Still searching for AirPods deals? Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially done for the year, but there are still offers to be found if you know where to look.
Compared to the Boxing Day sales – which, confusingly, happen just before Christmas – Black Friday is the cheapest time to buy tech. We know because we’ve crunched the numbers. According to our research, more than half (52 per cent) of IndyBest approved gadgets were cheaper last Black Friday than by 20 December 2024. So while we can’t say for sure, there’s a good chance that these offers won’t be as lucrative in a few weeks’ time.
John Lewis reduced Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 down to £169 this sales season, and this offer is still ongoing. There’s also still a rare reduction on Apple's coveted AirPods Max headphones.
Keep scrolling for the very best Apple audio discounts, so you can bag a bargain before they disappear.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: Was £199, now £169, Johnlewis.co.uk
With impressive sound and noticeably better noise cancellation than the first-generation pro earbuds, this model also features touch controls on the buds themselves. In his review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2, tech critic David Phelan said: “Noise-cancelling was good enough to reduce continuous sounds such as engine noise on a train”.
David added: “It’s worth noting that even these AirPods Pro don’t let you play music in lossless quality, but the audio here is stunning nonetheless.” Right now, you can save £30 on a pair. You can also buy a refurbished pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 at Back Market for £151, which will save you £48 (£151, Backmarket.co.uk).
Apple AirPods Max wireless headphones: Was £499, now £449, Very.co.uk
Discounts on Apple’s comfy over-ear headphones are rare – if you’ve been after them, check out this Very deal that slashes the price by £50. In our guide to best wireless headphones round-up, senior tech critic Alex Lee said: “The sound of your favourite tunes coming from all directions around your head is absolutely mind-blowing, and it will make you fall in love with your favourite songs all over again.”
Apple AirPods 4: Was £119, now £99, Amazon.co.uk
In his review of the Apple AirPods 4, tech critic David Phelan praised their “neat design, tiny case, good battery life and excellent sound”, and right now they’re on offer in Amazon’s Black Friday sale. This version of the headphones doesn’t have noise cancellation, but if you can do without, they’re a steal at less than £100.
If AirPods with noise cancellation are a must, these are also available in Amazon’s sale with a £20 per cent discount (was £169, now £149, Amazon.co.uk).
How I select the best Black Friday AirPods deals
As a tech writer, I track the prices of Apple’s tech year-round, and my fellow tech writer, Alex Lee, writes a monthly guide to the best AirPods deals. We use price tracking tools to make sure that the deals are as good as they appear. If the AirPods haven’t been reduced to their lowest price, we make sure to note that within our articles.
Head over to our Black Friday shopping guide for more sales intel
