AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds Are Still $70 Off After October’s Prime Day Sale.
AirPods Pro are Apple’s “premium” earbuds, but that definition isn’t as clear-cut as it once was. Active noise cancellation used to be a “Pro” feature, but now it’s included with the standard AirPods as well . So why spend $249 on the Pros when you can get AirPods with ANC for about half that? It’s a tough question, but even though October’s Prime Day is over , Amazon is still simplifying the answer a bit: right now , you can get $70 off the AirPods Pro 3, bringing the price down to $179. That’s $10 more than the all-time low of $169, which they set in June.
The new AirPods 5 may feature active noise cancellation, but it’s not as good as the AirPods Pro 3. According to Apple, the Pro versions offer three times more sound cancellation than the AirPods 5, making them a better choice for noisy environments like airplanes. This may be partly due to the tight seal of the Pro versions’ silicone ear tips. While some prefer the AirPods 5’s one-size-fits-all approach, the AirPods Pro 3 come with a variety of ear tip sizes, so you can choose the size that best suits your ears.
Another “pro” feature is the built-in heart rate monitor. If you don’t have a fitness tracker or simply want to leave it at home, you can use AirPods to track your heart rate during workouts. While swimming with them isn’t recommended, the Pro earbuds have an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance, so working out in the rain shouldn’t be a problem.
AirPods Pro are the only AirPods in Apple’s lineup that are FDA-certified as hearing aids. This feature allows you to take a hearing test with AirPods Pro to learn more about your hearing health. Additionally, the Pros are equipped with hearing protection features that help block loud sounds that could otherwise damage your hearing. AirPods Pro 3 also feature Adaptive Sound, which automatically switches between transparency and active noise cancellation depending on the noise level in your environment. There’s also Speech Recognition, which automatically lowers the volume when you start speaking. A few seconds after you stop speaking, your AirPods will increase the volume again.