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<p class=”speakableTextP1″>AirPods are among the most popular <span class=”link” section=”shortcodeLink”>earbuds on the market right now</span>… which is probably how Apple has managed to avoid dropping their price at all. But if you’re looking to snag a pair of these true wireless buds for less than list price, you’re in luck. Right now, Amazon has deals on all generations of available AirPods (so, excluding the discontinued first-gen) with some discounted by as much as 38%. There’s no clear-cut expiration on these price drops, so they could fluctuate at any point in the coming days (or even hours). If you’re hoping to grab a pair at the current price, we’d recommend acting sooner rather than later.</p><div class=”cnetbuybutton leadButton nolinks norewrite ” section=”button|buy” data-track=”buybutton”><div class=”button button_type_secondary button_size_medium “><span data-item=”buttonText”>See at Amazon</span></div></div><p class=”speakableTextP2″>While the <span class=”comLink nolinks norewrite ” section=”commerce-link” data-track=”commerceLink”>AirPods 2</span> aren’t the newest model on the market, they <span class=”link” section=”shortcodeLink”>make a pretty compelling case</span> with impressive audio quality, 24 hours of listening time and Apple’s H1 chip, the same used by the newer AirPods 3. Especially when you can grab them at just $99, $60 less than the list price and $70 less than the step-up third generation.</p><p>The <span class=”comLink nolinks norewrite ” section=”commerce-link” data-track=”commerceLink”>AirPods 3</span> do offer some improvements over their predecessors, including an extended battery life, spatial audio and an adaptive EQ. They’re on sale right now for $170, but that’s only a tiny discount of $9 off the usual price. </p><p>With the current offers, you’re much better off spending the extra $4 (yup, just $4) and upgrading to the <span class=”comLink nolinks norewrite ” section=”commerce-link” data-track=”commerceLink”>AirPods Pro</span>. Apple’s most advanced earbuds to date, the AirPods Pro are the only pair to offer active noise-cancelling capabilities and are fitted with silicone tips for a more snug, comfortable fit in your ear. Right now you what can you do to lower blood pressure snag them for just $174, which is $75 off the price from Apple directly. And if you’re a serious audiophile, Apple’s over-ears with immersive Hi-Fi sound, the <span class=”comLink nolinks norewrite ” section=”commerce-link” data-track=”commerceLink”>AirPods Max</span>, are also on sale for as low as $479, a savings of $70 compared to the Apple store price.</p>
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