It took only two years from its announcement for the AirPods to become the most popular accessory Apple sells. The futuristic earbuds incorporate accelerometers and other sensors to react to movement and ear placement, letting them be controlled in simple and intuitive ways. If you need a little private headspace, now's the time to pick up a pair, as Amazon has AirPod deals across the board heading into Labor Day.
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (Credit: Amazon)Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Let's start at the top: When we reviewed the second-generation AirPods Pro, we called them "the best noise-cancelling true wireless earphones for Apple device users" and gave them an Editors' Choice award. These are stunningly potent earbuds. They feature powerful active noise cancellation and the fascinating Adaptive Transparency mode, which lets you modulate external sounds down to ear-healthy levels. The charging case even has a built-in speaker. Getting $50 off for the best AirPods on the market is a steal, so click fast.
- Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) for $199.00 (List Price $249)
Apple AirPods 3rd Generation
Well known for iterative design, Apple likes to let the marketplace shape its product offerings over time. The major complaint that people had with the second-generation AirPods was their bass response, so the company went deep for the follow-up. In our review, we noted that audio quality was better across the board, with both treble and bass benefiting from new sensor arrays. They're extremely lightweight and can deliver up to 30 hours of sound before you have to recharge them.
- Apple AirPods 3rd Generation Wireless Earbuds With Charging Case for $139.99 (List Price $169)
Apple AirPods 2nd Generation
While the second-generation AirPods are showing their age a little bit, it's still a sweet deal to get a pair of wireless earbuds of this quality for under a hundred bucks. These were a significant upgrade from the debut model, introducing hands-free Siri access, the H1 headphone chip, and more. It's ridiculously easy to pair them with your Apple devices. And battery time is decent, with the charger holding 24 hours' worth of juice.
- Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) with Wireless Charging Case for $99.00 (List Price $129)
Apple AirPods Max
Some people—myself included—just don't vibe with in-ear headphones. Maybe you have wax concerns or just get creeped out when things encroach on your ear canal. For us, Apple has a premium offering in the AirPods Max, a gorgeous set of cans that we gave a glowing review. We stated that they delivered "a bevy of useful features in an absolutely gorgeous design for a bit too much money." Happily, we bring some good news on that front: This deal gives you $72 off the retail price. Incredible audio response with Adaptive EQ and active noise cancellation means that these headphones will send you to your own little world.
- Apple AirPods Max Wireless Headphones for $449.99 (List Price $549)
Check out all of the AirPod deals at Amazon here.
