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Amazon discounts AirPods and AirPods Pro in time for 4th of July

Now is a fantastic time to upgrade your earphones to the Apple AirPods or Apple AirPods Pro with some great discounts from Amazon in what can be considered early 4th of July sales. From only $140, you can enjoy the delights of the stylish and practical AirPods.

Apple AirPods with Charging Case — $140, was $160

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Now on sale for $20 off the usual price, the Apple AirPods with Charging Case are an ideal budget purchase if you’re keen to try out Apple’s wireless earphones. They’re super simple to use, taking seconds to set up and do anything with. A simple double-tap plays your music, while you can always yell ‘Hey Siri’ to get started. They sound good, too, and promise a comfy fit in your ear. You might miss out on wireless charging but these are easily charged up via a Lightning connector so that’s no great loss, and ideal for those counting their pennies.

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case — $170, was $200

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Got a little more money to play around with? These Apple AirPods come with a Wireless Charging Case that can be simply placed on a Qi-compatible charging mat or charged via the Lightning connector. It’s a far more convenient solution than using a cable and right now, you can enjoy the convenience for only $170, down from $200. Effectively, you’re paying $30 for the charging case but it’s amazing how quickly you get used to wireless charging and begin wondering how you lived without it. Much like the other AirPods, they’re super simple to use and they look good, too. Expect great sound quality as before.

Apple AirPods Pro — $230, was $250

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The best of the bunch, the [internal-link post_id="2411118"]Apple AirPods Pro[/internal-link] are also the most expensive. They’re normally priced at $250 but you can get these in the Amazon sale for only $230. That’s a big discount on the latest tech. Unlike the other AirPods, the Apple AirPods Pro offer active noise cancellation so you can block out the sounds around you, focusing on the music or podcasts you’re listening to. They also offer adaptive EQ so the music is automatically tuned to the shape of your ear ensuring a superior listening experience to other AirPods. If your budget can stretch this far, they’re the ultimate earphones from Apple.

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