Apple’s AirPods and wireless charging case are down to their lowest Amazon price

Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a return of the best price we've seen on Apple's AirPods and Qi wireless charging case combo, which is now down to $150 on Amazon. For reference, Apple's MSRP for this configuration is $199, though we typically see it go for $169 on Amazon. The wireless charging case, meanwhile, usually costs around $70 on its own. Either way, while we've seen this price a few times before, we haven't seen this config drop any lower.

The AirPods are a known quantity at this point, so chances are you already know if you want a pair. Apple's true wireless earbuds still don't sound as good as most other headphones in this price range, and their unsealed design still won't be a tight fit in everybody's ears. But they continue to be dead simple to use and connect with other Apple devices, and they're exceedingly lightweight. If you already use a wireless charger for an iPhone, having the Qi charging case here can make refilling the headphones a bit less of a hassle, even if we wouldn't quite call it essential. This model comes with Apple's H1 wireless chip for steadier wireless connectivity and hands-free Siri support.

One caveat to note is that Apple is reportedly working on a new pair of AirPods that could arrive next year with a design similar to the AirPods Pro, which we consider a superior pair across the board. If you're in no rush, it might be best to wait. But if you're an iPhone owner who wants a new set of wireless charging headphones today, this is a good deal.

We have more deals beyond that, though, including several discounts on Nintendo Switch games and accessories, a bunch of price drops on Amazon Echo devices, deals on Samsung SSDs, and more. Have a look at the full rundown below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

• Apple AirPods true wireless earbuds + Wireless Charging Case for $149.98 at Amazon (normally $169).
• RavPower RP-PC058 Qi wireless charger - 10W Galaxy/7.5W iPhone for $12.24 at RavPower (use code: PICK50 - normally $24).
• Super Mario Maker 2 (Switch, digital) for $39.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $60).
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch, digital) for $39.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $55).
• Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen) smart speaker + Philips Hue White Ambience smart LED bulb for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $130).
• Hori Horipad wired controller for Nintendo Switch for $15.57 at Amazon (normally $23).
• Hori Multiport USB PlayStand - 4x USB 2.0 for Nintendo Switch for $28.41 at Amazon (normally $35).
• 8Bitdo Gbros. Wireless Adapter controller adapter for Nintendo Switch for $15.18 at Amazon (normally $20).
• Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) smartwatch for $169 at Amazon (normally $185).
• Samsung T7 (500GB) external portable SSD for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $105).

Laptop and desktop PC deals

• Apple MacBook Air (2020) laptop - 1.1GHz Intel Core i5-1030NG7, 13.3-inch 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Magic Keyboard for $1,199.99 at Amazon (normally $1,270).
• Alienware Aurora R10 Ryzen Edition gaming desktop - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 2060 for $1,179.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 - normally $1,379).
• Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n mini desktop PC - Intel Core i5-8265U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $399 at Lenovo (use code: HOTNANODEAL - normally $600).
• WD Easystore (4TB) external desktop hard drive for $79.99 at Best Buy (normally $130).
• Samsung T7 (500GB) external portable SSD for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $105).
• Samsung 970 Evo Plus (500GB) M.2 NVMe internal SSD for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $120).

