AirPods Pro Valentine's Day Sale: 30% Off, Best Noise Cancelling

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 newly discounted AirPods 4 earbuds are tempting (with the base model at $99.99 and the noise-canceling model at $148.99), the AirPods Pro stands out as the superior choice due to its unmatched 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
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The AirPods Pro is the top choice for iPhone users seeking the best-sounding "truly wireless" earbuds. Its design, featuring a passively isolating in-ear fit, combined with the excellent active noise cancellation, low-distortion driver and amp, and the powerful Apple H2 chip, delivers unparalleled audio quality. Additional features like Adaptive Transparency Mode allow you to stay aware of your surroundings without taking out your earbuds, while Conversation Mode automatically enhances the voices of people you're talking to. The second generation AirPods Pro has upgraded to a more universal USB Type-C port, eliminating the need for multiple cables, and comes with a MagSafe charging case as standard.

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

The AirPods Pro, priced $70 higher than the AirPods 4 ANC, offers a superior listening experience. Both models come with active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro excels with better sound quality and more effective noise cancellation due to its in-ear design. The AirPods 4 ANC uses an open-ear style with non-adjustable tips, resting just outside the ear canal. This design, while comfortable, results in sound leakage and increased ambient noise intrusion.

In contrast, the AirPods Pro features an in-ear design that fits snugly inside the ear canal, creating a seal that passively isolates ambient noise. With adjustable tips to fit various ear sizes, the AirPods Pro ensures an optimal seal for the best performance. At this price point, the only reason to opt for the AirPods 4 ANC might be a preference for the less intrusive open-ear design.

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