Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are seeing their first major discount in time for Black Friday, now available for $179 instead of the usual $249. Retail giant Amazon has launched this price drop early, offering one of the most aggressive discounts yet on Apple’s flagship earbuds.
This $70 cut-off knocks off significantly more than the sporadic deals observed in recent weeks—those had brought the AirPods Pro 3 down to around $199 during select sales events. The new $179 price tag closely rivals the record lows seen during limited-time sales back in June, making it one of the best deals this season.
Why the timing matters
The timing of this early discount is strategic—Black Friday sales are still a week away, and retailers often tease deals to get ahead of the rush. By offering steep rebates now, Amazon is positioning itself to capture early demand, and consumers are getting the upper hand with one of the deepest discounts offered so far.
The AirPods Pro 3 are sharper than ever thanks to the iOS 27 update. Users now have access to features like Custom EQ, integration with GymKit, improved Find My functionality, and a revamped Settings interface. There are also upgrades to how the earbuds interact with Siri AI—part of Apple’s broader push into more personalized voice assistance.
Other standout early Black Friday deals
- Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm GPS): $329 (regular $399)
- Apple Watch Series 12 (46mm GPS): $379 (regular $449)
- AirTag 2 (1-pack): $23 (matching all-time low)
- AirTag 2 (4-pack): $70 (regular $99)
- 2026 Apple Polishing Cloth: $9 (back in stock)
- 13-inch M5 MacBook Air: $1,099 (roughly $200 off)
- 13-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB/1TB: $1,349 (roughly $250 off)
- 15-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB/1TB: $1,549 (roughly $250 off)
- Apple Pencil (USB-C): $69 (regular $79)
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: Nearly $100 off regular price
These early deals reflect a broad rollout of holiday-pricing strategy from Amazon and other retailers. In many cases, the AirPods Pro 3 discount outdoes recent promotions and is just a few dollars higher than the rare all-time lows seen this summer.
What this means: If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your earbuds, $179 is likely the new benchmark. With Black Friday still ahead, there’s always a chance prices drop further—but this deal undercuts most recent sales by enough margin that it’s hard to expect much lower without risking out-of-stock issues. For Apple fans, it’s a reminder that early birds often get the best deals—and sometimes, the most significant savings arrive before the calendar flips to November.
