Apple's AirPods Pro 3, widely regarded as the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users, are currently on a rare sale at Best Buy for $179.99, a significant drop from the usual $249. This discount is unusual for a relatively new Apple product, as the company rarely offers such deals on its latest releases.
Exceptional Performance and Features
The AirPods Pro 3 remain outstanding, earning a four-star review from the Guardian's consumer tech editor Samuel Gibbs. He praised their noise cancellation, noting that in side-by-side tests, they handle street noise almost as well as the class-leading Sony WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. The Filter US also named them the best wireless headphones for iPhone owners after testing 42 models, thanks to features like spatial audio with head tracking, heart rate monitoring, and hands-free Siri access, which are optimized for Apple devices.
Hearing Aid Capabilities
For those with hearing loss, the AirPods Pro 3 can function as effective hearing aids. Filter contributor Christopher Allbritton, who typically uses $1,600 Jabra hearing aids, found that the AirPods Pro 3 deliver 80% of the performance for 15% of the cost. Apple's built-in hearing test closely matched professional audiologist results.
Other Notable Deals
Other top wireless earbuds are also on sale. The Sony WF-1000XM5, awarded best overall by the Filter, are available for $248, down from $328. Reviewer Simon Cohen praised them for excellent sound quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and call quality. Additionally, the Shokz OpenFit 2+ are now $149.99, down from $199.99, offering wireless charging and an open-ear design for comfort.
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