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

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Amazon is rolling out an irresistible deal on the second generation Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds, priced at only $169.99 with shipping included. This marks a 32% discount off the original price, making it the best offer we've seen this year. While the newly discounted AirPods 4 earbuds are also tempting (with the base model at $99.99 and the noise-canceling version at $148.99), the AirPods Pro stands out as the top choice due to its superior sound quality and more effective noise cancellation.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99

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

The AirPods Pro is the pinnacle of "truly wireless" earbuds for iPhone enthusiasts, thanks to its passively isolating in-ear design, enhanced by excellent active noise cancellation, a low-distortion driver and amplifier, and the powerful Apple H2 chip. It's packed with useful features like Adaptive Transparency Mode, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings without removing your earbuds, and Conversation Mode, which automatically amplifies the voices of people you're conversing with. The second generation AirPods Pro upgrades to a more universal USB Type-C port, replacing the older Lightning port, and comes with a MagSafe charging case as standard.

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

The AirPods Pro is a premium choice, justifying its $70 higher price tag compared to the AirPods 4 ANC. Both models offer active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro delivers superior sound quality and more effective noise cancellation due to its design. The AirPods 4 ANC adopts an open-ear style with non-adjustable tips, designed to sit just outside the ear. While this may be more comfortable, it leads to significant sound leakage and intrusion of ambient noise.

In contrast, the AirPods Pro features an in-ear design that sits snugly inside your ear canal, effectively sealing it off and providing passive isolation from external sounds. It comes with adjustable tips to fit various ear sizes, ensuring a perfect seal that's crucial for optimal performance. At this discounted price, the only reason to opt for the AirPods 4 ANC would be a preference against the in-ear design.

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