Apple’s AirPods are one of the top products for entertainment and communication among other earbuds in the market today. But their high price point may deter some people from purchasing them. However, there are several subtle ways that one could pick up a pair of AirPods from Apple for a lower price or with additional perks. While the deals below are lesser-known and may look secretive, they are available to each user who makes a purchase.

AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (USB-C)
The second-generation AirPods are the top true wireless earphones for Apple users for a suite of reasons. The latest product has swapped out Apple’s proprietary Lighting port for a standard USB-C port, which makes charging a lot more accessible. Apple’s H2 chip in the earbuds contains twice as many transistors as its predecessor, which allows better power efficiency. For example, a single charge could deliver up to six hours of battery life. The earbuds also offer a more stable listening experience and more effective ANC modes. Other features include its ability to pair with Apple Vision Pro to deliver Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency. Coming to the price of the newly launched product, one could purchase it on Apple’s website for about $250 or pay as low as $42 per month for 6 months with their financing offer. But what users miss is the 6-month free subscription to Apple Music available with the 2nd Generation AirPods Pro. To redeem the offer, one must ensure their iPhone or iPad is running the latest iOS or iPad OS version and pair the eligible audio device to it. Next, they must open the “Apple Music” app on their iPhone or iPad, sign in with their Apple ID, and look for the offer. If the deal does not appear immediately, the user could go to the “Listen Now” tab and tap “Get 6 months free.” One could follow these steps by entering the “Apple Music” tab on Apple’s website. Customers could also get a free engraving on the case with each purchase of the earbuds.

AirPods 3rd Generation
Several users might miss out on this not-so-secret offer on the 3rd Generation AirPods. The earbuds are available in two variants. The Lighting Charging case is available for about $170, and the MagSafe Charging case costs $10 more. Both charging cases come with a free engraving. But for a better deal, one could check out third-party retail websites. One may find a refurbished deal on the 3rd Generation AirPods with Lightning Charging case for as low as $105 and save $65. Moreover, users could get either type of charging case with Free Apple Music for up to 4 months and Free Apple TV+ for 3 months when they shop from select retail stores. A few notable features of the AirPods 3rd Generation include Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Sweat and water resistance, and up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge.

AirPods 2nd Generation
Those who want to pick up earbuds from Apple on a budget should take a look at the 2nd Generation AirPods. These come with a lighting charging case and support up to 5 hours of listening time and about 3 hours of talk time on a single charge. The AirPods could also give about 3 hours of listening time on a 15-minute charge, which is impressive. The older generation also features Apple’s simple one-tap setup and can sense when they are in the ears and pause when taken out, which is possible with the inbuilt Apple H1 headphone chip. As for the price, the 2nd Generation AirPods are available for just $130 or on financing for about $22 per month for 6 months. Despite being older in the line-up, this model comes with free engraving options. But customers who want to save more could look for less-known offers across multiple retail websites. Some sites offer the Apple AirPods 2nd Generation for just $100. If a user wants the 2nd Generation AirPods with a Wireless Charging Case, they could check websites like Andorama and get it at a steal deal price of about $110.

AirPods Max
The AirPods Max are Apple’s signature over-ear headphones that offer excellent build quality and sound. Apple’s official website has the product listed for about $550. One could split their payments over six months at about $92 a month. When they shop from Apple’s website, eligible customers can get six months of Apple Music free with the AirPods Max. But there are select retail stores that offer this for 13% off at just $480, no matter which color the user picks. A couple of features that make the device worth the price are its Active Noise Cancellations and Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Its’ larger persona enables users to listen to music for up to 20 hours on a single charge.