AirPods Black Friday 2026: Headphone & Audio Deals to Watch

Updated November 2026

AirPods are already on sale ahead of Black Friday 2026. As of November 3 and 4, 2026, Amazon had AirPods Pro 3 at $199, down from $249, and AirPods Max 2 at about $100 off, according to MacRumors and 9to5Toys. These are early deals, not record lows: in past years, the best AirPods, Sony and Bose prices showed up in the week of Black Friday, which is November 27, 2026.

This guide covers the 2026 AirPods prices reported so far, last year's Black Friday prices for AirPods, Sony and Bose (labelled 2025), and how Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target usually handle headphone deals. Prices change daily, so always check the current price before you buy.

AirPods Black Friday 2026: Quick Facts

Model	Early Nov 2026 price reported	Black Friday 2025 low	List price
AirPods Pro 3	$199 at Amazon (Nov 3-4, 2026)	About $219.99	$249
AirPods Max	AirPods Max 2 about $100 off at Amazon (Nov 3-4, 2026)	About $399-$400 (USB-C model)	$549
AirPods 4	No 2026 deal confirmed yet	$69 at Amazon	$129
AirPods 4 with ANC	No 2026 deal confirmed yet	About $99.99-$109.99	$179

2026 prices are from MacRumors (November 3, 2026) and 9to5Toys (November 4, 2026). 2025 prices are from MacRumors, Macworld and AppleInsider Black Friday 2025 coverage. List prices are Apple's regular US prices as reported in that coverage.

AirPods Black Friday Deals: Model by Model

AirPods Pro 3

2026 so far: Amazon cut AirPods Pro 3 to $199 from $249, 20% off. On November 4, 2026, 9to5Toys reported that Best Buy's first week of early Black Friday deals was live but was not offering any discount on AirPods Pro 3, so Amazon had the lower price. MacRumors called the current AirPods discounts "solid second-best prices," meaning they have been lower before. 2025 pattern: AirPods Pro 3 launched in fall 2025, and its Black Friday 2025 low was about $219.99. The $199 price in early November 2026 is already lower than that.

AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC

2026 so far: no confirmed Black Friday price yet. 2025 pattern: AirPods 4 dropped to $69 at Amazon from $129, which MacRumors called a new all-time low for Black Friday 2025. That deal sold out or ended, and Walmart still had them at $79 afterwards, according to Macworld. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation sold for about $99.99 to $109.99, depending on the retailer and day.

AirPods Max

2026 so far: Amazon had AirPods Max 2 at about $100 off its list price in early November 2026. Reports differ by a dollar on the exact price, so check the listing. 2025 pattern: the USB-C AirPods Max dropped to about $399 at Amazon and $400 at Walmart, down from $549.

Beats

Beats is owned by Apple, and Beats earbuds and headphones are usually discounted alongside AirPods on Black Friday, often by more in percentage terms. No 2026 Beats Black Friday prices had been reported when we checked. If you use an Android phone, Beats models with Android support can be better value than AirPods.

Sony, Bose and Other Headphone Brands

Sony WH-1000XM6

2026 status: no Black Friday price reported yet. 2025 pattern: the WH-1000XM6 sold for about $398 at Amazon during Black Friday 2025, compared with a $459.99 list price. SoundGuys called that its lowest price at the time, and some Cyber Monday 2025 roundups listed it at $399.99. Older Sony models, such as the WH-1000XM5, are often discounted more heavily once a newer model is out.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

2026 status: no Black Friday price reported yet. 2025 pattern: the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) were reported at $399, about $50 off, at Amazon. Some 2025 Cyber Monday lists showed the first-generation model for less. Bose has two generations of the QC Ultra on sale, so check which one a deal is for before you compare prices.

Other Audio Worth Watching

• Samsung Galaxy Buds and Google Pixel Buds: usually discounted at Amazon, Best Buy and the brands' own stores, and the best fit for Samsung and Pixel phones.
• Speakers and soundbars: Bose, Sonos, JBL and Sony speakers are regular Black Friday doorbusters at big retailers.
• Refurbished audio: refurbished AirPods and headphones on marketplaces like eBay can be cheaper still. Check the seller rating, battery condition and return policy.

Which AirPods or Headphones Should You Buy?

A big discount is only a good deal if the product fits how you listen. Here is a simple way to choose before the sales start.

