Apple's flagship AirPods 5, normally priced at £119, are available for just £1 through a new O2 Black Friday promotion. The offer, which runs until December 2, 2026, requires customers to purchase an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max on O2's Unlimited Ultimate Airtime Plan.
The deal is part of O2's newly lifted Black Friday sale, offering shoppers the chance to claim a £118 voucher towards a pair of AirPods 5 when buying one of the latest iPhones. This brings the cost of the earbuds down to £1, a rare discount given Apple's usual policy of not running sale price cuts.
How the £1 AirPods Deal Works
To take advantage of the promotion, shoppers must purchase an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB or iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB directly from O2 between October 15 and December 2, 2026. After the qualifying purchase, customers receive a unique £118 voucher code through the O2 Priority app, 30 days after their purchase date.
The voucher can then be used towards a pair of Apple AirPods 5, leaving customers with just £1 to pay for the earbuds. The offer is tied to the qualifying phone contract rather than being a standalone £1 AirPods deal.
A Virgin Media O2 spokesperson said: "We're offering our customers unmissable value this Black Friday and giving UK shoppers peace of mind that they're getting a good deal, with savings on flagship smartphones, our lowest-ever prices on select broadband packages and the best trade-in price of all major mobile networks guaranteed."
AirPods 5 Features and Customer Reviews
The Apple AirPods 5 have a sleek, minimalist design, with their signature white finish making them an easy accessory to pair with an iPhone. Their compact size makes them particularly handy for listening to music, podcasts or taking calls while commuting, travelling or heading to the gym.
The wireless earbuds offer a fuss-free listening experience without tangled cables, and are a practical option for Apple users looking for headphones that complement their existing devices. Customer reviews on platforms like Currys and Amazon have been largely positive, with one Currys reviewer noting: "The new 5 series AirPods with noise cancellation are definitely an improvement from my previous 4 series. Love the way they cut out the noise of a train when travelling and enable you to listen at a lower volume. Great product."
Another added: "Excellent sound, and although I was sceptical about noise-cancelling features, it really exceeded my expectations. If you listen to the music, the moment the earpiece registers a voice, they turn down. I have small ears, and they fit very well; they are not falling out even if you vigorously shake your head." Some users expressed concerns about fit, with one Amazon reviewer stating: "Noise cancellation is amazing. The sound quality is great. If they fit your ears, a good buy. If not, then pointless. They fell out of mine constantly."
Other Black Friday Deals from Virgin Media and Mobiles.co.uk
Virgin Media has also reduced its M500 Fibre Broadband package to £24.99 per month, which the provider describes as its lowest-ever price. The package offers average download speeds of 516Mbps, and customers can add Netflix Standard with Ads for an additional £2 per month. Those switching providers may be eligible to claim up to £300 in credit towards early termination fees, subject to the offer's conditions.
For shoppers comparing iPhone deals, Mobiles.co.uk is offering an iPhone 18 Pro package with a pair of AirPods 5 included as a free gift. One option is an iD Mobile 24-month contract costing £58.99 per month with £79 upfront. Unlike O2's offer, the Mobiles.co.uk adds the earbuds as a free gift automatically to baskets. Shoppers should compare total contract costs, data allowances and terms before choosing.
Other technology deals include Sky's dedicated deals section for television, broadband and entertainment packages, Argos' technology deals on gadgets and electronics, and Plusnet's pre-Black Friday offers for broadband shoppers considering switching providers before the festive season.
