Early Black Friday AirPods deals are rolling in — here are the best ones so far

Yes, the AirPods 4 are already on sale.

Black Friday isn't here just yet, but it kind of already is, if that makes sense. You know the drill: Before most big shopping events nowadays, we usually see a bunch of early deals start to slowly crop up, ones that are definitely worth paying attention to. Especially if you're looking for tech products — Black Friday and pre-Black-Friday are always exciting times for those who are looking to catch up on the latest and greatest that the industry has to offer.

BEST AIRPODS PRO DEAL

This Black Friday, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 is a top contender for the best deal on wireless earbuds. With the improved H2 chip, the second-generation AirPods Pro offers excellent sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation. The earbuds' battery life has also been enhanced, providing up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge, and a total of 30 hours with the charging case. What's more, the case now includes a built-in speaker to help you locate it easily. These features, combined with Adaptive Transparency Mode and Conversation Mode, make the AirPods Pro 2 a must-have for Apple fans looking for premium audio quality.

You can purchase the Apple AirPods Pro 2 at a discounted price of $234 (save $45) from Adorama during Black Friday. Here's the direct link to buy them: Adorama - Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Why we like it

The Apple AirPods Pro 2, which come packed with great features like ANC, hearing protection options, personalized spatial audio, and more, are currently $60 off at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. Considering the record low price on these earbuds is $168.99, we're definitely expecting to see a better price drop during Black Friday. Though that $168 price point may be rare, we frequently see these earbuds go on sale for $199 throughout the year, so much so that we don't really consider that a good deal anymore.

BEST AIRPODS MAX DEAL

The Apple AirPods Max are one of the standout Black Friday deals to look out for this year. Apple's premium over-ear headphones are on sale for up to $150 off, with prices starting from around $400 for the Lightning version and $500 for the latest model featuring USB-C. While the update might feel subtle—mainly switching to a USB-C connector—the AirPods Max remain top-tier for sound quality, featuring immersive spatial audio, active noise cancellation (ANC), and a sleek, premium build. Their audio performance is a step above most wireless headphones, offering dynamic, crystal-clear sound with deep bass and excellent clarity.

For a luxurious listening experience, the AirPods Max are still among the best choices on the market. If you're looking for a powerful upgrade, now is the time to grab them during Black Friday sales. You can check out the latest prices and secure your pair here on Amazon.

Why we like it

If you're not really into earbuds, the AirPods Max are a good pair of over-ear headphones that'll allow you to stay within the Apple ecosystem (we get it, we like our tech to have synergy, too). While we like them for Apple users, we do have some qualms with their shorter battery life, weird carrying case, and lack of a power button, especially at their price point. That said, it's easier to look past those flaws with a good discount, which you'll find on the Lightning pairs instead of the newer USB-C model (which is the only upgrade, other than different colorways, on the newer version of these headphones).