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Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro are some of the most popular items you can find among the best Cyber Monday deals. The tech-centric sales event is always noted for having incredible all-time low prices, AirPods included. The sleek and comfortable earbuds offer seamless connectivity with Apple devices, and now you can find them on sale in these Cyber Monday AirPods deals.
Right now, you can find the new AirPods Pro with USB-C charging available for $60 off from Amazon — its lowest sale price. The best sound quality of any Apple earbuds, the Pros come with active noise cancellation (ANC) and support lossless audio. You can also charge them wirelessly, with MagSafe, or with Apple Watch chargers.
The standard AirPods are also a solid pair of no-fuss earbuds we recommend for the more budget-focused, and right now they're down to only $80 from Amazon. This second-generation model may have a slightly older design that uses Lightning for charging, but it still offers the buttery smooth Apple connectivity and comfortable form factor of newer models.
Read more about both models in our AirPods Pro review and AirPods 2 review.
AirPods are also available as over-ear headphones called the AirPods Max. Right now you can find them for $100 off from Amazon. They have great sound, active noise cancellation, and up to 20 hours of battery life. They're pricey at their full $550 retail price, so this Cyber Monday deal makes buying easier for those committed to the Apple ecosystem.
Because AirPods always go on sale during the year, you should never pay full price. Cyber Monday is the last major sales event of the year, bringing them down to the lowest price they'll see in months, so now is a good time to get a pair if they're on your wish list.
For more top discounts on other products, check out our guide to the best Cyber Monday deals.
If you're torn between which AirPods to buy, know that each is designed with a different user in mind. The second-generation AirPods Pro offer an excellent balance of performance, price, and comfort for most people, and they include premium features like active noise cancelation, adaptive sound, spatial audio, and water/sweat resistance. These perks help make them our overall pick for the best AirPods you can buy.
However, for the more budget-minded, the standard second-generation AirPods are still worthwhile. They deliver the same effortless connectivity with iPhones and offer solid sound quality. However, in exchange for their lower price, they're missing ANC, water resistance, and spatial audio support.
Apple also sells a midrange AirPods model, the AirPods (third-gen), which typically costs about $40 more than the second-gen model. The third-gen AirPods add water resistance and spatial audio but are still missing ANC. You can learn more about them in our third-gen AirPods review.
Finally, buyers who prefer an over-ear headphone design instead of earbuds should consider the AirPods Max. These high-end headphones deliver premium sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Check out our AirPods Max review for more details.
