How to get a good deal on Apple AirPods

When you think of wireless earphones there is one type that stands tall amongst the competition: Apple AirPods.
These earphones continue to grow in popularity and are among Apple’s biggest sellers – a big title to boast. 
Like many Apple products, they come at a price, which is why we’ve tracked down the best deals on the popular headphones so you don’t have to pay full price. Who doesn’t love a tech bargain?!
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Price: $149 (was $219)
Released in 2019, the 2nd Gen Apple AirPods have simple music controls by tapping the earphones. You can pause, play and skip your music, or answer an incoming phone call. You can also access Siri using voice commands – simply say “Hey Siri” to ask questions, play certain songs and make calls.
They have up to five hours of power per charge and a total of 24 hours when used with the Lightning charging case. These AirPods are compatible with the latest iPhone 15 range down to the iPhone 5s and even work with the 6th and 7th generation iPod Touch.
Price: $235 (was $279)
Taking a leap forward from the previous model, the 2021 3rd Gen Apple AirPods are designed to immerse users into their music through Adaptive EQ – automatically altering the frequency of the music to how the earphones sit in your ears. They also use Personalised Spatial Audio to create a cinema-like sound with Dolby Atmos and Dynamic Head-Tracking for more realistic sounds as you listen.
Similar to the 2nd Gen, you can use voice commands to access Siri or the force sensor on the earphone stems. Tapping the sensor will also control your music and phone settings.
You’ll have up to six hours of power per charge and up to 30 hours with the Lightning charging case. They also have an IPX4 sweat and water-resistance rating and are compatible with iPhones down to the iPhone SE range.
Price: $294 (was $399)
The 2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro was released in 2022 with the latest audio technology including Personalised Spatial Audio, Dynamic Head-Tracking technology and Adaptive EQ. They share the same Siri voice commands and touch controls as the 3rd Gen Apple AirPods with the addition of volume controls – swiping up or down the earphones will raise or lower the volume.
These earphones use Active Noise Cancellation to block out surrounding sounds and focus on your music along with Transparency Mode to clearly hear both your music and what’s around you. Adaptive Audio will automatically adjust its volume based on the noise in your environment and Conversation Awareness amplifies voices when speaking to someone without needing to take the earphones out. 
They have up to six hours of power per charge with a total of 30 hours with the MagSafe charging case. They also have an IP54 dust, sweat and water-resistance rating and come with silicone ear tips to make them more comfortable.
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Price: $708 (was $899)
The Apple AirPods Max are the only over-ear headphones in the Apple range. Released in 2020, they have all the high-tech features including Active Noise Cancellation with its nine built-in microphones, Personalised Spatial Audio and Dynamic Head-Tracking. Using its Digital Crown, you can activate Siri and control your music and phone settings. 
You’ll have up to 20 hours of battery life per charge with five minutes of charging powering them for up to 1.5 hours. Included with the AirPods Max is a smart case to make travelling with them easier. 
The wired Apple EarPods are one of the cheapest Apple products on the market coming in at just $29. They have a contoured circular shape to fit in your ears and a built-in remote to control the volume, play and pause music and answer or end calls. They are available with a Lightning connecter, USB-C connector or 3.5mm headphone plug making them suitable for a wide range of Apple products and technology from other brands.
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