Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have finally dropped below $190. Amazon is selling the noise-canceling earbuds for $179, down from their original $249, and the discount marks the first time the price has gone this low since Prime Day in June.
The deal is live now at Amazon, and the paper expects other retailers to follow with similar offers in the coming days.
What the AirPods Pro 3 cost now
The $179 price cuts the AirPods Pro 3 by $70. It also puts the Pro model within $30 of the AirPods 5’s wireless-charging version, which costs $149.99. That is a small gap for a set of earbuds with far more features.
The AirPods Pro 3 come with five ear tip sizes, live translation, and improved sound. The discount brings those features into reach for anyone who had been waiting on a better price.
Why the Pro 3 beat the AirPods 5
Apple launched the AirPods 5 since June’s Prime Day, and the standard version with a wireless charging case costs $149.99. Those earbuds do not form a seal in the ear.
For listeners who want a seal, the AirPods Pro 3 remain the better value. They cost only $30 more than the AirPods 5’s wireless-charging version, yet they include superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors.
The review notes that the Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit. That matters for comfort during long listening sessions.
The $190 threshold
The $179 price breaks through the $190 barrier that the AirPods Pro 3 had not crossed since June’s Prime Day. Since then, Apple launched the AirPods 5, and the most feature-complete version with a wireless charging case costs $149.99.
Those AirPods are great if you prefer earbuds that do not form a seal in your ears. But for everyone else, the AirPods Pro 3 are a much better value at just $30 more right now.
What the Pro 3 actually include
The AirPods Pro 3 ship with five ear tip sizes, which means most users can find a fit that works for them. The live translation feature is included.
The noise cancellation is superior to earlier models, and the bass response has been improved. The heart rate sensors are fairly accurate.
The review notes that the new design improves the fit.
The path to this price
The $179 price is the first time the AirPods Pro 3 have dropped below $190 since June’s Prime Day. The AirPods 5 were released after that event, and their wireless-charging version costs $149.99.
| Event | Price |
|---|---|
| Original price | $249 |
| June Prime Day | $190 or lower |
| Current Amazon price | $179 |
| AirPods 5 wireless-charging version | $149.99 |
The gap between the Pro 3 and the AirPods 5 is now $30, not $100. That is a meaningful difference for anyone weighing the two sets.
Key facts
- The AirPods Pro 3 are now $179 at Amazon, down from $249
- The price has not gone below $190 since June’s Prime Day
- The AirPods 5 wireless-charging version costs $149.99
- The Pro 3 include five ear tip sizes, live translation, and improved noise cancellation
- The deal is available now at Amazon
The AirPods Pro 3 are a much better value than the AirPods 5 for anyone who wants a seal in the ear. The $30 gap is small enough that it barely registers as a trade-off.
The comparison is simple: the Pro 3 do everything the AirPods 5 do, plus noise cancellation, a heart rate sensor, and a better seal, all for a modest premium.
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