Apple AirPods Pro 2 down to cheapest price in a year for Amazon for Prime Day
Indeed, one of Apple's most sought-after earbuds is currently priced at €207 - the lowest it's been in the past year, according to Amazon. In total, Apple aficionados can relish a hefty 22 per cent discount.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are top-tier noise-cancelling earbuds on the market - ideal for bustling commutes, travel, or simply drowning out background chatter. The Pro 2s also boast the new H2 chip which helps to create deeply immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and full, rich bass in stunning definition.
Voice Isolation enhances the quality of phone calls in noisy environments. They also cut out more background noise to protect your hearing, reports the Mirror.
They can even be used to check your hearing, following a free update introduced in February this year. The Hearing Aid feature includes a clinically validated hearing test and a hearing profile that applies to all the music and podcasts you listen to.
But there are plenty of alternatives on the market to choose from, both discounted in Amazon's biggest sale of the year and elsewhere. For a cheaper price, the JBL Tune Beam Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds in black for €57.91 offer noise-cancelling at a much cheaper price as well as 12 hours of battery life.
Meanwhile on Amazon, tech shoppers can get Soundcore by Anker's P20i wireless earbuds at a 47% discount, down to €18.58, with the affordable model having an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 from over 65,000 reviews. For those eyeing a deal on Apple earbuds, the AirPods 4 are available on Amazon for €130.91.
Although they are the more budget-friendly and recently updated option, note they do not feature noise cancellation. In the Daily Express, tech experts reviewed the Apple AirPods Pro 2 upon their release and were impressed by their amazing sound and effective noise cancellation, giving them a top score.
In the review, Dave Snelling, tech editor, said: "AirPods Pro 2 arrive with superior noise-cancellation, better sound quality, longer battery life, and a new way to find them when they (inevitably) disappear down the side of your sofa. Apple has also added the ability to control volume from the stem of each AirPod, which saves you the hassle of reaching for your iPhone when you want to pump the bass.
"Elsewhere, AirPods Pro 2 – also known as "2nd Generation" – can be recharged using an Apple Watch charger (as well as Lightning cable, and standard Qi wireless charging) and can be used with a lanyard loop to attach to your belongings."
The reviewer praised the new AirPods Pro 2, stating: "We've been wearing the new AirPods Pro 2 on our daily commute, and they sound very impressive. Sound is rich, plus the improved Active Noise-Cancellation (ANC) cuts out almost all annoying background noise, so you won't have to have your favourite album, audiobook or podcast cranked up to 11 to hear it on the train. We were already huge fans of the original AirPods Pro, and this latest refresh only makes things better."
However, they also expressed concerns about the price, saying that even with the 20% discount for Prime Day, the £179 price tag remains a significant investment. They also criticised the lack of colour options, saying: "At £249, Apple's wireless 'buds are ludicrously expensive and it's a shame Apple still refuses to introduce some much-needed colour – AirPods Pro are only available in plain white. Unlike some other wireless earbuds, there's no EQ in the settings so you won't be able to adjust the audio to suit your tastes."
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