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Today we're tracking a pair of deals on the AirPods Pro and AirPods 3, available at Amazon and B&H Photo respectively.

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Starting with the AirPods Pro with MagSafe, you can get this model for $179.99 on Amazon, down from $249.00. This price is about $10 higher than the price we tracked during Prime Day, making it a solid second-best deal on the 2021 AirPods Pro.



Secondly, you can get the AirPods 3 for $159.99 at B&H Photo, down from $179.00. Stock on the AirPods 3 has been low at many retailers in late July, with only B&H Photo offering a solid deal as well as free expedited shipping.



We track sales for every model of the AirPods in our Best AirPods Deals guide, so be sure to bookmark that page while you shop around for the wireless headphones. If you want a breakdown of all the differences and similarities between each model, be sure to read our AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro Buyer's Guide.

Article Link: Deals: Get AirPods Pro for $179.99 ($69 Off) and AirPods 3 for $159.99 ($19 Off)
 

JM

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Nov 23, 2014
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I’ve had generation 2 for around three years. The right one takes like 5-10 seconds sometimes to connect, or doesn’t connect at all. The microphone doesn’t work at all either , and I have to force left ear only microphone in the settings.

It really doesn’t make me want to spend over $100 for another pair of AirPods….

That being said, are the Pro or 3 really worth spending ANY money on?
 

Pirate!

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Jan 17, 2017
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I’ve had generation 2 for around three years. The right one takes like 5-10 seconds sometimes to connect, or doesn’t connect at all. The microphone doesn’t work at all either , and I have to force left ear only microphone in the settings.

It really doesn’t make me want to spend over $100 for another pair of AirPods….

That being said, are the Pro or 3 really worth spending ANY money on?
Similar situation. I’ve been holding out for Pro 2, but I might jump on these discounts.
 
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dkh587

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I’ve had generation 2 for around three years. The right one takes like 5-10 seconds sometimes to connect, or doesn’t connect at all. The microphone doesn’t work at all either , and I have to force left ear only microphone in the settings.

It really doesn’t make me want to spend over $100 for another pair of AirPods….

That being said, are the Pro or 3 really worth spending ANY money on?
I’ve had my gen 2’s for a while, and the right one dies quickly. I want to get the 3’s, but I like the way mine fit. I have been thinking of just buying another pair of what I have.
 
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WilliamG

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The 3s are the best yet. Battery life is markedly improved over 2, and now the 2 just feel loose in my ear by comparison. Audio quality is better. Connectivity is usually good, though as with all Apple AirPods still prone to occasional non-connections requiring a phone reboot. Overall, though, these are easily the best version yet, and no regrets upgrading.
 
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tsa1

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Nov 8, 2008
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I prefer my 3’s to my Pro’s with foam ear tips. Battery life is much better. Better sound stage, bass, but treble seems harsher to me.

I would love for apple to use a dual driver design on the Pro perhaps with a Balanced Armature and a Dynamic Driver solely for bass.
 

svish

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Nov 25, 2017
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Discount on AirPods Pro is good even though a new one might be coming soon.
 
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