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The best cheap AirPods and AirPods Pro deals in April 2024

Here are the most competitive discounts for the bestselling wireless buds – thank us later

Alex Lee
Thursday 28 March 2024 15:57
<p>The earbuds from the tech giant have a ‘heightened level of finesse’ </p>

The earbuds from the tech giant have a ‘heightened level of finesse’

Cast your mind back to the middle of 2010, when Bluetooth headphones were slowly but surely entering the tech world, and you’ll likely remember the negative connotations associated with them. They sounded bad, were horribly laggy and cut out at the smallest movement. But things have moved on significantly since then, and you can’t go far without seeing someone with a pair of shiny, white stemmed earbuds sticking out of their ears.

There really is no denying Apple led the way when it released its AirPods in 2016. It blew its competitors out of the water with the AirPods Pro in 2019, and did so yet again with the AirPods Pro 2, which launched in 2022, replacing the first-generation Pros. And while the non-noise-cancelling AirPods third gen, which were released in 2021, haven’t been as popular, they’re still great value.

The features on the latest Pro-level line of earbuds are impressive. The audio quality is better, the noise-cancelling performance has been improved and, just as importantly, the battery life is longer. But there’s no denying AirPods are pricey, and cheap AirPods deals are hard to come by.

While the AirPods are some of the most sought-after pairs of headphones, the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods third- and second-generation earbuds (without active noise-cancellation) are rarely ever on sale, so when we spot a discount on the coveted earbuds, you can bet we’ll be shouting about it from the rooftops.

We’ve reviewed all of the brand’s earbuds and can vouch for their performance. They are a worthy investment, and even more so when on offer. Read on to find out how you can secure a new pair of AirPods at cheaper price.

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The best cheap AirPods deals in April 2024 are:

  • Apple AirPods pro 2nd generation: Was £229, now £199, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple AirPods 3rd gen with lightning charging case: Was £169, now £159, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple AirPods 2nd gen with wired charging case: Was £129, now £99, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple AirPods Max, renewed: Was £499, now £459.99, Amazon.co.uk

Apple AirPods pro 2nd generation: Was £229, now £199, Amazon.co.uk

The AirPods pro earbuds offer a “significant improvement over the already-splendid first-generation model”, praised our tech critic David Phelan in his review. They also featured in our review of the best wireless earbuds, with our tester noting they “fit the ear well and stay put securely, and there are now four sizes of silicone ear tips to ensure decent sound isolation”. If you’ve been waiting for a price drop, now’s the time to snap them up, as they’ve reduced to one of their lowest-ever prices.

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Apple AirPods 3rd gen: Was £169, now £149, Amazon.co.uk

The third-generation AirPods have new features, improved audio, longer battery life and a distinctive new look. Launched in 2021, the 3rd generation model look more like the premium AirPods pro but lack some of the features of the pricier headphones, such as noise-cancelling.

“The new AirPods 3rd generation are a very big step up from the second-generation model. The improved audio is noticeable, especially with spatial audio and the new shape,” our writer said in their review of the buds. “Though these won’t be perfect for everyone, it has a tight and effective fit. Add in the extra features and ease of use which Apple’s earbuds offer and these are very appealing”. You can save £10 with this deal from Amazon.

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Apple AirPods 2nd gen with wired charging case: Was £129, now £99, Amazon.co.uk

Apple launched its first pair of wireless earbuds in 2016, straight after removing the headphone jack from its iPhones. While they were initially ridiculed all over the internet, they’ve won a place in our hearts. The 2nd gen earbuds were released in 2019 and still pack a punch.

Our writer noted that they are “some of the very lightest in-ears you can find”, adding that “the design is unchanged since day one, but improved electronics inside mean that, like on the pro model, you can say, ‘Hey, Siri’ to invoke the virtual assistant without even touching the earbuds”. Unlike the AirPods Pro, there’s no silicone ear tip or noise-cancelling technology. “Even so, audio quality is very good, as is call quality, which works even if you only use one earbud,” noted our writerBuy now

Apple AirPods Max, renewed: Was £499, now £459.99, Amazon.co.uk

Apple’s AirPods Max are some of the best wireless headphones we’ve ever tested. “They are big, chunky, maximalist headphones. But despite being rather large, they’re also soft and comfy,” our writer said in their review. “They sound stellar – both rich and full – but our favourite feature has to be the spatial audio. The sound of your favourite tunes coming from all directions around your head is absolutely mind-blowing.” Apple’s flagship wireless headphones are rarely discounted, but you can currently save £30 on a refurbished pair at Amazon.

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Want to read more about Apple’s newest pair of earbuds? Head to our review of the AirPods 3rd gen

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