly switching between Apple devices as needed. And AirPods sales from multiple retailers mean you can pick up a pair at a sweet 32% off.
And there are more sweet discounts, including AirPods 4 at up to 22% off, and AirPods Max at up to 13% off.
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Range of Apple AirPods gives buyers great choices
There was a time that everyone was content with wired headphones, but wires are cumbersome. And typical Bluetooth headphones are a hassle to pair and especially to switch between devices.
Forget all that with AirPods. Power them up the first time, tell them you want to connect, and after that, they’ll automatically switch between your iPhone, iPad and Mac — whichever one you’re using. It couldn’t be simpler.
All that’s true no matter which of Apple’s earbuds/headphones you pick. But each has its own advantages. Fortunately, there are sales on every type of AirPods.
AirPods Pro 2 offer top-quality active noise cancellation — up to two times more effective ANC than their predecessors, and better sound quality to boot. Plus, a software upgrade in October turned them into genuine medical-grade hearing aids. Cult of Mac’s review of AirPods Pro 2 calls them “a must-have for Apple users and a solid choice for anyone.”
Those looking to pay a bit less can choose AirPods 4. One version of these offers a limited version of ANC, and another stands out for its very low price. Our review compliments them for excellent sound quality, but points out they only offer “ANC Lite.”
And then there’s AirPods Max. Unlike the others in this product line, these are traditional over-the-ears headphones — though still wireless — with top-quality audio. We reviewed these, too, and say they “deliver sizzling, energetic sound.”
AirPods sales: Save big on AirPods Pro 2 and more
Now is a great time to buy AirPods Pro 2. Amazon knocked 32% off the price, bringing it down to $169. And this is the latest version with a USB-C charging case.
Buy AirPods Pro 2 from: Amazon or Best Buy
AirPods Pro 2 are a fantastic pair of earbuds for your iPhone, delivering terrific sound quality, excellent ANC, and advanced features like Personalized Spatial Audio.
- Fab sound quality
- Excellent ANC
- Hearing Health features let them double as clinical-grade hearing aids and active hearing protection
- USB-C wireless charging case
- Hard to come up with one
And AirPods 4 didn’t get overlooked with sales knocking off $30 for either version. The more advanced version with ANC is 17% off, so $148.99. And the “budget” version is way down below $100 at Amazon.
Apple's trend-setting earbuds add noise cancellation to the mix. They don't use silicone tips, so some noise seeps in, but features like Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode and Personalized Spatial Audio make them a winner.
- Excellent sound quality
- Apple's H2 chip enables advanced features
- USB-C wireless charging case
- Noise cancellation isn't as good as AirPods Pro
AirPods Max are top-quality headphones and priced to match: $549. A couple of sales drops the older iteration with a Lightning port to $513.54. Just note that there’s limited supply on this option. And the newer iteration with USB-C is $529.99.
- Buy AirPods Max (Lightning) from: Amazon or Best Buy
- Buy AirPods Max (USB-C) from: Amazon or Best Buy
Apple's AirPods Max are among the best-sounding consumer headphones you can buy. They offer pro-level active noise cancellation and advanced features like Adaptive EQ and Personalized Spatial Audio. Treat your ears!
- Superb sound
- Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation
- Long battery life (and now USB-C)
- Much-hated Smart Case
- On the heavy side
Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 25 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh Classic II (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer. He’s written for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview, and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
