Best cheap wireless Apple AirPods earbuds
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 2, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Apple AirPods 5 — the newest mainstream AirPods, with active noise cancellation and the tightest iPhone pairing of anything here. If you want real AirPods without paying Pro money, start here.
Who the others suit:
- AirPods 4th Gen — the same everyday AirPods experience for a little less; fine if you don't need the latest.
- AirPods Pro 3 — the one to stretch for if noise cancelling on a commute or flight matters most; in-ear tips seal better than the open-fit models.
- Beats Studio Buds + — Apple's own chip family and easy iPhone/Android switching, with a punchier sound.
- EarFun Air Pro 4+ / Nothing Ear (3a) — if "cheap" matters more than the Apple logo, these give you ANC and a case for far less.
Skip the 2019 AirPods: no noise cancelling, and they're no longer priced.
The picks
- #1
Apple AirPods 5
- Headphone style: In-Ear
- Noise control technology: Active Noise Cancellation
- Wireless: Y
- $68.00
