Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are down to their best price of the year

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Amazon’s annual Gaming Week sale might be the big focus this week as far as deals are concerned, but gaming peripherals and games aren’t the only discounts we’re seeing. Right now, for instance, Apple’s latest AirPods Pro with USB-C are on sale for $169 ($80 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, which is just $16 shy of the all-time low we saw during Black Friday and the best price we’ve seen so far this year.

If you’re an iPhone owner, the second-gen AirPods Pro are some of the best wireless earbuds you can buy. They combine superb audio with the best active noise cancellation available in a pair of AirPods, and their transparency mode sounds almost lifelike. They also deliver crystal-clear voice call quality and offer deep integration with other Apple devices, allowing for automatic device switching and personalized spatial audio that lets you fine-tune your audio profile based on your ear shape for a more immersive experience. They even double as FDA-approved hearing aids, courtesy of a recent iOS 18 update.

Furthermore, both the AirPods Pro and the included wireless charging case carry an IPX4 rating, meaning they should be able to withstand a little sweat and a splash of water from time to time. Conveniently, that same case also features a built-in speaker and a U1 chip for pinpoint location finding, allowing you to easily locate them when they’re within Bluetooth range or track them down via Apple’s vast Find My network should you happen to leave (or lose) them somewhere.

Read our full AirPods Pro 2 review.

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