Save 30% Off the AirPods Pro for Valentine's Day: Still Apple's Best Noise Cancelling 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 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: $169.99

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

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The AirPods Pro deliver the best audio experience for iPhone users among truly wireless earbuds. This is due to their passively isolating in-ear design, exceptional active noise cancellation, low-distortion driver and amplifier, and the Apple H2 chip. Additional features include Adaptive Transparency Mode for improved ambient sound awareness without removal and Conversation Mode for enhanced voice clarity during conversations. The second-generation AirPods Pro features 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 premium over the AirPods 4 ANC. Both offer active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro provides better sound and more effective noise reduction thanks to its design. The AirPods 4 ANC uses an open-ear design with non-adjustable tips, sitting outside the ear. This comfortable fit, however, results in noticeable sound leakage and ambient noise intrusion.

Conversely, the AirPods Pro's in-ear design sits within the ear canal, creating a seal that passively isolates it from external noise. Adjustable tips accommodate 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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