Valentines' Day AirPods Deal: 30% Savings on Noise-Canceling Earbuds

This Valentine's Day, Amazon offers the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds for just $169.99 with free shipping—a 32% discount and the year's best price so far. While the new AirPods 4 earbuds are also on sale (the standard model is $99.99, and the noise-canceling version is $148.99), the AirPods Pro remain superior due to their enhanced sound quality and noise cancellation.

Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

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The AirPods Pro deliver the best audio experience among truly wireless earbuds for iPhone users. This is due to their passively isolating in-ear design, excellent active noise cancellation, low-distortion driver and amplifier, and the Apple H2 chip. Beneficial features include Adaptive Transparency Mode for enhanced ambient sound awareness without removal and Conversation Mode for improved voice clarity during conversations. The second-generation AirPods Pro boasts a more versatile USB-C port, eliminating the need for multiple cables, and includes a standard MagSafe charging case.

AirPods Pro vs. AirPods 4 with ANC: Which Should You Choose?

The AirPods Pro's superior audio quality justifies its $70 higher retail price compared to the AirPods 4 with ANC. Both offer active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro excels in sound quality and noise reduction thanks to its design. The AirPods 4 ANC, being an open-ear design with non-adjustable tips, sits outside the ear, leading to sound leakage and less effective noise cancellation.

Conversely, the AirPods Pro's in-ear design sits within the ear canal, creating a seal that passively isolates ambient noise. Adjustable tips cater to various ear sizes, ensuring a proper seal crucial for optimal performance. At this price point, the only compelling reason to opt for the AirPods 4 ANC is a preference against in-ear earbuds.

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