Video game deals

• Super Mario Maker 2 (Switch, digital) for $39.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $60).
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch, digital) for $39.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $55).
• Splatoon 2 (Switch, digital) for $39.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $55).
• Mario Tennis Aces (Switch) for $39.99 at GameStop (normally $55).
• Yoshi's Crafted World (Switch) for $39.99 at GameStop (normally $50).
• Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (Switch) for $25.10 at Amazon (normally $30).
• Sega Genesis Classics (Switch) for $23.99 at Amazon (normally $30).
• Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Resident Evil 2 (PS4) for $18.67 at Amazon (normally $27).
• Dark Souls Remastered (PS4) for $16.99 at Amazon (normally $20).
• The Evil Within 2 (PS4, XB1) for $9.99 at Amazon (normally $20).
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (PS4) for $9.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $20).
• The Yakuza Remastered Collection (PS4) for $39.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $55).
• Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle (PS4) for $29.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $40).
• Nioh 2 (PS4) for $30.51 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Mega Man 11 (PS4) for $12.99 at Amazon (normally $20).
• Bloodborne: Complete Edition (PS4) for $17.49 at PlayStation Store (normally $30).
• Metro Exodus (PS4) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $27).
• Dreams (PS4) for $25.10 at Amazon (normally $35).
• Persona 5 Royal - Steel Book Edition (PS4) for $39.99 at GameStop (normally $60).
• The Outer Worlds (XB1) for $24.99 at Amazon (normally $35).
• Half-Life: Alyx (PC, digital) for $44.99 at Steam (requires VR headset - normally $60).
• Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition (PC, digital) for $3 at Amazon (normally $20).
• Pre-order: Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4, XB1) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Pre-order: Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, XB1, PC) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Pre-order: Watch Dogs Legion (PS4) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).

Gaming deals

• Hori Horipad wired controller for Nintendo Switch for $15.57 at Amazon (normally $23).
• Hori Multiport USB PlayStand - 4x USB 2.0 for Nintendo Switch for $28.41 at Amazon (normally $35).
• Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe racing wheel + paddles for Nintendo Switch for $82.94 at Amazon (normally $100).
• 8Bitdo Gbros. Wireless Adapter controller adapter for Nintendo Switch for $15.18 at Amazon (normally $20).
• Razer BlackWidow Lite mechanical gaming keyboard - TKL, Razer Orange switches for $59.04 at Amazon (normally $85).
• SNK NeoGeo Arcade Stick Pro fight stick + retro console - includes 20 SNK fighting games for $101.60 at Amazon (normally $125).
• Sega Genesis Mini retro console for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Super NES Classic Edition (refurbished) retro console for $69.99 at Nintendo (normally $80).
• NES Classic Edition (refurbished) retro console for $49.99 at Nintendo (normally $60).

Electronics deals

• Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen) smart speaker + Philips Hue White Ambiance smart LED bulb for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $130).
• Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $70).
• Amazon Echo Show (2nd gen) smart display + Philips Hue White Ambiance smart LED bulb for $179.99 at Amazon (normally $215).
• Apple AirPods true wireless earbuds + Wireless Charging Case for $149.98 at Amazon (normally $169).
• Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) smartwatch for $169 at Amazon (normally $185).
• 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (1TB, 1st-gen) tablet for $954.69 at Amazon (normally $1,180).
• Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $278 at Amazon (normally $330).
• V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Bluetooth headphones for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $150).
• Tribit XFree Go Bluetooth headphones for $21.99 at Amazon (clip $3 coupon - normally $33).
• Beats Solo3 Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones for $159 at Amazon (normally $185).
• Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $49.99 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon - normally $60).
• Sonos Play:1 (refurbished) wireless home speaker for $99 at Sonos (normally $150).
• TP-Link Kasa HS200 smart Wi-Fi light switch for $16.99 at Amazon (normally $20).
• TP-Link Kasa HS103 (3-pack) Wi-Fi smart plug for $24.99 at Amazon (normally $31).
• Eufy RoboVac 12 robot vacuum for $179.99 at Amazon (normally $230).

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

• RavPower RP-PC058 Qi wireless charger - 10W Galaxy/7.5W iPhone for $12.24 at RavPower (use code: PICK50 - normally $24).
• HooToo HT-UC001B USB-C hub - 100W USB-C PD, 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), SD for $17.99 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon - normally $30).
• Anker PowerPort Cube USB power strip - 3x AC, 3x USB-A for $16.99 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon - normally $20).
• Philips Wake-Up Light HF3520 alarm clock + light for $89.57 at Amazon (normally $120).
• Amazon Music Unlimited 3-month membership for free at Amazon (normally $30).
• SanDisk iXpand (32GB) Lightning flash drive for iPhone and iPad for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $23).
• Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for 10.2-inch Apple iPad for $99.95 at Amazon (clip $30 coupon - normally $130).