AirPods Pro: 30% Off for Valentine's Day - Apple's Top Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Amazon is offering the second generation Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds for only $169.99 shipped, which is a 32% discount and the best price we've seen this year. While the new AirPods 4 earbuds are also on sale, with the base model at $99.99 and the noise-canceling model at $148.99, the AirPods Pro remains the superior choice due to its enhanced sound quality and noise cancellation.

Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

$249.00 save 32%
$169.99 at Amazon
$249.00 save 32%
$169.99 at Best Buy

The AirPods Pro is the top choice for iPhone users seeking "truly wireless" earbuds, thanks to its in-ear design that passively isolates noise, combined with outstanding active noise cancellation, a low-distortion driver and amp, and the Apple H2 chip. It also offers practical features like Adaptive Transparency Mode, allowing you to hear your surroundings without removing your earbuds, and Conversation Mode, which enhances the voices of people you're talking to. The second generation AirPods Pro now features a more universal USB Type-C port instead of a Lightning port, and comes with a MagSafe charging case as standard.

Should you get the AirPods Pro over AirPods 4 with ANC?

The AirPods Pro, which retails for $70 more than the AirPods 4 ANC, is the superior option. Both models have active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro delivers better sound quality and more effective noise cancellation due to its design. The AirPods 4 ANC has an open-ear style with non-adjustable tips, sitting outside the ear, which can lead to sound leakage and ambient noise intrusion. In contrast, the AirPods Pro uses an in-ear design that sits inside the ear canal, providing a seal that passively isolates noise. It comes with adjustable tips to fit different ear sizes, ensuring optimal performance. The only reason to choose the AirPods 4 ANC over the AirPods Pro would be if you prefer the less intrusive open-ear style.

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