Cheapest Place to Buy AirPods
AirPods are among the most discount-prone Apple products, and the lowest price moves constantly. We track AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Costco, and Apple. Here is where AirPods are cheapest right now.
Prices updated June 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy AirPods right now is Target, where the AirPods 4 is $99, $30 below Apple’s $129 list price.
Live AirPods prices by model
Lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. Tap a price to go to the deal.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods 4 | $99 | Target | View deal |
| AirPods 4 with ANC | $148.99 | Costco | View deal |
| AirPods Pro 3 | $169 | Walmart | View deal |
| AirPods Max 2 USB-C | $499 | Target | View deal |
How to get the cheapest AirPods
- AirPods are discounted more often and more deeply than almost any Apple product. Amazon, Walmart, and Costco regularly take $30 to $70 off, while Apple holds list price.
- AirPods 4 (without ANC) is the cheapest entry point. AirPods 4 with ANC adds noise cancellation for a modest premium and is the better value if you commute.
- The previous-generation Pro often drops sharply right after a new Pro launches. If you do not need the very latest, that is the deepest legitimate saving.
- Watch for bundle and gift-card deals at Best Buy and Target, which can beat a straight price cut on net cost.
- AirPods Max is the one model that rarely discounts much; the live low below is still your best shot at paying under list.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy AirPods?+
The lowest AirPods prices are almost always at Amazon, Walmart, Costco, or Best Buy rather than the Apple Store, which holds list price. AirPods are one of the most frequently discounted Apple products. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer.
Which AirPods are the cheapest?+
AirPods 4 (without active noise cancellation) is the least expensive current model. AirPods 4 with ANC costs a little more for noise cancellation. The table above shows the live lowest price for each.
Do AirPods go on sale?+
Yes, frequently. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Costco discount AirPods regularly, with the biggest cuts during the late-November sales week and around new-model launches. Because deals change often, the table above tracks the live low.
Is it cheaper to buy AirPods from Amazon or Apple?+
Amazon is usually cheaper. Apple sells AirPods at list price, while Amazon and other authorized retailers routinely discount them by $30 to $70. The exception is Apple's free engraving, which third parties do not offer.
How does TheresMac find the cheapest AirPods price?+
TheresMac aggregates live AirPods prices across more than eight major retailers and shows the lowest in-stock offer. Prices reflect the most recent update from our cross-retailer feed.
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