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

By Josh Levenson June 12, 2020

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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.)

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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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Amazon’s AirPods Pro deal cuts their price to $189

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Not into the over-the-ear headphones trend that is going on right now? Don't worry, you won't have to sacrifice your in-ear headphones anytime soon with this AirPods deal we just found. Right now on Amazon, you can save 24% on the Apple AirPods Pro by paying only $189 for these popular headphones. With an original price of $250, this is a deal you can't miss out on.

Why you should buy the Apple AirPods Pro
If noise-cancelling and deep immersive sound are two must-have features when it comes to purchasing your new headphones, then you don't need to look any further than the Apple AirPods Pro. These wireless headphones offer two different modes to give you an easy listening experience. Transparency mode allows you to hear the world around you and Adaptive Audio blends together active noise cancellation and Transparency Mode to give you the best listening experience no matter where you are.

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Best refurbished AirPods deals: Save on Pro and Max

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If you're an Apple fanatic on a budget, refurbished AirPods are a great way to save money. Yes, they're technically used, but we're not talking about thrift store headphone deals here. These AirPods have all been professionally refurbished and tested to make sure they work just like they would straight out of the box. All of the AirPods deals below are from a site called Back Market, which has 30-day free returns on all of their AirPods offers. Plus, if your refurbished AirPods end up having any mechanical faults that affect their ability to function, you have a one-year warranty you can invoke. Every model of AirPod still being developed currently has a refurbished model on sale. Check them out below.
Apple AirPods 2 -- $89, were $130

The good old AirPods 2 won't let you down. They are the cheapest AirPods still being manufactured, and buying them refurbished brings the price well below $100. They don't have noise cancelling or some of the other models, but they still pair well with your iPhone, iPad or MacBook and have good sound. A pair in fair condition with a charging cable is pretty cheap. If the superficial scratches turn out to be too much for you, you can return them within 30 days. If the damage turns out to be technical rather than cosmetic, they have a one-year warranty so you can send them back or get a replacement for free.

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Apple Cyber Monday Deals: Apple Watch, AirPods, iPad, MacBook

Best Cyber Monday Apple Deals

Just because Cyber Monday and Black Friday are technically over doesn't mean all the deals have stopped. Apple Cyber Monday deals are still here to help you upgrade your devices. If you've been drooling over a new Apple Watch, pair of AirPods, or an upgraded MacBook, but were hesitant because of the price, now is your chance. Cyber Monday is technically over, but we have a whole week of deals We're seeing significant savings across the whole Apple family of devices, particularly at Amazon and Walmart. Check out our favorite discounts below.
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AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) -- $200, was $249
The newest generation of AirPods have some nice upgrades over the previous generation. Overall, the noise cancellation, sounds quality, and transparency mode have all been improved. On the outside, the AirPods 2 are almost identical to the previous model. Their pressure relief vents have been moved up, and an improved sensor has been added that can more intelligently tell when the earbuds are in your ears versus in your pocket. If you need the best earbuds Apple has to offer, these are the AirPods for you.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) -- $229, was $249
There are two big reasons to buy an Apple Watch: fitness and convenience. On the fitness side, the Apple Watch SE 2 has a simple but effective workout tracker that remembers your favorite workouts. It doesn't have the full suite of temperature, electrocardiogram, or blood-oxygen monitoring, but it will track your heart rate and how many calories you've burned. From the convenience side, connecting to your iPhone is simple, and it makes texting, calling, and getting notifications super easy.