These are the best AirPods and AirPods Pro deals and discounts
Here are the most competitive discounts for the bestselling wireless buds – thank us later
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Your support makes all the difference.Bluetooth headphones have come a long way since the early 2010s, when unreliable sound and connectivity issues were the norm. Today, wireless earbuds are everywhere, with Apple‘s AirPods leading the charge.
Now, nearly a decade after their debut, Apple is on its fourth generation of AirPods – available with or without active noise cancellation. Released in September 2024, they run alongside the company’s flagship AirPods Pro 2, which were first launched in 2022, and are continuously updated with new features.
While finding cheap AirPods deals can be challenging, third-party retailers often run sales on Apple’s earbuds, and we’ve seen discounts across all three models in the past. We’re constantly on the lookout for the best AirPods bargains, including on the AirPods Max, and having reviewed every pair, we can confidently vouch for their performance. They’re a smart investment, especially when they’re on sale. Keep reading to discover how you can snag a pair at a more affordable price.
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The best cheap AirPods deals are:
- Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation: Was £229, now £179, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple AirPods Max: Was £499, now £469, EE.co.uk
Apple AirPods pro 2nd generation: Was £229, now £179, Amazon.co.uk
The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer a “significant improvement over the already-splendid first-generation model”, praised our tech critic David Phelan in his review. They also featured in our review of the best wireless earbuds, with our tester noting they “fit the ear well and stay put securely, and there are now four sizes of silicone ear tips to ensure decent sound isolation”. If you’ve been waiting for a price drop, Amazon’s selling them with a £50 discount.
Apple AirPods Max: Was £499, now £469, EE.co.uk
Apple’s AirPods Max are currently on sale at the EE Store. Now with £30 off, there’s no better time to invest in a new pair of cans. In tech critic David’s review of the AirPods Max, he described them as “an astonishing achievement”. He said: “These headphones are premium, but they sound premium, too. If you are even slightly tempted you will find an admittedly expensive piece of hardware that could change how you listen to music.”
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Want to read more about Apple’s newest pair of earbuds? Head to our review of the AirPods 3rd gen