Amazon has launched its Prime Day sale today, which spans just two days (July 16-17), so you’ll have to be quick if you want to grab a bargain.
There have been dozens of great Prime Day cycling deals so far, but some of the best we’ve seen so far come courtesy of Apple’s ever-popular AirPods. With the popularity of Apple’s wireless in-ear headphones and significant discounts on offer, it’s sure to be a bargain to grab while stocks last.
US and UK readers can save between 22% and 47% across the range.
Here are the offers in brief:
AirPods Pro 2
🎧 USA: $278.00 £139.99 (30% off)
🎧 UK: £229.00 £179.00 (22% off)
AirPods (second generation)
🎧 USA: $129.00 $69.29 (47% off)
🎧 UK: £129.00 £95.00 (26% off)
AirPods (third generation)
🎧 USA: $169.00 $138.59 (18% off) Lightning Charge
🎧 UK: £169.00 £129.00 (24% off) Lightning Charge
🎧 UK: £179.00 £139.00 (22% off) MagSafe Charging
Since Prime Day is only a two-day event, we can’t be sure how long these prices will last, but while they’re available, they represent the lowest prices Amazon has listed for Apple’s AirPods .
In detail: Amazon Prime Day Apple AirPods deals
Prime Day AirPods Pro 2 Deals
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (or 2nd Generation) wireless headphones have been around since 2022 and offer higher performance than standard AirPods. Along with an earcup design that blocks out more ambient noise, the Pro 2 model also features active noise cancellation (ANC).
Charging the AirPods Pro 2 is taken care of by USB-C which means if you have an iPhone 15 you only need to carry one cable to charge your phone and AirPods, while both the AirPods 2 and 3 use the older Lightning connector.
Although the AirPods Pro 2 allow users to block out the world around them with ANC, something I’m a particular fan of with this model is the ability to select “Transparency” mode. In this mode, the headphones actively filter out the noise around you, which can be useful if you like to use the headphones while walking or in general when you still want to hear your surroundings.
Some other pro features that I’m a big fan of include Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness, these features automatically lower the volume of any media that’s playing so you can chat without having to take the headphones off.
For those constantly on the go, the AirPods Pro 2 can last around six hours on a single charge, however this drops to 4.5 if you use it for phone calls with the case offering around 30 hours of extra battery life.
Prime Day AirPods 2 Deals
Apple’s second generation of wireless AirPods was released in March 2019, and although now five years old, they still represent a great option for those looking for a completely wireless set of headphones.
Charging the AirPods is taken care of by the storage case using the now slightly outdated Lightning cable, however for most users this likely won’t be a deal breaker.
For those looking for AirPods on a budget, the AirPods 2 are the brand’s cheapest offering, and while it lacks the functionality of its more expensive siblings, the AirPods 2 are still a good option in the wireless headphone market.
The design of the AirPods Pro 2 headphones isn’t for everyone’s ear shape or taste, and if you’re not particularly bothered by the lack of active noise cancellation, then the standard AirPods 2 might be right for you. The current headphone fit is very similar to the old wired headphones that came with iPods and iPhones back in the day.
They also have a Find My app enabled that lets you find them when you inevitably put them somewhere and then completely forget where that place was.
Prime Day AirPods 3 Deals
Launching in 2021, Apple’s latest entry-level in-ear model features a similar profile to the AirPods 2, but packs a number of additional features. The headline addition is what Apple calls spatial audio that mimics a surround sound experience by creating the effect of 360-degree sound.
The third generation of AirPods has the choice between traditional Lightning charging or MagSafe wireless charging depending on your preference. The advantage of the MagSafe option is that it supports Lightning charging and wireless charging, however this comes with a slight increase in cost.
Something to keep in mind if you like to use your headphones while exercising is that the AirPods 3 only have an IPX4 rating. This means they can shrug off splashes of water, but may not be the best fit for a rainy ride or summer sweat party.
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