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Early Black Friday Deals Slash Prices on Apple AirPods
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In Short: Early Black Friday deals are slashing prices on Apple's AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, offering discounts of up to $100.
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Early Black Friday deals are already slashing prices on Apple's latest AirPods models, with the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 leading the discounts.
According to Consequence of Sound, the AirPods Pro 3 is available for $199, marking a $50 discount from its retail price of $249.
Similarly, the AirPods Max 2 is discounted to $449.99, a $100 reduction from its original price of $549.
Harper's BAZAAR editors have also noted that AirTags and AirPods are up to 20 percent off, with the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 receiving discounts of $50 and $100, respectively.
CNN reports that the AirPods Pro 3 is the best choice for iPhone, iPad, or Mac users, and that the AirPods Max 2 is so comfortable that the speaker's wife often borrows them during trips.
ZDNET highlights that the AirPods Pro 3 and AirTags are among the early Black Friday deals, with the AirPods Pro 3 offering significant savings.
Consequence of Sound advises shoppers to sign up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial to get their new AirPods as fast as possible, and to take advantage of exclusive deals and streaming services.
Additionally, new and returning Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can try it free for three months, allowing them to test out their new AirPods with ad-free HD and spatial audio streaming.
The AirPods Pro 3 also features an IP57 rating, making them dust, sweat, and rain-resistant, as noted by WIRED.
While these deals are currently available, shoppers are encouraged to act quickly as inventory may be limited.
For those interested in other tech deals, Consequence of Sound's Black Friday hub offers savings on noise-canceling headphones and iPads, as well as details on Amazon’s Criterion Collection 50% off event.
What this adds
On early Black Friday deals from BuzzFeed and Buzzfeed, giving shoppers a head start on holiday savings.
Apple has also launched early Black Friday deals on a variety of devices, including Mac minis, Mac Studios, and Apple Watches.
Background
BuzzFeed and Buzzfeed have unveiled early Amazon Black Friday deals, giving shoppers a head start on holiday savings.
Apple has launched early Black Friday deals on a variety of devices, offering discounts on Mac minis, Mac Studios, and Apple Watches.
What's confirmed
- Early Black Friday deals are already slashing prices on Apple's latest AirPods models, with the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 leading the discounts.
- According to Consequence of Sound, the AirPods Pro 3 is available for $199, marking a $50 discount from its retail price of $249.
- Similarly, the AirPods Max 2 is discounted to $449.99, a $100 reduction from its original price of $549.
- Harper's BAZAAR editors have also noted that AirTags and AirPods are up to 20 percent off, with the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 receiving discounts of $50 and $100, respectively.
- CNN reports that the AirPods Pro 3 is the best choice for iPhone, iPad, or Mac users, and that the AirPods Max 2 is so comfortable that the speaker's wife often borrows them during trips.
- ZDNET highlights that the AirPods Pro 3 and AirTags are among the early Black Friday deals, with the AirPods Pro 3 offering significant savings.
- Consequence of Sound advises shoppers to sign up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial to get their new AirPods as fast as possible, and to take advantage of exclusive deals and streaming services.
- Additionally, new and returning Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can try it free for three months, allowing them to test out their new AirPods with ad-free HD and spatial audio streaming.
- The AirPods Pro 3 also features an IP57 rating, making them dust, sweat, and rain-resistant, as noted by WIRED.
- While these deals are currently available, shoppers are encouraged to act quickly as inventory may be limited.
- For those interested in other tech deals, Consequence of Sound's Black Friday hub offers savings on noise-canceling headphones and iPads, as well as details on Amazon’s Criterion Collection 50% off event.
What's still developing
- Save up to $100 off on Apple AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 Amazon’s Black Friday Week sale doesn’t officially launch until November 19th, but the retailer has already slashed prices on Apple AirPods, so don’t miss the opportunity to jump on deals before they sell out.
- Whether you want pocketable earbuds for everyday use, premium noise-canceling headphones, or seamless Apple integration, these are some of the best prices I've seen recently.
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- The WD Black SN850P is an SSD purpose-built for serious gaming, and it's even better with this early Black Friday deal.
- While the Apple TV 4K pre-order discount is still live, we are now tracking AirTag 2 back down at just $17.50 each alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3.
- Alongside the Apple TV 4K pre-order discount, the return of all-time low pricing on AirTag 2 at $17.50 each, and AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, Amazon is now offering nearly $100 off the brand new black Apple Watch Ultra 4 – this price is on par with the official Black Friday deals we tracked on the Ultra 3 last year.
- Right now, deals are running on two lightning-hot Apple devices you’ve probably thought about buying already: the AirPods Pro 3 and the AirTag.
- Also: The best early Black Friday deals: Costco and BJ’s memberships, Apple, and more We’ve reviewed every Apple device on the market, and we’ve found price drops on some of the most popular, including AirPods and MacBooks, that you don’t want to wait on.
- The savings have already begun on top products, like the AirTag and AirPods Pro 3.
- It doesn’t matter which corner of the brand’s lineup you’re hoping to score a discount on, you’ll find some of the year’s lowest prices across its latest AirPods, AirTag trackers, MacBooks, rugged Apple Watches and official accessories.
- If you have an iPhone, an iPad or a Mac, there's only one answer to "which pair of earbuds should I buy?" The AirPods Pro 3.
- Every time I go on a trip with my wife, she always ends up taking my pair of AirPods Max 2.
Sources
- Consequence of Sound link
- Harper's BAZAAR link
- WIRED link
- ZDNET link
- 9To5Mac link
- Zdnet link
- MacRumors link
- CNN link
- WarpBeat — background on BuzzFeed and Buzzfeed Unveil Early Amazon Black Friday Deals link
- WarpBeat — background on Apple Launches Early Black Friday Deals on Devices link
- SmartWatch Radar — video link