• AirPods 4: the lowest-cost AirPods, with an open fit that does not seal the ear. Good for calls, podcasts and people who dislike ear tips. Choose the ANC version if you commute or travel.
• AirPods Pro 3: in-ear tips with stronger noise cancellation, a transparency mode and a better seal for workouts. The best all-round choice for most iPhone users.
• AirPods Max: over-ear headphones for long listening sessions at home or on flights. They cost far more, so they are mainly worth it at a deep discount.
• Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra: over-ear noise-cancelling headphones that work equally well with iPhone and Android, and were usually cheaper than AirPods Max on Black Friday 2025.
• Android users: AirPods lose some features on Android. Samsung, Google, Sony or Bose earbuds are usually a better fit.

If you are buying a gift, keep the gift receipt and note the return deadline, since many retailers give Apple products a shorter holiday window than other electronics.

Where to Buy: Retailer Patterns for Headphone Deals

Amazon

Amazon usually has the lowest AirPods price during Black Friday, and it already led on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 in early November 2026. Amazon has not announced its 2026 Black Friday dates yet. In 2025, Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday deals ran from November 20 to December 1, 2025. Amazon's 2026 holiday return window lets most items bought from November 1 to December 31, 2026 be returned until January 31, 2027, but Apple products have an earlier deadline of January 15, 2027. See our Amazon coupons page.

Best Buy

Best Buy announced its 2026 schedule on October 27: early Black Friday deals and doorbusters from November 6, Black Friday deals from November 19 to 28, and its Cyber Monday event on November 29 and 30. Best Buy was not discounting AirPods Pro 3 as of November 4, but more Apple deals may appear once its main Black Friday sale starts on November 19. Best Buy also matches its own price drops during the return period. Check our Best Buy promo codes for current offers.

Walmart

Walmart's 2026 events are Early Black Friday Deals on November 12 to 15, Black Friday Deals on November 23 to 29, and Cyber Monday on November 30 to December 2. Walmart+ members get early access to select deals. In 2025, Walmart had some of the best AirPods Max and AirPods 4 prices. See our Walmart coupons page.

Target

Target's Early Black Friday sale runs November 5 to 7, 2026, with Deal of the Day offers through December 24. Target's 2026 holiday price match lets you claim the difference if Target's own price drops on or before December 24, 2026. For Apple and Beats bought between November 1 and December 24, the return deadline is January 8, 2027. See our Target coupon codes.

Apple

Apple does not usually cut AirPods prices for Black Friday. Instead, in past years it has run a Black Friday shopping event that gives an Apple gift card with eligible purchases. Apple had not announced a 2026 event as of November 4. Third-party retailers are almost always cheaper for AirPods.

How to Get the Best Headphone Deal This Black Friday

1. Know the recent low. Use the table above. AirPods Pro 3 at $199 is already below last year's Black Friday low, so waiting may save only a little more.
2. Buy where you can get a price adjustment. Target matches its own price drops through December 24, and Best Buy matches its own drops during the return period. If you buy early there and the price falls, ask for the difference.
3. Check the exact model. AirPods 4 comes with and without noise cancellation, and Bose sells two QC Ultra generations. Compare the same model.
4. Watch out for sellers. On Amazon and Walmart, buy AirPods sold by the retailer itself or by Apple, not unknown third-party sellers.
5. Note return deadlines. Apple products often have shorter holiday return windows: January 8, 2027 at Target and January 15, 2027 at Amazon.
6. Look for extra savings. Store cards, rewards and coupons can sometimes stack. Check our Black Friday deals page, and remember that many coupons exclude Apple products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will AirPods be on sale for Black Friday 2026?

Yes, they already are. In early November 2026, Amazon had AirPods Pro 3 at $199 and AirPods Max 2 at about $100 off. Prices may fall further closer to November 27.

What was the lowest AirPods price on Black Friday 2025?

AirPods 4 hit $69 at Amazon, AirPods Pro 3 about $219.99, and AirPods Max about $399.

Is Amazon or Best Buy cheaper for AirPods?

As of November 4, 2026, Amazon was cheaper on AirPods Pro 3 because Best Buy was not discounting them. That can change once Best Buy's main Black Friday sale starts on November 19, so compare both.

Does Apple discount AirPods on Black Friday?

Apple usually does not cut AirPods prices directly. In past years it has offered gift cards with eligible purchases instead.

Are Sony and Bose headphones cheaper on Black Friday?

Usually. In 2025, the Sony WH-1000XM6 dropped to about $398 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) to about $399 at Amazon.

Conclusion

AirPods Black Friday 2026 deals have started early, with AirPods Pro 3 already at $199 at Amazon. Sony and Bose prices are likely to drop during Black Friday week, as they did in 2025. Compare prices across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target, buy where you can claim a price adjustment, and check our Cyber Monday deals page for the final round of offers.