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It’s hard to go wrong with Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro 2 as a holiday gift for yourself or for anyone lucky enough to know you, especially now that Black Friday deals are starting to swell. The AirPods Pro 2 have multiple comfy ear tip options, look great and sound incredible — which is why they’ve been a top earbuds pick for CNET reviewers since their September launch. With a Amazon’s Black Friday deals, you can currently get Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 for $170, which is a full $79 lower than the usual $249 price. That’s one heck of a deal, so if you’ve been waiting for a chance to grab them on sale, now’s your chance.
Why this Black Friday AirPods Pro deal matters
This AIrPods Pro 2 Black Friday deal is a serious bargain, at just $1 more than the all-time lowest price we’ve ever seen for these Apple earbuds. They could return to that record-low price as we get closer to Black Friday, although waiting could also mean missing this deal, as there’s no guarantee how long this discount will last.
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It’s also worth noting that you can also snag them for $170 at Best Buy, where you’ll get three free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness Plus (if you’re a new subscriber). And if you trade in a similar device, you could save up to $45 through Best Buy’s trade-in program.
AirPods Pro 2 top features and specs
The AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds claim battery life of up to 30 hours on one single charge (including the battery life stored in the charging case). They instantly pair and switch between Apple devices, making these wireless earbuds a joy to use for those with iPhones, iPads and other Apple tech. The AirPods Pro 2 also recently picked up some new hearing aid-like features, making them an ideal accessibility tool for a lot of folks.
If you plan on picking these to use with your Apple Vision Pro headset, you’ll get support for 20-bit/48kHz lossless audio with ultralow latency. The Apple Vision Pro has built-in speakers, so AirPods aren’t an essential add-on, but they do allow for a more immersive — and private — viewing experience if you want to lose yourself in a movie.
- Excellent sound quality, noise cancellation and voice calls
- Apple H2 chip
- Charging case now has built-in speaker for Find My
- Controls are well-designed and now dust-resistant
- Transparency mode is top notch
- Spatial Audio
Watch this: How to Shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Like a Pro
Will the Apple AirPods Pro 2 price drop any lower this year?
While they may go down a little, we’d be surprised to see it. Even with Black Friday already starting to kick in, this is an incredibly good price for these earbuds.
Which other Black Friday headphone deals should I know about?
If the AirPods Pro 2 isn’t quite what you are looking for, there are tons of other early Black Friday headphone deals available. We’ve also rounded up all the best early Black Friday Apple deals if you’re in the market for a new MacBook, Apple Watch, iPad or other Apple tech. You can also have a look at our holiday gift guide for the best tech gifts, because the holidays are closing in fast.
Are Apple Airpods Pro 3 coming soon?
While we’ve had hints at a new model of these earbuds coming, it won’t be until next year at the earliest. So, there’s no harm in going for these if you’re in need of an audio upgrade.
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