AirPods Pro 3 Hit $179 in October Prime Day Deal, Lowest Since June

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $179 at Amazon, down from their $249 list price, as part of the October Prime Day sales. It is the first time the earbuds have fallen below $190 since the June Prime Day event, and a rare sizable discount on one of Apple's newer products.

The deal follows a similar pattern to recent markdowns on the latest iPad Mini and the M5 MacBook Air, both of which have also seen strong price cuts this season. Other retailers are expected to match Amazon's price over the next few days, so shoppers who prefer to buy elsewhere may not have to wait long.

The AirPods Pro 3 bring a redesigned shape that improves fit, along with stronger noise cancellation and better bass than earlier models. They ship with five ear tip sizes, support live translation, and include heart rate sensors that have proven fairly accurate in testing. The Verge reviewed the model and praised the overall sound quality.

The sale price also changes how the lineup compares. Since the last Prime Day, Apple has released the AirPods 5. The most complete version, which includes a wireless charging case, costs $149.99. Those earbuds suit people who dislike a sealed fit in the ear canal. For everyone else, the Pro 3 look like the better buy at just $30 more, given the noise cancellation, the choice of tip sizes and the added features.

Prime Day pricing is typically short-lived, and Apple products rarely stay at their lowest levels for long. Anyone who has been waiting for a meaningful cut on the AirPods Pro 3 may find this to be the best opening in months.