Apple AirPods Boxing Day sale 2022: Best deals for Australia

Now’s your chance to save on AirPods with these dazzling Boxing Day deals.

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December 27, 2022 - 10:24AM

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From the classic Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) buds to the luxurious over-ear AirPods Max, Apple’s AirPods range is loved for its quality audio, versatile nature and stylish aesthetic.

Like most Apple products though, AirPods models come with a premium price tag attached and are rarely spotted on sale.

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Luckily, the Boxing Day sales are here, which means retailers are offering rare price cuts on the headphones range.

To help you get your hands on your favourite pair, we’re rounding up all the best deals below. We’ve also dug up a list of stores offering the best Apple discounts over the sales period so you know the very best places to shop.

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AirPods Pro. Image: Omid Armin/Unsplash.

WHERE TO FIND THE BEST AIRPODS DEALS THIS BOXING DAY

The Australian Apple Store typically does not offer discounts, even during major sales events, making third-party retailers the ones to watch this Boxing Day.

Given that it now has an official Apple Store on its site, Amazon Australia is a top retailer to watch for significant AirPods deals. We’re also expecting to see AirPods discounted on sites like eBay Australia, Catch, MyDeal and JB Hi-Fi.

BEST BOXING DAY 2022 AIRPODS DEALS

Where to bag a great deal on select AirPods models.

Please note: Prices are correct and products are in stock at time of publishing.

Amazon Australia

See all headphones deals at Amazon Australia.

eBay Australia

$30 off Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) with Charging Case – $225.80 (down from $255.80)

See all headphones deals at eBay Australia.

Catch

$30 off Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) with Charging Case – $189 (down from $219)

See all headphones deals at Catch.

MyDeal

See all headphones deals at MyDeal.

Bing Lee

$30 off Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) – $369 (down from $399)

See all headphones deals at Bing Lee

The Good Guys

See all headphones deals at The Good Guys

JB Hi-Fi

See all headphones deals at JB Hi-Fi

AirPods Max. Image: Simon Hrozian/Unsplash.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AIRPODS MODELS?

Over the years, Apple has expanded its line to include several different AirPods models. Currently, you can choose between the AirPods (2nd Gen) with either a standard or wireless charging case, the AirPods (3rd Gen), the standard AirPods Pro, the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) or the AirPods Max.

The AirPods (2nd Gen) are the standard option from the range and arrive with a universal design, hands-free voice assistance from Siri and around five hours of battery life (or more than 24-hours with either charging case).

The AirPods (3rd Gen) are a nice step up from the (2nd Gen) model, offering a contoured design for a better fit, a wireless charging case and six hours of battery life (or up to 30-hours with the charging case).

The standard AirPods Pro feature shorter stems than the original AirPods, are more discrete in design and come in a shorter, wider charging case that is able to be charged wirelessly. They also arrive with three flexible silicone ear tip sizes, noise cancellation capabilities and up to four and a half hours of battery life (or 24-hours with the charging case).

While there’s little difference between the standard AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) in terms of features and design, the 2nd generation comes with better audio capabilities, double the noise cancellation power, a longer battery life and more ear tips for a better fit.

The AirPods Max are the first over-ear headphones from the AirPods line and are currently some of the best wireless over-ear headphones on the market. Similar to the AirPods Pro, the AirPods Max feature both noise cancelling and a Transparency mode. According to Apple, the pair boast up to 20 hours of listening time off a single charge too, making them a great travel companion.

From left to right: Apple AirPods (2nd Gen), AirPods Max, AirPods Pro. Image: Akhil Yerabati/Unsplash.

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Lauren ChaplinConsumer Technology Writer

Lauren is a consumer tech expert with five years’ experience in reviewing and writing about laptops, mobile phones, headphones, televisions and all the gadgets that make our lives easier. A former finalist in the Australian IT Journalism Awards, she previously worked at comparison site Finder as the Senior Shopping Writer where she reported on everything from tech gadgets to the latest home products. When she’s not busy testing new tech products, you’ll find her road testing the latest game releases. Prior to starting her career in journalism, she completed a Bachelor of journalism at the University of South Australia and worked as a media advisor for JB Hi-Fi where she sold the very products she now writes about.