AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds discounted by 22% during Prime Day sale this July
We're only on day two of Amazon's July Prime Day sale, and the deals keep rolling in.
The latest we've clapped eyes on? Well we've found the 'must-have' Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds are now 22% cheaper than the original price, making them £179, rather than £229.
Purchased over 5,000 times in the past month, shoppers might be slightly annoyed at the new price that are in Amazon's July sales extravaganza…
The AirPods Pro 2 feature advanced hearing health tools, superior noise control, and improved sound quality, thanks to the H2 chip. They offer a customisable fit, are resistant to dust, sweat, and water, and provide personalised spatial audio. With up to 6 hours of listening time and a versatile charging case, they ensure a seamless and immersive audio experience. Buy Now for £179 (was £229) – save 22%
Offering groundbreaking sound with features designed to enhance your listening pleasure, the AirPods Pro 2 offer Loud Sound Reduction, Conversation Boost, and Background Sounds.
Their intelligent noise control includes Active Noise Cancellation, which removes up to twice as much background noise, and a Transparency mode that allows you to hear your surroundings – which is good when you need to cross the street safely, and forget to look both ways as you're engrossed in another podcast…
Adaptive Audio also helps seamlessly blend these modes for an optimal listening experience, while Conversation Awareness automatically lowers the volume when you're speaking to someone nearby.
Should you have purchased previous AirPods from Apple, the difference with these is the sound and call quality have been significantly improved thanks to the Apple-designed H2 chip, which creates an immersive audio experience.
The custom-built, low-distortion driver delivers clear high notes and rich bass, and Voice Isolation enhances call quality in noisy environments – like planes and trains with screaming children around, that aren't yours.
For a comfortable fit, the AirPods Pro 2 come with four pairs of silicone tips (XS, S, M, L) that help create an 'acoustic seal' to block out noise and keep the earbuds securely in place – which is handy when pounding the streets or just strutting to work as we often do.
They are also IP54 dust, sweat, and water-resistant, making them suitable for various conditions.
Personalised Spatial Audio, tailored to your unique ear shape and featuring dynamic head tracking, provides an immersive listening experience. You can enjoy selected songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos.
These AirPods Pro 2 offer a higher level of control with touch controls on the stem for managing playback functions. Take Siri interactions for example, all you need to do is nod or shake your head to respond to messages, answer calls, or manage notifications.
Pretty cool right?
With up to 6 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled, and up to 30 hours using the charging case, the battery life is impressive. More Trending
Oh and the case itself is more capable, featuring Precision Finding, a built-in speaker, and a lanyard loop.
You can keep the battery life topped up by charging the case with an Apple Watch or MagSafe charger, USB-C Charge Cable, or Qi-certified charger.
So what are you waiting for? You only have two days to make the most of these epic savings from Amazon.
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