Apple first launched the AirPods in December 2016, allowing users to listen to audio streamed from their iPhone or another Bluetooth device without the hassle of untangling a mess of EarPods wires.
The latest version of the standard AirPods is the AirPods 4 introduced in September 2024. The earbuds feature a refined fit and improved audio. This version of the AirPods also comes in two models: a base model for $129 and a model with Active Noise Cancellation for $179.
The latest update for the higher-end in-ear buds is the AirPods Pro 3 announced in September 2025 with 2× better noise-canceling technology than the previous generation, heart rate sensing, better audio quality, and an updated design. They also offer Active Noise Cancellation, Live Translation, and more. There are slight tweaks to the design that make them fit better in more people's ears, and they are still priced at $249.
Apple's most expensive headphones are the AirPods Max, a pair of over-ear Bluetooth headphones that are set as the high-end alternative for the AirPods line, with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and adaptive EQ. AirPods Max are priced at $549. Apple updated the AirPods Max in September 2024 with a USB-C port and new colors.
In this guide, you'll find the best currently available deals for AirPods, and as we start to head toward the holiday season we'll be watching for new all-time low prices.
AirPods Pro 3
The newest AirPods model, the AirPods Pro 3, was just announced in September 2025. Because of this, we aren't expecting any steep discounts on the headphones quite yet.
Amazon did briefly offer a $10 discount on the earbuds immediately after launch, though the deal has since ended. Although not a particularly large discount, considering the earbuds just launched this week it's a noteworthy sale for anyone looking to purchase the brand-new model, so keep an eye out in case it returns.
AirPods Pro 2
The AirPods Pro 2 was announced in fall 2022 and updated with a USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case instead of Lightning in fall 2023. It kept the same design as the original generation with a few key changes, including Touch Controls on the stem and improved active noise cancellation.
The AirPods Pro 2 have frequently seen significant discounts over the course of their lifetime, so they may still be a reasonable option for buyers who need to make a purchase before the new AirPods Pro 3 start seeing bigger sales.
AirPods 4
Apple's newest standard AirPods model, the AirPods 4, come in two variants: a base model at $129 and an upgraded model with Active Noise Cancellation at $179.
AirPods Max
AirPods Max are different from all the other AirPods models thanks to their large, over-ear design. This also means they come with the highest price tag of the bunch, although we've seen solid deals since their 2020 launch.
It's also worth noting that as of September 2024, there are now two models of the AirPods Max: the original version with a Lightning port and a new one with USB-C charging.
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