In brief: Black Friday is still weeks away, but early AirPods discounts are already arriving. Both the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 are on sale, with savings of up to $100 off their regular prices. The AirPods Pro 3 are currently 20 percent off at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. The AirPods Max 2, regularly priced at $549, are $100 off, making them easier to justify for those invested in Apple's ecosystem.
Key questions
What AirPods are on sale early for Black Friday 2026?
Both the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 are discounted, with up to $100 off their regular prices.
What are the new features of the AirPods Pro 3?
The AirPods Pro 3 include stronger noise-canceling, a new acoustic architecture for deeper bass, redesigned ear tips, a built-in heart rate sensor, live translation, a camera remote, and IP57 dust and water resistance — the first AirPods to carry that rating.
Is the AirPods Max 2 worth buying at the discounted price?
At $100 off their $549 price, the AirPods Max 2 are described as easier to justify, particularly for users who want seamless integration within Apple’s ecosystem.
Source: WIRED — Best Early Black Friday AirPods Deals (2026). Also reported by CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news, WIRED.
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