Apple’s latest generation is always popular AirPods Pro They’re back at an all-time low of $180 on Amazon. The deal is $10 off the regular retail price of $190, and $69 off the MSRP of $249. We last saw this price tag on Amazon spring sale in March. apple updated Charging case when the iPhone 15 came out last year to give both devices a more universal USB-C port (both can charge wirelessly). If you have an iPhone, we think about them one of the best audio tools you can stick in your ears.
This matches the all-time low price we saw for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale in March.
The second-generation AirPods Pro (with Lightning case) arrived in late 2022 — the case update didn’t change the buds much, other than adding some improved dust resistance. That makes them a little dated, but the new AirPods aren’t one of them things we expect Seeing it announced at Apple’s Let Loose event in May (mainly waiting for iPad news). The most likely time to unveil the new AirPods is during the company’s annual iPhone event in September. But if you don’t want to wait to see such a debut materialize, this deal is a decent time to get your first pair. Or exchange the pair you left behind on the train.
We give AirPods Pro a 88 points when they come out. Engadget’s Billy Steele praised the effective active noise cancellation (ANC) and called the surround sound mode one of the best on the market. Plus, they work pretty seamlessly with all your Apple devices, offering quick pairing, quick device switching, and hands-free Siri support. The audio itself has more depth and clarity than previous Pro generations.
All this leads us to call it the best wireless headphones for iPhones buying guide. Of course, they don’t work with non-Apple devices. Here are our top picks from our guide to Android phones Google Pixel Buds Proit’s currently down to $140 after a 30 percent discount on Amazon.
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