AirPods Pro back on sale for only $220, but not for long

By Josh Levenson Published May 25, 2021

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Verizon has kicked off yet another flash sale on the AirPods Pro, which sees them back on sale for only $220 — down $30 from the usual $250. You will need to act fast, though: As we’ve seen twice before, Big Red doesn’t keep these discounts around long, so best start punching in your credit card number right away if you don’t want to miss out on your chance to take the best true wireless earbuds for iPhone home on the cheap this side of Father’s Day.

What’s the difference between the AirPods Pro and the more affordable AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, you ask? In addition to measuring in shorter, they’re sweat-resistant — making them the ideal companion for a long workout — are armed with Active Noise-Canceling (ANC), and come with interchangeable silicone ear tips that both make them a pleasure to wear for extended durations and creates a seal for ANC to work its magic.

Apple made several tweaks to improve the sound 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 that makes the AirPods Pro the most advanced AirPods the company has released to date, and this deal an absolute no-brainer. (You don’t need us to tell you that discounts on the latest Apple hardware are rare.)

More AirPods deals

Don’t have $220 to burn? There are several other AirPods deals you can shop today. We’ve rounded up the best ones below.

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