SAVE $50: The Apple AirPods (2nd generation) are on sale for only $79.99 at , , , and as of June 12. That’s 38% off their $129 MSRP and an all-time low price.
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) with Charging Case
(save $49.01)

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) with Charging Case
(save $49.01)

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) with Charging Case
(save $49.01)

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) with Charging Case
(save $49.01)

Apple’s second-generation have returned to their lowest price on record for only the this year.
At the time of writing, major retailers like , , , and had the AirPods 2 marked down from $129 to $79.99. (Note that Best Buy also throws in free trials of Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Arcade.) I’m hoping to be proven wrong, but at nearly $50 off — a 38% savings — it’s difficult to imagine them getting any cheaper even during this summer’s big savings events, including next week’s sale and next month’s festivities.
An , the AirPods 2 are the most basic Apple sells, offering up to five hours of battery life per charge and no noise cancellation. (Opt for the if you need that feature.) They support hands-free Siri and come with a wired charging case that extends their listening time by up to 24 hours.
We’ve gotten newer AirPods since these dropped way back when, but they remain our favorite non-noise canceling pick simply because of how affordable they are. (Now more than ever!) While the newer launched in 2021 have an updated look, improved sound, and an extra hour of battery life sans case, they also cost $169, and “there’s no reason” to spend that much on ANC-free earbuds in this day and age, Bethany Allard, lead shopping reporter at Mashable. Read her if you’re still on the fence.





