Skip to main content

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Hurry! AirPods Pro still on sale for $220 — but not for much longer

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Verizon is a creature of habit. The carrier-cum-retailer has discounted the AirPods Pro several times over the course of the last few months, but not for long — a week or two at a time. With this in mind, it’s safe to say the clock is ticking if you want to take home Apple’s flagship noise-canceling true wireless earbuds on the cheap. Verizon still has them for $220, down $30 from the usual $50. Miss out now and, considering AirPods deals are few and far between, it’s unlikely we’ll see them on offer again until Labor Day, and that’s not until September 7. Best act fast then.

So, what’s the difference between the AirPods Pro and the run-of-the-mill AirPods with Wireless Charging Case? For starters, they’re a lot smaller and shorter. They’re also sweat-resistant, making them the ideal companion for a long workout, and are armed with Active Noise Canceling (ANC). Plus, they come with interchangeable silicone ear tips that A) ensure they stay in your ears while you’re working out; B) make them more comfortable to wear for extended durations, and C) create a seal for ANC to work its magic.

The changes don’t end there, though. Apple made a number of changes under the hood to improve the all-important sound quality as well, headlined by the addition of Adaptive EQ — a software tweak that tunes the low- and mid-frequencies of the music to the shape of the listener’s ear. It’s all of this combined, not to mention the fact they last for up to 4.5 hours on a single charge with noise-canceling enabled, that makes the AirPods Pro the most advanced AirPods the company has released to date.

Not sold? Here’s what one customer had to say about their AirPods Pro:

They fit perfectly and work extremely well with the iPhone. I rarely have to charge them and the bluetooth rarely gives me any issues. The sound cancellation was great when I used them while cutting the grass.

Josh Levenson
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Josh served as Director of Commerce and SEO for Digital Trends Media Group, helping our Editorial teams put their quality…
Best air conditioner deals: Portable and window units on sale
The GE 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner cools a living room while a woman reads.

Even though we're at the tail end of summer, there are still quite a few hot days ahead of us, and if you've been suffering from the higher temperatures, then grabbing an AC might make a big difference for you. Luckily, pretty much all the big air conditioner brands are putting out a huge selection, so you can find some budget-friendly options, as well as portable air conditioners that don't require a large installation cost. Either way, we've gone out and collected some of our favorite air conditioner deals and put them for you below.

Also, if you're struggling with things like seasonal allergies, check out some of these air purifier deals, and for those who have persistent dry coughs, these humidifiers deals should help a bit as well.
Evapolar evaCHILL — $80, was $99

Read more
AirPods Pro 2 haven’t gone back to full price since Prime Day
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe buds on a table with case in the background.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe are originally priced at $249, but they've been available with a discount from Amazon since Prime Day in July. They're on sale right now at $190, which isn't as cheap as from the AirPods deals of the shopping event when they were going for $169, but the $59 discount is still a pretty nice score for these premium wireless earbuds. However, the longer this trend goes on, the higher the chance that the streak ends and they go back to their regular price. If you want to take advantage of the savings, we highly recommend pushing through with your purchase as soon as you can.

Why you should buy the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe
The lowered price of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe likely remains because of the launch of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, which brought active noise cancellation to the entry-level AirPods. The feature was previously only available in the AirPods Pro line. However, because the Apple AirPods Pro 2 come with silicone eartips, they do a superior job at preventing you from hearing unwanted noise. Both models of wireless earbuds offer USB-C charging, but the Apple AirPods Pro 2 feature a force sensor that translates swipes into volume adjustments, and overall better sound quality for listening to music and taking calls.

Read more
The M3 MacBook Pro is $300 off during this B&H sale
Apple MacBook Pro 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

B&H is the home of one of the better Apple deals at the moment with $300 off the Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro 14-inch. It normally costs $2,799 but right now, you can buy it for $2,499 which is a great price for a highly popular model. The excellent discount is available until September 30, so you have a little time to decide. But there’s really nothing to question here -- this is a great model at a similarly great price. If that’s what you’re looking for right now, keep reading and we’ll quickly take you through what you need to know before making your purchase.

Why you should buy the Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro 14-inch
While it’s the M3 Max version that features in our roundup of the best MacBooks, you can’t go wrong with the M3 Pro either. It’s a great laptop for content creators who want something sleek by their side at all times. This model has the Apple M3 Pro with 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU, while there’s 36GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage. It’s instantly a powerhouse for getting plenty done while on the move.

Read more