Apple’s AirPods and wireless charging case are down to a new low on Amazon

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Today's Dealmaster is headed up by a nice drop on the latest Apple AirPods, as a pair that comes with Apple's Qi wireless charging case is currently down to $150 at Amazon. That's about $50 off Apple's standard going rate, $20 off its typical street price on Amazon, and the lowest price we've seen on Amazon to date. (A separate deal at Micro Center offers this model for less, but only as part of an in-store pickup deal, which we don't recommend given the stay-at-home orders issued by several states in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.) By comparison, a new pair of AirPods without the wireless charging case is $10 cheaper as of this writing, while the case itself costs $69 independently.

Chances are you know where you stand on AirPods at this point. If you prioritize stellar audio quality, noise isolation, and a long shelf life in your headphones, it's probably safe to say these aren't for you. But Apple's true wireless earbuds have become exceedingly popular for being lightweight in the ear and dead simple to use with other iOS devices. The newest model here furthers that and includes Apple's H1 wireless chip, which helps with wireless connectivity and allows for hands-free control of the Siri voice assistant. Make sure you own a Qi wireless charger to actually make use of its wireless-charging capabilities-we have a few deals on good models below-but if you've already bought one for a newer iPhone, this spares you from having another cable sprout up on your desk.

If you don't need a new pair of wireless headphones, though, we also have deals on Marvel's Spider-Man for the PS4, Amazon's good-on-a-budget Fire HD 8 tablet, smart speakers from Google, Amazon, and Sonos, and much more. Have a look at the full rundown below.

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