Amazon Prime Day is here, giving Prime members exclusive access to deals across categories like travel, tech and pets. If you need Apple AirPods, Amazon is currently discounting a handful of models and slashing the price on AppleCare+ to protect your purchase.
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Best Prime Day AirPods deals
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
4.2-star average rating from 497 reviews on Amazon
The Apple AirPods were such a trendsetter for true wireless earbuds that they effectively became synonymous with the term. This third-generation model takes things up a notch with an improved fit, so the design is now closer to the AirPods Pro. It has IPX4 sweat and water resistance, and six more hours of battery life from its lightning port charging case than the second generation AirPods.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
4.6-star average rating from 1,397 reviews on Amazon
For wireless Apple earbuds with a more powerful audio system, try the AirPods Pro. They're winners of our Giftable Tech Awards, offering crisp sound, touch-based volume controls and active noise cancellation technology.
Apple AirPods Max
4.6-star average rating from 6,659 reviews on Amazon
Apple’s first over-ear headphones have active noise cancellation, a transparency mode and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for more immersive sound. Plus, they offer 20 hours of battery life on a single charge and come in five colors: silver, gray, blue, pink and green.
Beats Studio Pro
4.5-star rating from 9,006 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
With advanced noise cancellation and an upgraded transparency mode, these Beats Studio Pro headphones are a great option for travel since they fold up for portability. You can also filter out background noise when using them with voice-targeting microphones, according to the brand. They have a 40-hour battery life, plus 10 minutes of charging gives you a few hours of listening time, according to Beats.
Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds
4.4-star rating from 78,532 reviews on Amazon
Some of the best Beats headphones are for those who lead an active lifestyle. Powerbeats Pro earbuds are sweat- and water-resistant with ear hooks for a secure fit. Their quick-charging battery gives you up to nine hours of listening time or 24 hours with the charging case, and the Apple H1 headphone chip connects quickly to your devices, according to the brand.
AirPods accessories
Anker PowerWave Wireless Charging Stand
4.6-star rating from 7,381 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
One of the best wireless charging stands from one of our favorite brands, the Anker PowerWave has a two-in-one design that charges your phone and your AirPods at the same time. Your devices magnetically snap into place and the top charger doubles as a mount that rotates so you can view your phone in portrait or landscape mode. The stand also includes an adapter.
Multaich Magnetic Anti-Lost Straps for AirPods
4.4-star rating from 7,464 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
These silicone straps attach to your AirPods (Pro and Pro 2) and clasp together using a magnet so you can wear them around your neck or wrist — that way you won’t lose them. They also double as a sports lanyard for added security if the earbuds slip out of your ears while you’re running, according to the brand. You can get them in three colors, all of which include four straps.
Hagibis Cleaning Kit for AirPods Pro
4.5-star average rating from 26,626 reviews on Amazon
This earbud-cleaning gadget is designed to remove dust and buildup from your AirPods and case. The dual-head tool has a metal tip, a high-density brush and a flocking sponge, all of which are stored inside the pen-like case for portability.
Lerobo Flower Engraved AirPods Case Cover
4.5-star rating from 507 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Add style and additional protection to your AirPods’ (1st or 2nd Generation) charging case. This cover is made from soft silicone with an engraved flower pattern and comes in your choice of 22 colors, all with a carabiner clip so you can secure your earbuds to your belt, bag or keys.
Link Dream Replacement Ear Tips
4.5-star rating from 12,316 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
These replacement ear tips, sold in a pack of 12 and packaged in a portable storage box, are designed to fit AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2. According to the brand, they’re made from silicone for a comfortable fit that helps to block out external noise without muffling your music.
AirSquares Earbud Cleaning Putty
4.3-star rating from 3,633 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This putty is designed to remove gunk, dust and wax from hard-to-reach nooks inside your earbuds, including the delicate speaker grille, according to the brand. Each pack includes either 12 or 24 squares. Just lay one flat, gently press your earbud into the putty and peel it away.
Awinner Headband Cover
4.6-star rating from 1,534 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Compatible with AirPods Max, this cover is designed to protect the headband with silicone edges and create a more comfortable fit with additional padding, according to the brand. Its sleeve design slips right over the band for easy installation, plus it’s available in six color options to match or contrast your earphones.
Otterbox Soft Touch Case for AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd Gen)
4.6-star average from 693 reviews on Amazon
This soft, secure case is a great find if you’re worried about dropping your AirPods. It’s compatible with wireless charging and comes with a carabiner to clip onto your bag for easy access. It comes in multiple colors, including black and pink.
Silicone Case Cover for AirPods Max Headphones
4.5-star average rating from 2,000 reviews on Amazon
Use this silicone case cover to keep your AirPod Max headphones protected from bumps, scratches, sweat or rain. It comes in three pieces that cover the ear pad, ear cups and headband to maintain comfort without adding any bulk, according to the brand.
2 Pairs AirPods Ear Hooks for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro
4.1-star average rating from 592 reviews on Amazon
These ear hooks can help keep your AirPods secure while you’re exercising or just on the go. They are compatible with regular AirPods and AirPod Pros and clip on easily.
Elago Silicone Airpod Case
4.6-star average rating from 13,318 reviews on Amazon
This silicone case, which is available in 16 colors, fits first and second generation Airpods and allows for both wired and wireless charging. It also comes with a carabiner to easily attach your Airpods to your backpack, belt loop or anywhere else you may want to stash them.
Mirrodi Airpods Pro Charger
4.4-star average rating from 1,199 reviews on Amazon
The bottom of this wireless charger has a silicone coating so it doesn’t slip on whatever hard surface you place it on, according to the brand. There’s also an LED light that will turn green to let you know your device is charging. It’s compatible with 1st and 2nd Gen. Airpod Pros as well as 2nd and 3rd Gen. Airpods.
OtterBox 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station 2.0
4.1-star average from 570 reviews on Amazon
This Magsafe charging station can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and Airpods simultaneously. It comes with a 6.6-foot USB-C cable, has a fingerprint-resistant finish and lets you position your phone in portrait or landscape mode so you can scroll or watch videos as it charges, according to the brand. “I received this charging station from Otterbox a year ago and have been using it nightly ever since,” says NBC Select production coordinator Kelsey Fredricks. “I often pop it in my carry-on or tote bag for weekends away and rely on it to charge my AirPods, iPhone and Apple Watch all at once.”
Best Prime Day sales on Apple headphones
Here are the best Prime Day Apple headphones sales to know about. Keep in mind that not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- 11% off wired Apple EarPods
Best Prime Day AirPods sales:
- Apple: Up to 20% off wireless charging case for AirPods
- Elago: Up to 20% off silicone AirPods case
- Mindresy: Up to 20% off silicone AirPods Max covers
Best AirPods sales at other retailers:
- Target: Up to 40% off AirPods for Target Circle members, two months of Apple Music free with AirPods Pro for Target Circle members, up to 18% off AirPods Max for Target Circle members
- Walmart: Up to 20% off single replacement AirPods (2nd Generation), up to 10% off AirPods Pro protective case
- Apple: Get 6 months free of Apple Music with any AirPods, Beats or HomePod purchase from the Apple store (new subscribers only)
How I found the best Prime Day AirPods deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products NBC Select's staff tested, including Giftable Tech Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are highly rated items with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
Why trust NBC Select?
I'm a freelance reporter for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales on headphones, speakers and more for NBC as well as TechRadar, where I previously worked as the home cinema editor. To round up the best Prime Day sales on AirPods, I found highly rated products at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in three months.
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