Amazon’s fall sale, Prime Big Deal Days, runs October 6th and 7th, and it’s one of the last chances of the year to catch AirPods at a discount before Black Friday, when stock can run thin. The deal covers three AirPods models, two of them at reduced prices and two of them brand-new.
The headline discount comes on the AirPods Pro 3, which is down $15 to $234. The AirPods Max 2 is down $40 to $509.99. Both deals sit at modest drops, but prices will dip further as October Prime Day approaches. The newly launched AirPods 5 models are also on sale at full price.
The Two Discounted Models
The AirPods Pro 3 is Apple’s flagship pair. It offers top-tier active noise cancellation, integrated heart-rate monitoring, and clinical-grade hearing aid support. The $15 drop takes it from $249 to $234.
The AirPods Max 2 is the bigger drop at $40 off. It comes with the H2 chip, which delivers 50% better noise cancellation than the original model. The Max 2 also adds adaptive audio and conversation awareness modes, live translation, and Siri AI — features described as long-overdue.
Both deals are live now, and both will move further toward October Prime Day.
The New Releases
The AirPods 5 are the base model in the lineup. They feature 50% better open-ear active noise cancellation compared to the last-gen model, and they cost $129. Improved dust, sweat, and water resistance is noted.
The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case are available for $149. That’s $20 more, and it buys one hour more of battery life — five hours with active noise cancellation on a single charge. The case also adds AirPods Pro 3-like swipe gestures.
Both AirPods 5 models are on sale at their full list prices, not discounted below them.
How to Get the Deals
Signing up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial gains access to exclusive pricing and the fastest shipping.
The sale runs across two days, October 6th and 7th. Prices will move again as October Prime Day gets closer.
What to Consider First
Here is the full breakdown of what is on sale:
- AirPods Pro 3: $234 ($15 off, down from $249)
- AirPods Max 2: $509.99 ($40 off, down from $549)
- AirPods 5: $129 (full price)
- AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case: $149 (full price)
The AirPods Pro 3 and Max 2 are the clear pick for anyone chasing a discount now. The AirPods 5 are the entry-level option, and the wireless charging version adds both battery life and gesture controls for $20 more.
The sale is live now, and pricing and availability are subject to change. The best advice is to check before October 6th, since prices will move again as the clock counts down to October Prime Day.
Here is how the deals rank by size of discount, from biggest to smallest:
- AirPods Max 2 — $40 off
- AirPods Pro 3 — $15 off
- AirPods 5 — no discount
- AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case — no discount
October Prime Day brings real discounts on new AirPods models, plus the chance to try Prime for free and get faster shipping.
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