AirPods Pro: 30% Off for Valentine's Day

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, marking a savings of 32% off and the best price seen so far this year. While the new AirPods 4 earbuds are also discounted, with the base model currently priced 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 capabilities.

Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

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

The AirPods Pro stands out as the best-sounding "truly wireless" earbuds for iPhone users, thanks to its passively isolating in-ear design, coupled with excellent active noise cancellation, a low-distortion driver and amp, and the powerful Apple H2 chip. Additional features like Adaptive Transparency Mode allow you to stay aware of your surroundings without removing your earbuds, while Conversation Mode automatically 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 the Lightning port, and includes a MagSafe charging case as standard.

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

The AirPods Pro is a superior earbud, justifying its $70 higher price tag compared to the AirPods 4 with ANC. Both boast active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro offers superior sound quality and more effective noise cancellation due to its design. The AirPods 4 ANC features an open-ear style with non-adjustable tips, designed to sit just outside the ear, which can result in sound leakage and ambient noise intrusion.

In contrast, the AirPods Pro is an in-ear style earbud that sits directly inside your ear canal, providing a seal that passively isolates ambient noise. It comes with adjustable tips to fit various ear sizes, ensuring an optimal seal for the best performance. At this price, the only compelling reason to opt for the AirPods 4 ANC would be if you prefer the less intrusive nature of open-ear style earbuds.

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