You can never go wrong with a pair of AirPods as a gift. Just in time for Father's Day, Amazon has dropped the price on the 2nd generation Apple AirPods wireless earbuds to only $79.99. We rated these the best budget AirPods of 2024 (and there's really no other competition in that category).
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) for $79.99
If you're looking for a pair of Apple AirPods that work seamlessly with your iPhone, you don't want to spend a lot of money, and you don't need active noise cancellation, then this is the best deal for you. As soon as you take the AirPods out of their case and put them in your ear, they'll be instantly and automatically paired with your iPhone. You can easily pause, play, and skip songs by double tapping either earbud. Their ease of use makes them a perfect candidate for people who might not be proficient in modern day electronics.
The battery life on the 2nd gen AirPods is a respectable 5 hours of listening time, and the charging case gives you over 24 additional hours. The charging case is quick charge compatible so just 15 minutes of charging will give your AirPods an additional 3 hours of listening time. The case doesn't support wireless charging, so you'll have to use a Lightning connector, which you should already have with your iPhone.
If you're never used Apple Music before, you're also eligible for 6 free months of Apple Music. Apple Music is a music cloud streaming service not unlike Amazon Music, Spotify, or Pandora Premium. There are over 100 million songs available and Apple Music supports high quality audio including spatial audio with Dolby Atmos.
Check out our 2024 Father's Day Gift Guide for more ideas.
