I used to work at Apple’s Genius Bar, these are the AirPods Black Friday deals to buy – and not the models I had to regularly fix by cleaning out ear wax

AirPods Black Friday deals are a staple of this time of year, and this year’s AirPods Pro 2 offers rank among the best Black Friday deals of the whole shopping event. There are discounts on other models too, but the AirPods Pro 2 at Amazon for $153.99 (was $249) is a clear stand-out, saving you nearly $100 on Apple’s best earbuds.

In the UK, I like the AirPods Max at John Lewis for £429 (was £499) – they sound excellent, and look pretty cool too.

But anyone can look at some prices and tell you something’s a good discount. You need the inside scoop on choosing some Black Friday AirPods deals. Before I was a professional journalist, I worked at Apple’s Genius Bar.

Over the years, I spent many days saving AirPods of all shapes and sizes from ear wax clog purgatory, and now I’m happy to share my knowledge to help you avoid gross clogged-up speaker grills, sound issues, and the embarrassment of asking a stranger to show you personal hygiene.

Well, I’ll do that after we run through what all the current deals to note, are.

Today’s best AirPods deals in the US

Today’s best AirPods deals in the UK

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When I reminisce about my time working at the Apple Store, there are plenty of fond memories. From fixing iPhones and restoring precious photos to saving someone’s iPad from the edge of oblivion, I’ve seen it all and I’ve fixed most of the issues I faced. Looking back, no product gives me more angst and stress than Apple’s little white earbuds.

You may think I’m overreacting, but quite honestly you wouldn’t believe the things I’ve seen stuck in AirPods speaker grills, from dried ear wax (understandable) to bits from someone’s dinner the week before (no idea). That’s why I recommend AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max to you – the products least likely to leave you needing to make this fateful visit. I’ve lived it all, I survived to tell this tale and point you in the right direction.

If you’ve read this far and are thinking about one of the Black Friday AirPods deals, then I beg you not only to buy the right pair but also to keep in mind that any earbuds should get a good clean regularly. Here’s how to clean your AirPods.

Looking for more Black Friday deals? Check out our Black Friday earbuds deals or our Black Friday headphones deals.