The best AirPods Black Friday deals picked by an Apple expert

If you want ANC but don’t like in-ear headphones, then the AirPods 4 with ANC might be the right earbuds for you. They have exactly the same form factor and sound quality as the regular AirPods 4, but thanks to noise cancellation, you can block out the world around you.

In our review, we said the noise cancellation was very good for the price and the audio was rich and clear. You can buy the AirPods 4 with ANC for £161 in the UK from Amazon. In the US you can get it for $164.99 on Amazon, a small but welcome discount

I’ve owned AirPods since the first pair came out in 2017, and while they may not have the best sound on the market, they’re kind of magical in the way they work.

These days, AirPods have plenty of competitors like Sony’s WF-1000XM5, but even then, there’s something about Apple’s earbuds that just makes them stand out from the crowd.

AirPods were a major innovation from Apple and to this day remain the best earbuds for use with Apple products.

How about headphones? Well, AirPods Max are an interesting choice. Apple updated it earlier this year, but it wasn’t actually an update. A USB-C port and… not much else.

Apple has added new colors. So if you’re a big fan of Lavender Haze, the purple version might be right for you.

I’ve never liked the AirPods Max, they’re just too heavy on my head, but the sound is excellent and they have the seamless connectivity you want from Apple headphones.

If you choose the AirPods 4 deal above, make sure to clean them often. My days at the Genius Bar still haunt me to this day, where I clean earwax from dirty earbuds and try not to inhale the smell.

Does that sound disgusting? That’s because it is. So if you’re likely to forget to clean them regularly, the AirPods Pro 2 with silicone tips might be a better purchase decision.

Or you could buy…

Since I used to work at the Apple Genius Bar, I’ve tested the best AirPods and know all the insider tips.

While the AirPods Pro 2 are my favorite model, there’s a small discount on the brand new AirPods 4 this Black Friday, saving you $10 on Amazon in the US and around £10 on Amazon UK.

That might not sound like much, but if you’re looking for simple Apple earbuds that get the job done, the AirPods 4 are your model of choice.

Let’s start with this ridiculously low price for Apple’s best earbuds. You can currently buy the AirPods Pro 2 on Amazon for $153.99 (was $249), an insanely good price for the USB-C model.

If you’re in the UK, you can also grab the AirPods Pro 2 from Amazon for £179 (was £229), and trust me, they’re totally worth the price.

I love the Transparency mode on the AirPods Pro 2, it allows me to be present and listen to music at the same time, perfect for evening walks with the dog.

AirPods are always among the most popular Black Friday purchases, and it’s easy to see why: they tend to fetch record-low prices, and it’s not like Apple has been known for big discounts in the past, although that has been the case in recent times has really changed in a few years.

Welcome to our AirPods Black Friday roundup! I’ll be updating this page throughout the day with offers and tips and advice on how to get the most out of AirPods.