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Prime Day saw historically low prices on AirPods, including the latest AirPods 4 and the AirPods Pro 2. And while Prime Day is well and officially behind us, there are still a surprising number of discounts on AirPods, including some holdovers from the Prime Day sale.

Apple‘s AirPods Pro 2 — the best AirPods you can buy — are currently 32% off, dropping the price to $169. The AirPods 4, which are Apple’s latest model, are also discounted in both the ANC and non-ANC versions.

At a Glance: Best Apple AirPods Prime Day Deals

But are AirPods worth it, even on sale? You can check out our roundups of the best noise-canceling earbuds, the best earbuds for phone calls, or the best sounding earbuds. The short answer is that AirPods, and especially the Pro model, are still among the best earbuds you can buy, even in a crowded market.

Best Apple AirPods Deals

Apple’s entry-level earbuds are the AirPods 4. Although they don’t have active noise-cancellation (like the rest of the current lineup), they deliver excellent sound quality and the easy connectivity Apple is known for. Plus, these new ones feature Spatial Audio for an immersive experience. I actually prefer the non-ANC earbuds for running and going to the gym. I feel a little more aware of my surroundings and breath, but still get the same great audio I expect while exercising. Get them during Prime Day for their lowest price ever at just $89.

You can also get the AirPods 4 with ANC, offering a good middle option (price-wise) between the regular AirPods 4 and the AirPods Pro 2. They’re just like the earbuds above, only you get excellent noise-cancellation powers that can be toggled on or off for “Transparency” mode. Pick up these noise-cancelling ‘buds at Amazon for $119.

If you’re looking for noise-cancelling earbuds, it’s hard to beat the AirPods Pro 2s. Even compared to more expensive noise-cancelling headphones, I find the AirPods Pros to block more sound while offering excellent, rich sound for such a small package. Their easy connectivity, style, and noise-cancellation powers make the AirPods Pro 2 some of our favorite earbuds.

AirPods Models: What’s the Difference?

Not familiar with the Apple audio lineup? Here’s a quick rundown of the different Apple AirPods earbuds and Max headphones:

AirPods 4: The most affordable AirPods. Feature excellent audio quality, spatial audio, force sensor controls, and a smaller design. Up to 5 hours playtime and 30 hours battery life with included charging case. No ANC, plastic universal-fit ear-tips.

AirPods 4 (ANC): Just like the AirPods 4 above, with the addition of active noise-cancellation (ANC).

AirPods Pro 2: Better ANC and audio quality than the AirPods 4, plus touch controls. Up to 6 hour playtime and 30 hours battery life.

AirPods Max: Sleek, over-the-ear headphone design and Apple’s best audio quality (including Lossless Audio via USB‑C). 20 hours playtime.