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The best AirPods headphone deals to buy this January
Jan 8, 2026 — 8:56 AM ET
- Some of Apple’s best audio products are up to $100 off.
- The discounts are part of Amazon’s January sales.
- The Apple AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max are included in the deals.
Shoppers can save big on their favorite Apple products this January thanks to massive Amazon discounts. At the time of writing, the Apple AirPods Max are $100 off, reducing their list price from $549 to $449. This deal includes the Midnight and Blue color variants, with the Orange, Purple, and Starlight options available for $499. You can even add two years of AppleCare+ for an additional $49, which saves up to $60.
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 3 are also subject to a 20% discount, reducing their retail price from $249 to just $199. This matches similar deals we saw throughout December 2025, marking their biggest price drop since launch.
Those on the lookout for open-ear buds should grab the Apple AirPods 4 or AirPods 4 with ANC. The former are discounted by 22% from $129 to just $99, while the latter are retailing for $148, down from their usual $179 price point. We saw bigger reductions to $69 and $99 in December, respectively, but the current price drop still represents a good deal.
- Apple AirPods 4: $99 (from $129)
- Apple AirPods 4 with ANC: $148 (from $179)
- Apple AirPods Pro 3: $199 (from $249)
- Apple AirPods Max: $449 (from $549)
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are currently at their lowest ever price, while the AirPods Max are $50 dearer than their all-time low of $399 in December 2025.
Which AirPods should you buy?
Apple AirPods have consistently set the industry benchmark for consumer audio. Despite their age, the AirPods Max remain one of the best wireless headphones on the market. This is thanks to their superior noise cancellation, premium build quality, and seamless interoperability with Apple devices. While they don’t have the best battery life compared to rivals, they enjoy spatial audio with head tracking, excellent sound quality, and updated USB-C charging.
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are the pinnacle of true wireless earbuds. Equipped with comprehensive hearing health features, they can be used as hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss. They also enjoy industry-leading Live Translation and have the best ANC of all of the buds we’ve tested here at SoundGuys. The earbuds sport a rugged IP57-rated design, an improved fit, and nearly nine hours of battery life.
Apple’s AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC are ideal for those who enjoy an unoccluded fit. However, while they are aesthetically identical, they have some key differences. For example, the latter has a charging case that supports wireless charging and includes a built-in speaker that plays a noise for the Find My feature. The AirPods 4 with ANC also provide active noise cancellation, transparency mode, Adaptive Audio, and Conversation Awareness. Whichever you choose, this January Apple headphones deal is one of the best we’ve seen.
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