Amazon’s Prime “Day” shopping event has always been one of the best times of the year to grab Apple AirPods at a discount. But this year’s deals are setting a new benchmark.
Every model in Apple’s latest AirPods lineup is now at an all-time low, making this an unprecedented opportunity to finally pick up your first pair or upgrade from an older pair that either lacks the latest audio features and sound quality improvements, a decent battery life, or both.
Should You Upgrade Now?

All three AirPods models currently discounted—AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, and AirPods Max with USB-C—were introduced in 2024.
While the extent of the updates varied across models, they all share one major upgrade: USB-C charging. That change alone brings real convenience, especially for users of newer iPhones and iPads, as it means you can finally leave the Lightning cable behind.
While the extent of the updates varied across models, they all share one major upgrade: USB-C charging.
Alongside USB-C, these newer models offer other meaningful improvements: better sound quality, more refined form factors, longer battery life, and more efficient wireless charging.
Whether you’re upgrading from an older AirPods model or joining the AirPods ecosystem for the first time, these changes should improve your user experience, particularly if you’ve been using an older pair set with a waning battery life.
There is a chance Apple could announce new AirPods in September, as it has done in some past years. But there’s no guarantee—Apple hasn’t updated its AirPods line annually in a consistent way. And even if new models are unveiled this fall, the current ones will remain fully compatible with the latest iPhones and other Apple devices for years to come.