The Best AirPods Deals From Amazon's Prime Day Early Access Sale
2nd Generation AirPods are only $89 today!

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AirPods are one of the most ubiquitous tech gadgets of our day. A sign of the times, if you will. They've also become one of the most popular gifts to give and receive every holiday season. But AirPods don't come cheap, and thanks to their popularity and Apple's general lack of discounts, it's rare to find them on sale. That's where Amazon comes in.
Amazon's first-ever Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is taking place now, running yesterday, October 11 through today, October 12, 2022. Much like Prime Day, it is a two-day event, with the best deals occurring during this 48-hour window (and there's less than 24 hours left!). Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime, said in a press release that the event is a chance to start holiday gift shopping ahead of Black Friday sales. Well we are ready to shop, because Amazon has discounted almost all AirPods models to prices consistent with (or better than!) Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday last year.
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To make matters even sweeter, the timing of this sale is perfect. Apple just announced the second generation AirPods Pro, so a few of the pre-existing models, including the first generation AirPods Pro, were already on sale. They were discounted even higher for Prime Day, but have already sold out. Regular AirPods (not Pro) are a record-low $89, and AirPods Max over-ear headphones, Apple EarPods with lightning connector and even spare AirPods charging cases are on sale, too. If you're planning to buy AirPods as a gift during the holidays, now's your chance to save!
Ahead, check out the best AirPods deals that you can shop now on Amazon. And below, we answer the internet's burning questions about the new Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, including: dates and logistical details, the best deals to look out for and how to get a free Amazon Prime membership.

Heath Owens (he/they) is the Deputy Editor for Hearst Magazines' central commerce editorial team, where he leads content strategy and production. He specializes in product testing and sales and deals coverage, with the ultimate goal of helping readers shop smarter. When he’s not at his desk or running around New York City to preview the latest product launches, he’s probably catching up on the Real Housewives of Everywhere™ and tending to his plant children, or, as of late, training for a marathon.
Joe Gibson is the Commerce Manager for the Enthusiast Group - Best Products, Runners World, Popular Mechanics and Bicycling. He likes to go to the beach and try new restaurants as frequently as possible.

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