AirPods 2 Drop to Just $69 for Black Friday
Amazon and Walmart today introduced a new all-time low price on the AirPods 2, available for just $69.00, down from $129.00. This is $30 below the average $99.00 deal price we've been tracking all year, and a fantastic early Black Friday deal.
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This model of the AirPods is from 2019 and it includes the Lightning Charging Case. Although a few years outdated at this point, the AirPods 2 are perfect for anyone on your list who isn't an audiophile and are asking for a nice pair of wireless earbuds, especially at this price.
If you're on the hunt for AirPods this holiday shopping season, definitely visit our dedicated guide highlighting all of The Best Early Black Friday AirPods Deals. You'll find great discounts on AirPods 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max.
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2023.
Update: Amazon has ended this sale, but it remains at Walmart.
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