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Early Prime Day deals on Karen Foster ArchivesApple AirPods have arrived. Check out our top picks as of Oct. 4:

Best early Prime Day Apple AirPods deals:

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Best AirPods (2nd gen) deal Apple AirPods (2nd gen) $99 at Amazon (save $30)

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Best Airpods (3rd gen) deal Apple AirPods (3rd gen) $149.99 at Amazon (save $19.01)

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Best AirPods Pro (2nd gen) deal Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) $199 at Amazon (save $50)

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Best AirPods Max deal Apple AirPods Max (refurbished, pink) $349.99 at Best Buy (save $199.01)

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Amazon Prime Day will be here next week, offering up some of the best deals we'll see until Black Friday sales land next month. It's likely to be a great time to buy yourself something nice or get an early start on shopping for the upcoming holiday season, and a stocking stuffer that is sure to please is on sale ahead of Prime Day. Grab deals on Apple AirPods today instead of waiting for the official sale to start on Oct 10.

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Whether you're interested in spending under $100 or want a deal on the notoriously pricey AirPods Max, here's how to shop the best Apple AirPods deals as of Oct. 4. We'll keep track of the best Apple deals (including AirPods) at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, so check back often if you're looking to save.

Best Airpods (2nd gen) deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods (2nd gen)

Why we like it

With up to 24 hours of battery life, the Apple AirPods (2nd gen) are still a solid pick if you're shopping for earbuds from the Apple realm. The Airpods (2nd gen) connect immediately once they're in your ears and they automatically pause when you remove them. They also come with voice-activated Siri access and set-up takes just seconds, involving one single tap. July's Prime Day sales dropped the price of the AirPods (2nd gen) to $89.99, so it's possible Amazon will match this price next week — but in the meantime, you can grab these for $99.

Apple AirPods (2nd gen)

• Apple AirPods (2nd gen) with lightning charging case — $99 $129at Walmart (save $30)

• Apple AirPods (2nd gen) with lightning charging case — $99.99 $129at Target (save $29.01)

Best AirPods (3rd gen) deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods (3rd gen)

Why we like it

If you're looking for the latest model of AirPods, you can grab the 3rd gen model on sale at Amazon. With the included charging case, you're looking at up to 30 hours of listening time before this pair needs more juice. The AirPods themselves and the charging case are sweat- and water-resistant so you can wear them to the gym or in a downpour without risking damage. You can also set up Siri to be your personal assistant by having her read your notifications through the AirPods. Keep in mind the third-generation AirPods lack noise cancellation.

Apple AirPods (3rd gen)

• Apple AirPods (3rd gen) — $149.99 $169at Walmart (save $19.01)

Best AirPods Pro (2nd gen) deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)

Why we like it

The AirPods Pro (2nd gen) with active noise cancellation are on sale for $199 at Amazon and Walmart — and $50 off is the lowest price we've ever seen on Amazon. Offering two times more active noise cancellation than the first gen of the AirPods Pro, the second gen are a great way to get through your daily commute or drown out neighbors you'd rather not hear. The Pro (2nd gen) also come with a set of four silicone tips (sizes extra small to large) so you can make sure these earbuds have a secure and comfortable fit. With the included charging case, you'll get up to 30 hours of listening time. The charging case also comes with a lanyard loop so lost AirPods might become a thing of the past.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)

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• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $199$249at Walmart (save $50)

Best AirPods Max deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods Max (refurbished, pink)

Why we like it

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Max.

Not a fan of earbuds? The Apple AirPods Max are over-the-ear headphones that have both active noise cancellation and transparency modes. Expect about 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with the Max. Best Buy is offering AirPods Max for 36% off, refurbished with Geek Squad certification. To score the price of $349.99, you'll need to be cool with sporting the AirPods Max in pink. Other colors like space grey and sky blue are $369.99, refurbished. The AirPods Max also come with a smart case and a lightning to UBS-C cable.

Apple AirPods Max

• Apple AirPods Max — $479.99$549at Amazon (save $69.01)

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