Apple is known for creating some of the most premium-quality electronics in the world, including audio wearables like the AirPods. Unfortunately, the brand is also renowned for its higher prices, some of which are usually beyond the grasp of those on a budget. But that’s where waiting for a festive sale, such as Cyber Monday, can come in handy. While Cyber Monday deals are not out yet, here’s what one can expect based on deals from previous festive events that followed Thanksgiving.

1. AirPods (2nd Generation)
   Shoppers who are determined to buy a pair of Apple earphones but are on a budget can consider the AirPods (2nd Generation). The regular retail price of these audio wearables is about $130 on Apple’s website. However, during previous sales, the 2nd Generation AirPods received a significant discount of about $50. So, one can hope for its current price to drop by a similar margin at the upcoming Cyber Monday sale. For the price, the AirPods offer exceptional perks, such as 5 hours of listening time on a 15-minute charge, a simple one-tap setup, and the ability to sense and play music when one puts them in the ear and pause the tune when taken out. Additionally, one can look for offers on the AirPods (2nd Generation) with a charging case at other retail outlets during the Cyber Monday sale.
2. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
   In the past, we have seen the third-generation Apple AirPods drop by about 31% during the Cyber Monday sale. That’s a massive drop in comparison to a regular retail price of about $170 for the AirPods with Lighting Charging Case and about $180 for the AirPods with MagSafe Charging Case. However, we will have to wait until Monday after Thanksgiving to see the offers. As for the specifications, the AirPods 3rd Generation comes with Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking, sweat, and water resistance, and up to six hours of listening time on a single charge. The 3rd-generation AirPods also offer up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge.
3. AirPods Pro 2 (Lighting Port)
   The AirPods Pro 2 (2022) comes with a lighting port for charging instead of the latest USB-C to USB-C cable. Although it is an older model, one can pick it up for a fairly lower price during the Cyber Monday sale this year. To put things into perspective, when these AirPods were released last year, they received a 20% discount from retailers ahead of the sale after Thanksgiving last year. The current price of its successor is about $200, one can expect a better deal this time on the old model. Coming to its specifications, the AirPods Pro 2 (Lighting Port) includes the H2 chip, which is still seen in its successor. It also includes exception noise cancellation, touch controls to adjust volume, play and pause music, or answer and end a call. One could also hold the stem to switch between Active Noise Cancellations and Adaptive Transparency.
4. Apple AirPods Max
   The AirPods Max was one of Apple’s unique audio wearables still available in retail stores. The product ticks all the right boxes, such as premium sound quality, battery life, simple controls, and stylish design. To name a few features, the Apple AirPods Max is equipped with Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Its larger-than-usual size also means it packs a bigger battery, allowing users to listen to their favorite tunes for up to 20 hours on a single charge. Coming to its Cyber Monday price, the usual selling price of the AirPods Max is about $550. However, we have witnessed price cuts by about 18% in the past and are hopeful for similar or better deals at the upcoming sale.
5. AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (USB-C) 2023
   The AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (USB-C) replaced the previous Generation, with the primary difference being its USB-C charging port. This model also comes with an IP54 dust-proof rating. Other features of the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) include lossless audio support, which is said to work with the Apple Vision Pro. Other added benefits of the newer model include Adaptive Audio and Transparency Mode, Conversation Awareness, and Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking. Smarter Active Noise Cancellation and three-dimensional sound are made possible with the upgraded H2 chip. The latest model also offers up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge. For those looking for a price, this pair is available for $250 on Apple’s website. But considering that the older version of the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) had gone on sale for a $50 discount, we can expect a similar price cut this time on the lastest version.

Other AirPod deals
Apart from the potential discounts expected to be for grabs this Cyber Monday, one should also track the price of their favorite AirPods through the festive season, including the days leading up to Thanksgiving. If they believe the price is right, one could always buy the AirPods even before the sale that follows the festive weekend. Some retailers may even deliberately launch Cyber Monday deals in advance to make their sales early. One could also look into financing offers or other bundle deals during this sale that might be even better than the usual discount.