We Gave These AirPods Our Highest Rating for Earbuds, Now They're 31% Off
In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Woot stands out with its unique model of fleeting deals and substantial discounts. The best part is that these discounts are usually better than anything you'd get elsewhere, making it a bit of a race to grab the products you want before they're gone. If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, things are even better because you get free shipping.
So, if you're in search of great deals today, you're in for a treat. And since you're already here, you may as well also check out the Woot deals we found on February 24 and February 21 because some of those are still available.
What does one need in a pair of earbuds? Amazing sound and a wireless charging case, that's for sure, and these the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have both of those things now at a 31% discount. In our review, we noted the earbuds also come with hands-free Siri access, and appreciated the water and sweat resistant design. Our expert, Tim Gideon, noted at the time of our review that all the great features earned the 3rd gen AirPods the "highest rating we've ever given to in-ears that don't seal off the ear canal."
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case for $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
Beats Studio Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds for $99.95 (List Price $149.95)
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds (Hazel) for $199.99 (List Price $229.00)
Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds for $158.00 (List Price $199.99)
Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds With ChatGPT Integration (Black) for $114.00 (List Price $159.00)
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