Black Friday is here and we're seeing a lot of discounts on Select reader favorites, including Apple's AirPods Pro. The newest iteration of these expert-recommended earbuds are at their lowest price ever, according to Price Tracker CamelCamelCamel. The first-generation AirPods Pro was a Black Friday 2021 bestseller. This deal can be found across major retailers such as Target, Amazon, and Best Buy, as well as other Black Friday sales ranging from $249 to $199. This is the perfect time to snag a pair, whether it's shopping for yourself or searching for a gift for your favorite college student or music lover.
The second generation of Apple's AirPods Pro is designed to provide a richer sound experience, thanks to smarter noise cancellation and more immersive sound than its predecessor, according to the brand. It includes four sizes of silicone tips, ranging from XS to L, to allow for a more personalized fit.
You can also adjust audio settings directly on the earbuds by swiping the stem to adjust volume or pressing the pod to pause or play music. The AirPods also surpass their previous model in battery life: They now offer up to six hours of listening time and 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case, according to Apple. If you are worried about misplacing your AirPods, they have a built-in speaker that will emit a loud sound with the use of the Find My App, making them easier to locate.
With active noise cancellation, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Wireless Earbuds can offer up to five hours of continuous playback time and up to 20 hours with noise cancellation deactivated, according to Samsung. These earbuds come with multi-sized silicone tips for a more comfortable fit, similar to the AirPods Pro. You can also tap the earbuds to play and pause your music and answer phone calls.
Bose Sport Earbuds have an integrated microphone system that's designed to focus on your voice while reducing exterior sounds to make your phone calls clear, says Bose. The charging case can provide up to two full charges and it's water-resistant to withstand a sweaty workout when fully charged, the charging case says.
The Skullcandy Dime XT 2 True Wireless Earbuds are the most affordable option on this list, and are the most affordable option on this list. They have an IPX 4 water-resistant rating, meaning they can withstand light rain and sweat. The earbuds have up to 12 hours of battery life, as well as Tile App integration to help you track them down if you misplace them, according to the brand.
Black Friday takes place every year the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer just 24 hour events, according to experts. They have been morphed into weeks of doorbuster deals, and some early sales start in October or November. Over the next few days we will keep updating you about new savings opportunities, as well as tips on what to buy during the event, and what you may want to wait on purchasing.