Argos drops the price of AirPods and they’re cheaper than buying from Apple – there’s a free bonus perk thrown in too
MUSIC fans are going wild over a new deal on AirPods from various retailers – and they’re cheaper than buying directly from Apple.
The much-loved gadget is currently on sale at Argos, Amazon and John Lewis among others.
And they come with a free bonus perk too.
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) are now £99 – down from £129.
And they’re still sold at that higher price on Apple’s own website.
This pair were released back in 2019 and feature the longer tip.
Meanwhile, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are now £199, also £29 off the usual price.
These were only launched last year with a more compact design, notably a much shorter tip.
The other big difference is that they charge with USB-C like the most recent iPhone, instead of Apple’s old Lightning cable.
In The Sun’s review, Head of Technology and Science Sean Keach said: “Apple’s best-in-class earbuds keep getting better – and the new USB-C port means there’s never been a better time to upgrade.”
Shoppers get a free perk with their AirPods purchase too.
Apple is giving out free access to Apple Music for six months – provided you’re a new subscriber.
That a saving of £10.99 per month, or £65.94 across the six month period.
Reacting to the deal, one bargain hunter on HotUKDeals wrote: “Awesome price for new!!!”
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.
Always do your own research before making any purchase.
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