Amazon Quietly Slashed the Price of Our Three Favorite AirPods Models
Maybe you already had some AirPods, but the dog got to them; one fell and got stepped on at the gym; or you just cannot find the charging case. Maybe you've just been meaning to upgrade your earbuds anyway. Whatever it is, if you're in the market for new headphones, pay attention. Amazon just marked down the three most up-to-date AirPods models, including the brand new AirPods 4, which Esquire commerce editor Luke Guillory calls his favorite earbuds ever.
While we've come to expect steep price cuts on tech during Amazon's blockbuster sales, there's something even sweeter about finding a deal this deep on a random Wednesday. With up to $80 off, these prices rival those that we expect to see once Memorial Day sales ramp up later this month. And they're not all that different from the "incredible" discounts you'll see during Prime Day.
While most entry-level tech isn't up to par with pricier versions, Apple has managed to do the impossible with the AirPods 4, which we've crowned "the best-ever earbuds." Not only do these offer a secure fit that can endure everything from burpees to long commutes—sans the weird sensory feel of those gummy detachable tips found on Apple's Pro models—but they come complete with stellar spatial-audio features and a sweatproof build. If you're in the market for new headphones and don't need a souped-up model, it doesn't get any better than nabbing them for $100. Plus, the Active Noise Cancellation model is also discounted 17 percent right now.
Should you be the type of person who can't resist snagging the most tricked-out model on the market, you're in luck: The AirPods Pro 2 are $80 off. With a compact charging case, several Intelligent Noise Control modes, and up to 30 hours of listening time, they're Apple's most high-tech earbud yet.
Prefer over-ear silhouettes? When the AirPods Max initially dropped in 2022, we dubbed them "Apple's best product in years." Over time, they've only gotten better, thanks to the switch to USB-C charging—the same one that's compatible with all of Apple's latest devices—and up to 20 hours of listening time.
If we're being honest, these deals are what we expected to see during Memorial Day sales later this month. Take advantage of this opportunity to save before the sales officially kick off and add these AirPods to your cart before they inevitably sell out.
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