Early Black Friday deal: Apple AirPods are now $40 off at Amazon

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No strings attached: Get yourself the GOAT of wireless earbuds, with this amazing sale. (Photo: Amazon)
No strings attached: Get yourself the GOAT of wireless earbuds, with this amazing sale. (Photo: Amazon)

Necessity is the mother of invention — and also, often, the impetus to upgrade. These last couple of years have made phone calls and video communication a critical part of staying close, both personally and professionally. And they've also underlined the importance of high-quality devices and accessories. With that in mind, we've got exciting news!

Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon is taking $40 off the cost of the iconic Apple AirPods (second generation), standard charging case included. That brings the price of these wireless earbuds down from $159 to just $119. There's never been a better time to make the upgrade.

Amazon will give you free shipping too. Of course, if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get so much more — from speedy two-day delivery on many items to discounts at Whole Foods to access to new movies. Not yet a member? Go ahead and take the plunge with this free 30-day trial.

You're going to love your new Apple AirPods from the moment they arrive. They sync seamlessly with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer and continue to function brilliantly from there: Apple’s ‘magical’ H1 chip allows AirPods to ‘talk’ to iOS and MacOS devices for automatic pairing every time you pop open the charging case. And here's an example of how smart they are: The buds know when they’re in your ears...and will pause a song or podcast if you take one out. Amazing, huh?

More than 387,000 Amazon reviewers give these AirPods five stars. (Think about that number for a second.) Says one, “This is my first pair of AirPods. I love them. They are life-changing!”

These buds and that phone are communicating all the time. (Photo: Amazon)
These buds and that phone are communicating all the time. (Photo: Amazon)

As you may have heard, AirPods offer unparalleled clarity and truly rich sound. You’ll get five hours of battery life on a single charge (the previous model delivered only three). And if you're in a hurry, you can juice them for just 15 minutes and get three hours of charge.

Apple’s Siri voice assistant comes built-in, too: “Great for walking due to Siri-based controls,” writes another delighted fan. “Siri also lets me look up unfamiliar words while listening to audiobooks, which I love. Only earbuds I’ve ever found that stay in my ears, yet so light and comfortable that I forget I have them in...very, very good and reliable product, pairs perfectly every time with no dropped signal, really excellently designed all the way around.”

The Apple AirPods are the crème de la crème, and they’re now more affordable than ever. This sale makes it nearly impossible not to make your move. And don't forget: The holidays are just around the corner, so if there's anyone on your list who deserves the absolute best, now is the time to scoop up a pair of AirPods for them too. That's some truly sound shopping advice.

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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