All of the biggest discounts on the company’s wireless earbuds and headphones.
Apple’s big 2019 launch event is now firmly in the rear-view mirror. And if you were delaying an AirPods purchase in anticipation of a new model with active noise cancellation or those rumored over-ear noise-canceling headphones, you’ll probably have to continue to wait until 2020.
That noted, the current-generation AirPods have been selling at a discount for months — and today the price has hit a new low. Rakuten is selling the standard model, without the wireless charging case, for $130 when you use the discount code SAVE15. (Note that you need to be logged in to a Rakuten account — which is free — to get the discount.)
If you’re looking for the model with the wireless charging case, Amazon, B&H and others are offering those for $169. And, depending on your proximity to a Micro Center, you may be interested in the $150 price being offered there — but in-store only, not online.
Though it’s hard to find brand-new first-gen AirPods at this point, there are other wireless headphones in Apple’s portfolio available for under list price, too. The PowerBeats3 Wireless headphones cost $200 when you buy from Apple, but Walmart has them for $91. The $200 Beats Solo3 headphones are currently available at Amazon for $150. (Speaking of Amazon, it just announced its own take on the AirPods — the $130 Echo Buds, which feature Bose noise reduction.)
One thing to consider: Apple offers free custom engraving on all AirPods cases when you buy from it directly. You’ll get no such offer from third-party retailers such as Amazon.
APPLE AIRPODS AND BEATS WIRELESS HEADPHONES DISCOUNTS, COMPARED
| Model | List price | Best price (current) | Best price (all-time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods (2nd gen) | $159 | $130 | $130 |
| AirPods (2nd gen) with wireless charging case | $199 | $169 | $155 |
| Wireless charging case | $79 | $69 | $69 |
| Beats Solo3 | $200 | $150 | $121 |
| PowerBeats3 Wireless | $200 | $91 | $90 |
| BeatsX | $100 | $79 | $79 |
Note that CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products featured on this page.
Apple AirPods (2nd gen) discounts
Apple AirPods with standard charging case: $130 (save $29) with code SAVE15.SEE IT AT RAKUTEN
Apple AirPods with wireless charging case: $169 (save $30).SEE IT AT AMAZON
Apple wireless charging case (case only, no AirPods): $69 (save $10). SEE IT AT AMAZON
Beats wireless headphones and earbuds discounts
Beats Solo3: $150 (save $50).SEE IT AT AMAZON
PowerBeats3: $91 (save $109).SEE IT AT WALMART
BeatsX: $79 (save $21).SEE IT AT WALMART
Originally published last month. Regularly updated to reflect new sale prices.
