Best AirPods deals in September 2024: Save up to $60 on new AirPods 4, AirPods Max with USB-C

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October's best AirPods deals offer solid deals on Apple's popular audio wearables. You can now preorder the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with noise-cancellation for $129 and $179 respectively.  

Alternatively, save up to $60 when you preorder the AirPods 4 at Best Buy and trade in your old headphones. You'll get the maximum value for the Galaxy Buds 2 which drops the price of the AirPods 4 to just $69 and AirPoids 4 with ANC to just $119. This is one of the best AirPods deals you can get by way of trade-in. 

Best Buy also accepts preorders for the new AirPods Max headphones, priced at $549. The new AirPods Max feature ANC connectivity and are available in blue, midnight, orange, purple, and starlight. Again, take up to $60 off when you trade in your old headphones.

Naturally, we're seeing price drops on previous-gen AirPods Max, AirPods 3, and older model AirPods 2. Browse today's best discounts below.

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Apple AirPods 4 (Preorder): $129 $69 @ Best Buy w/ Galaxy Buds 2 Pro $60 trade-in
AirPods 4 preorders ship to arrive by Sept. 20

Apple AirPods 4 (Preorder): $129 $69 @ Best Buy w/ Galaxy Buds 2 Pro $60 trade-in
Preorder the AirPods 4 for $129 at Best Buy and save $60 when you trade in the Galaxy Buds Pro 2. Or save $50 when you trade in the Galaxy Buds 2. Successor to the AirPods 3, the AirPods 4 features a new design and enhanced audio via Apple's H2 chip. AirPods 4 preorders ship to arrive by Sept. 20

Features: Apple H2 chip, Voice cancellation, Personalized Spatial Audio, hands-free Siri, 1P54 dust, sweat, water-resistant

Price check: Apple $129| Amazon $129

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC (Preorder): $179 $119 @ Best Buy w/ Galaxy Buds 2 Pro $60 trade-in
AirPods 4 with Active Noise-CancellationAirPods 4 preorders ship to arrive by Sept.20.

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC (Preorder): $179 $119 @ Best Buy w/ Galaxy Buds 2 Pro $60 trade-in
Preorder the AirPods 4 with Active Noise-Cancellation for $179 from Best Buy and save $60 when you trade in the Galaxy Buds Pro 2. Take $50 when you trade in the Galaxy Buds 2. For a better fit and enhanced sound, the AirPods 4 features an all-new design and Apple H2 chip. AirPods 4 preorders ship to arrive by Sept.20.

Features: Active noise-cancellation (ANC), Apple H2 chip, Voice cancellation, Personalized Spatial Audio, hands-free Siri, 1P54 dust, sweat, water-resistant

Price check: Apple $179 | Amazon $179

NEW Apple AirPods Max (Preorder): $549 @ Amazon

NEW Apple AirPods Max (Preorder): $549 @ Amazon
You can now preorder the AirPods Max with USB-C for $549 at Amazon. Apple is also accepting preorder and offers free engraving. These stylish ear cans feature Apple's powerful H1 chip, nine microphones, and 40mm drivers. With spatial sound, the AirPods Max provides an audio experience like no other. 

AirPods Max preorders ship to arrive by Sept.20 

Price check: Apple $549 w/ free engraving Best Buy $489 w/ $60 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro trade in

Apple AirPods 2: $129 $89 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods 2: $129 $89 @ Amazon
Save $40 on the AirPods 2nd generation with lightning Charging Case. These wireless earbuds are powered by Apple's H1 chip for fast wireless connectivity with Apple devices. Get up to 24 hours of total listening time with the included charging case. This is one of the best AirPods deals in town. 

Apple AirPods Pro 2 w/ USB-C: $249 $189 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods Pro 2 w/ USB-C: $249 $189 @ Amazon
Save $60 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C MagSafe Charging Case. They feature adaptive audio, active noise-cancellation, 3D sound, conversation awareness, and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. For worry-free everyday use, the AirPods Pro 2 are dust, sweat, and water resistant.

Price check: Best Buy $189

Apple AirPods 3: $169 $129 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods 3: $169 $129 @ Amazon
Save $40 on Apple's 3rd generation AirPods with Lightning Charging Case. They're sweat and water-resistant with spatial audio providing 3D sound. On a full charge, you get up to 6 hours of playtime and up to 30 hours with the MagSafe charging case.

Price check: Best Buy $139

Apple AirPods Max: $549 $399 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods Max: $549 $399 @ Amazon
Save $150 on the AirPods Max, Apple's chic over-ear wireless headphones. These stylish ear cans feature Apple's powerful H1 chip, nine microphones, and 40mm drivers. With spatial sound, the AirPods Max provides an audio experience like no other. 

Price check: Best Buy $503 w/ Plus

Apple EarPods USB-C: $19 @ Amazon

Apple EarPods USB-C: $19 @ Amazon
If you prefer wired earbuds, pick up the Apple EarPods with USB-C. Cheaply priced and sufficient for listening to Apple Music playlists on commutes, these wired buds pump out clean, pleasant sound that emphasizes treble and vocals. Inline controls let you easily adjust volume, control playback, and answer or end calls.

Price check: Best Buy $19

Apple MagSafe Charger: $39 $29 @ Amazon

Apple MagSafe Charger: $39 $29 @ Amazon
Apple's MagSafe Charger is an iPhone accessory that makes wireless charging a snap. The MagSafe Charger maintains compatibility with Qi charging, so it can be used to wirelessly charge AirPods models with a wireless charging case, as you would with any Qi-certified charger.

Apple MagSafe Duo Charger: $129 @ Amazon

Apple MagSafe Duo Charger: $129 @ Amazon
Power up your AirPods and ohter Apple devices with the MagSafe Duo Charger. It works with iPhone, Apple Watch, Wireless Charging Case for AirPods, and other Qi-certified devices. Travel-friendly, it neatly folds together and can easily be tucked away in any bag. 

Apple Cables and Chargers: from $14 @ Amazon

Apple Cables and Chargers: from $14 @ Amazon
Amazon often has select Apple cables and chargers on sale. Save on Lightning and Thunderbolt cables, power adapters, and charging pads.

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.