Retailers slash prices on AirPods ahead of Apple’s 2025 event
Discounts span AirPods Pro, standard AirPods, a rumored fourth-generation model and the over‑ear AirPods Max as Apple prepares a September product unveiling.
Retailers are offering discounts on multiple AirPods models as Apple prepares to unveil new products at its annual September event, according to a roundup published by the New York Post.
The sale activity covers Apple’s in-ear AirPods Pro (2nd generation), the 3rd‑generation AirPods, a listing for AirPods 4 on Amazon and the over‑ear AirPods Max. The New York Post’s commerce reporter, P.J. McCormick, compiled the deals and noted that prices and availability can change rapidly.
The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) remain highlighted in the sale coverage. Apple’s current in‑ear model offers active noise cancellation, personalized spatial audio and a wireless charging case. Apple and retailers have periodically discounted the model since its release, drawing buyer interest ahead of new product announcements.
The standard third‑generation AirPods are also part of the promotions. That model provides spatial audio with head tracking, a water‑ and sweat‑resistant case and up to six hours of listening time on a single charge, according to product specifications cited in the roundup.
Listings for an AirPods 4 model appear on some retail sites, including Amazon, and those listings advertise enhancements such as improved sound, adaptive noise cancellation and longer battery life. Retail listings do not constitute an Apple product announcement; Apple had not confirmed a fourth‑generation AirPods model as of the Post’s report.
Apple’s over‑ear AirPods Max, introduced in late 2020, were also included in the roundup. The Max offers spatial audio intended to create a three‑dimensional listening experience, active noise cancellation, a transparency mode and adaptive EQ that adjusts output based on ear shape. Apple advertises up to 20 hours of listening time, and rapid charging that provides roughly 1.5 hours of playback after five minutes of charging.
Deal trackers and commerce writers often monitor price movements around Apple events because Apple typically introduces new hardware in September, and retailers historically discount existing models to clear inventory. The New York Post story advised shoppers to verify current prices and availability before purchasing, noting that deals can expire and prices are subject to change.
Apple’s AirPods remain a central component of the company’s audio product line and its broader device ecosystem, offering hands‑free Siri access, seamless pairing with other Apple devices and features designed to leverage the company’s software integrations. The recent round of discounts reflects sustained consumer demand as well as retailers’ efforts to attract buyers ahead of anticipated product announcements.
Shoppers seeking the best available prices should compare listings across official channels and major retailers and review return and warranty terms. The New York Post commerce piece that aggregated the deals was authored by P.J. McCormick, who covers sales and product discounts for the publication.