AirPods Pro 3 reach record-low price of $179 at Walmart ahead of Prime Day
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to a new record-low price of $179 at both Amazon and Walmart, representing a $70 discount off the $249 MSRP. The deal arrives roughly two weeks before Amazon Prime Day 2026, which is scheduled to run June 23–27. The discount is notable because it undercuts the previous all-time low by $20 and multiple outlets suggest prices are unlikely to fall further during the official sale event.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3, which launched in September 2025, are now available for $179 at Amazon and Walmart — a 28% discount from their $249 list price and the lowest price tracked since release. The previous record low was approximately $199, making this a $20 improvement on that benchmark. The earbuds feature Apple's H3 chip, 2x improved active noise cancellation over the prior generation, heart rate monitoring, Live Translation, Spatial Audio, and redesigned ear tips for improved fit and comfort; reviewers across multiple outlets have praised their sound quality and ANC performance, though battery life of roughly 5.5 hours per charge has been noted as a relative weakness. The deal is being framed as an early Prime Day offer, with several outlets cautioning that prices may revert before or during the official sale, as retailers often reset prices ahead of major events. Alongside the AirPods Pro 3 discount, retailers are also offering all-time low pricing on AirPods Max 2 at $499, Apple Watch Series 11 from $299, and various MacBook configurations at up to $300 off. AppleInsider noted that the Walmart listing had expired by the time of its report, with Amazon continuing to honor the $179 price.
What's missing
No source addresses availability of the AirPods Pro 3 in non-US markets or whether comparable discounts are being offered internationally.
How coverage differed
TechRadar initially framed the deal as a Walmart exclusive and expressed some uncertainty about whether to buy early, while The Verge and WSJ presented it more straightforwardly as the best available price at both Amazon and Walmart simultaneously, reflecting slightly different timing in their reporting rather than substantive editorial disagreement.
What different sources said
- 9to5MacCenter
AirPods Pro 3 drop to their best price ever as Apple announces new iOS 27 features
- CNN WorldCenter
Apple AirPods Pro 3 just fell to their all-time low price before Prime Day at $70 off
- MacRumorsCenter
These Are the Lowest Prices Ever on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2
- The VergeLeft
The AirPods Pro 3 are $179 at Walmart, their best-ever price
- TechRadarCenter
AirPods Pro 3 have hit a record-low price of $179 ahead of Prime Day — I doubt these 'near-perfect set of noise-cancelling earbuds' will get any cheaper
- The Wall Street JournalCenter
Deal of the Day: Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Are at Their Lowest Price Ever
- New York PostRight
The AirPods Pro just hit their lowest price ever — even cheaper than Black Friday
- AppleInsiderCenter
Early Prime Day Apple deals offer discounts of up to $300 off
- Fox NewsRight
The best early Prime Day home deals: Save up to 70% on Levoit, Shark and more
- Tom's GuideCenter
Apple just dropped early Prime Day deals on Amazon — save up to 30% on MacBooks, iPads and AirPods
- PCMagCenter
All the Best Early Prime Day Apple Deals Are Here, From AirPods to MacBooks
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