Each year, it’s the AirPod deals that send the internet into a frenzy during the Black Friday sales extravaganza.
When Apple released its wireless headphones back in 2016, it changed our audio experience forever, pushing the boundaries on what we expect from our earbuds. So sought-after are these mini in-ear speakers that they bring in around $12 billion a year for the tech giants and are spotted everywhere from offices, to commutes, to gyms.
The instantly recognisable white wireless devices combine style and substance, connecting seamlessly with your iPhone (or Android), and giving you the chance to listen to your carefully curated playlist as well as take calls, talk to Siri and for the Pros, enjoy almost complete sound cancellation - all while looking slick and sophisticated.
So how do you get your hands on the costly headphones for less? Well, Black Friday is the time.
What is Black Friday?
Taking place across the last weekend in November, Black Friday is a sales event that comes around year after year and is the optimal time to stock up on bargain tech as well as think ahead to your Christmas shopping.
When is Black Friday 2022? When is Cyber Monday 2022?
For 2022, Black Friday will be taking place on November 25, closely followed by Cyber Monday on November 28. If you can’t wait, fear not: the deals have already begun.
What were the best deals from Black Friday weekend last year?
There are different variations of AirPods available and every single model saw some level of discount.
What kinds of deals can we expect this year?
Shop the over-the-ear AirPods Max as well as the classic and original AirPods. Look out also for the newer generations of AirPods Pro.
How to keep up to date with the best Black Friday deals
From TVs, to laptops, via smartwatches and mobiles, we have curated edits on all the tech worth splashing your cash on during the Black Friday sales so stick with us at ES Best and we have you covered throughout the discount weekend. There’s also deals to know across fashion, beauty, mattresses and more.
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Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case 2021
The AirPods Pro differ from the original model of AirPods in a variety of ways, but the most significant is the customisable fit of the earbuds - designed to deliver all-day comfort and active noise cancellation.
was: £199
Buy now £184.00, John Lewis
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Although the second generation of AirPods Pros don’t differ a huge amount to their predecessors, they do improve on important features such as Active Noise Cancelltion - which is two times stronger. Listening time has also gone up to 30 hours, as opposed to 24 hours, with this updated generation.
was: £249
Buy now £229.00, Amazon
New Apple AirPods Max
Was: £549
Buy now £525.96, Amazon
Apple AirPods 3rd Generation with MagSafe Charging Case
A rare Black Friday deal on the latest AirPods iteration from Apple. The new AirPods 3 have spatial audio and dynamic head tracking. This creates an immersive surround sound listening experience by following your head movements and adapting the sound accordingly.
was: £169
Buy now £159.00, Laptops Direct
AirPods 2nd generation
These are the oldest version of AirPods available to buy and the cheapest on the market. They’re chargeable by lightning cable and the case provides 24 hours of juice. Battery life offers five hours of listening time.
was: £129
Also available John Lewis
Buy now £115.00, Very
Other headphones
SONY LinkBuds S Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds - Black - Was: £179, now: £119
SONY WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Was: £349, now: £299
JLAB AUDIO Epic Air Sport Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earphones - Black - Was: £99.99 now: £49.99
SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds2 Pro - Was: £219, now: £189
SAMSUNG GalaxyBuds2 - Was: £139, now: £79
HUAWEI Freebuds Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earphones - Silver Frost - Was: £109, now: £79.99
HUAWEI Freebuds 4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case - Silver - Was: £129.99, now: £79.99
Starting on 21st November and running till the 27th, Shokz, specialists in headphones for atheletes, will be offering 20 per cent off all headphones on their website and a further £20 off for every £199 spent.
