AirPods Pro 3 reach record-low price of $179 at Walmart ahead of Prime Day
Apple AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $179 at Walmart, marking their lowest price ever and undercutting the previous record-low of $199 by $20. The earbuds were originally priced at $249 and typically sold between $200-$220. Both reviewers consider them among the best wireless earbuds available, particularly for iPhone users, though some note limitations in battery life and workout suitability.
Walmart has reduced the Apple AirPods Pro 3 to $179, their lowest recorded price and a significant $70 discount from the original $249 retail price. This deal comes ahead of Amazon Prime Day on June 23rd and undercuts the previous record-low of $199 by $20. Both TechRadar and The Verge have reviewed the earbuds positively, praising their noise cancellation, sound quality, and ease of use with Apple devices. TechRadar awarded them 4.5 out of 5 stars, calling them "near-perfect noise-cancelling earbuds," while The Verge's reviewer keeps them in regular rotation. The main drawbacks cited include battery life of around 5.5 hours and potential fit issues for certain ear shapes during workouts.
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TechRadar frames the deal as an early opportunity unlikely to be beaten, recommending immediate purchase while cautioning that waiting for Prime Day is an option. The Verge presents the deal more straightforwardly as the best price available and notes it's "presumably for a limited time" without speculating on future price movements.
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