Black Friday hit a high note with these AirPods deals
· New York PostHear us out.
If you’ve held off on upgrading to AirPods or Beats, there’s no better time to jump in than November 28, aka Black Friday 2025.
As nice as wired headphones are — heck, we rocked them for nearly a quarter century — your ears are missing out on a superior, noise-cancelling auditory experience with Apple’s premier listening instruments for music, podcasts and everything in between.
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So, rather than make you dig through the dozens of options on your likely very busy Black Friday, we took on the role of “star student in a group project” and did all your Amazon Prime homework for you.
A quick scroll will take you to all the best Black Friday AirPods deals we rounded up after scouring Amazon. We’ll give you the specs, prices and everything you need to know…then just a little more.
All you’ve gotta do is find the one that’s just right for you.
(Honestly, we’re most into the ultra-cheap AirPods 4 that scream “Black Friday steal”, but that just might be us.)
Best Black Friday AirPod deals
AirPods 4
These buds offer a lot of perks. In addition to serving up pristine “theatre-like” sound, they also provide Bluetooth capabilities, personalized spatial audio and 30 hours of battery life. Plus, they come with a USB-C charging case and are sweat and water resistant.
AirPods Pro 3
Alright, we know that $219 looks like a much heftier price tag than the $69 AirPods 4 you just scrolled past. That’s by design. AirPods Pro 3 deliver the “world’s best in-ear active noise cancellation,” removing up to twice as much unwanted noise as AirPods Pro 2. As a bonus, this model delivers three-dimensional audio, which means transformed bass so you can hear every instrument and vocals. Throw in heart rate sensing and live translation, and now that dollar amount doesn’t sound so bad.
Apple AirPods Max
No, this isn’t the HBO version of AirPods. The “Max” does away with the physical “Pods” and takes users back to the “over-ear” era of listening. Featuring pro-level active noise cancellation, transparency mode and personalized spatial audio that “suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking.” Our favorite attribute, though, has to be that you can pair your AirPods Max by placing them near your device and tapping connect on the screen. Now that’s 21st-century simplicity.
Beats Studio Pro
Now that we’re on an over-ear roll, let’s take a gander at the standard bearer. These immersive headphones, which come with up to 40 hours of battery life, active noise cancellation and USB-C lossless audio are also Apple and Android compatible. Throw in that you can go “transparency mode” so noise isn’t completely cancelled along with voice-targeting mics, and you’ve got a truly special pair here.
Beats Solo 4
The slightly cheaper Beats option isn’t a bad one. These ultra-lightweight, comfortable over-ear headphones are made with custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers to deliver that iconic Beats sound. Personally, we’re most in love with their “adjustable ear cups for a stable fit” but that might just be us after having been burned by some…less comfortable listening devices.
Your Black Friday FAQs, answered by shopping experts
When is Black Friday 2025?
The biggest sale date of the year falls on Friday, November 28, 2025. Many brands and retailers started their sales early this year, so check out the best early deals, too.
Are Black Friday sales available online?
You can shop Black Friday in-store or from the comfort of your own home! Long gone are the days of waiting in the cold for stores to open and fighting the crowds to score the most popular gifts.
When is Cyber Monday 2025?
Kick off December with the online shopping sale of the year on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Which is better: Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
It depends! Black Friday shoppers may benefit from higher inventory on sell-out-risk items, while Cyber Monday may bring steeper discounts and incentives — depending on where you shop. We recommend making a strategic plan to maximize your savings without missing out on the items you want the most.
When is Travel Tuesday 2025?
Jet-setters rejoice: Travel Tuesday, with its great deals on flights, hotels, cruises, all-inclusives and more, will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Is it worth it?
Absolutely! Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring some of the biggest sales of the year on big ticket tech items such as AirPods, popular gifts like the Dyson Airwrap, clothing and shoes, top kids toys and so much more.
Where can I find the best deals?
Right here! Follow Post Wanted shopping insiders for updates on all the Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday deals worth shopping in 2025.