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Last chance to save on Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds for Prime Day

As Prime Day draws to a close, there are still tons of great Prime Day deals available to jump on before midnight. As well as deals on large items like TVs, soundbars, or kitchen equipment, you can also find some great savings on smaller items like true wireless earbuds, with Prime Day AirPods deals and Samsung Galaxy Buds deals. If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to true wireless earbuds, you can try out the no-wires experience for a lower price with these deals, and you can upgrade your commuting, exercising, or working experience with these convenient, great-sounding earbuds. Just be sure to click checkout before midnight, otherwise you’ll miss out on some serious savings.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out our collection of the best Black Friday AirPods deals we found.

Samsung Galaxy Buds — $89, was $130

At just $89, down from $130, the Samsung Galaxy Buds are an affordable way into true wireless earbuds while still providing excellent sound and high-quality manufacturing. The buds themselves have a healthy six hours of battery life and are sweatproof so they’re ideal for exercising. We were impressed with their light weight and comfortable fit, and the only drawback we found was the 7-hour battery life in the case, which isn’t as much as other true wireless earbud cases. But overall, a great option that’s even more compelling at this price.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ — $119, was $150

If you like the sound of the Galaxy Buds but battery life is a big concern for you, then you can opt for the Galaxy Buds+ which have a massive 11 hours of battery life. In our review of these buds, we declared them more than a worthy successor to the first-generation model, offering the same comfort and light weight but with even more accessories for the most comfortable and adjustable fit. The buds also connect to an app that helps you find the ideal sound for your particular needs. The buds are now available for $119, down from their original price of $150.

Apple AirPods with Wired Charging Case — $114, was $159

Apple’s AirPods kicked off the true wireless earbud craze and they remain one of the most popular options for people trying out the wire-free experience. Their usual price is $159, but for Prime Day they’re down to $114, making them a great option to pick up during this week of deals. They offer solid sound, super easy pairing to Apple devices, and they come with a wired charging case which offers you a total of up to 24 hours of charge, with the buds themselves lasting five hours at a time.

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case — $149, was $200

AirPods 2 Charging Case

Another option for AirPods is the wireless case version, which is just the same as the wired case version but with even more convenient charging. Originally they cost $200, but they’re down to a bargain price of $149 for Prime Day so snap a pair of these up today and luxuriate in the true wireless experience.

Apple AirPods Pro — $199, was $249

If you want the very best true wireless headphones that Apple has to offer, you can get the AirPods Pro. In our review, we called these the best Apple buds yet, with clear, engaging sound, excellent noise canceling, a comfortable design and fit, a top-notch microphone for using on calls, and a wireless charging case that offers more than 24 hours of battery life. These were originally $249, but they’re down to $199 for Prime Day.

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