Apple released the AirPods Pro 3, and though they’re excellent, they’re not exactly cheap. If you’re looking for quality Apple audio gear, the second-gen AirPods Pro are still some of our favorite wireless earbuds. They’re a must for anyone who wants impeccable sound quality, a long battery life and noise cancellation. Retailers are now making space for the AirPods 3, so if you’re not picky about having the latest releases, then the much cheaper AirPods Pro 2 are a solid choice.
CNET senior editor Adam Oram has years of experience helping readers score savings on tech, with a special focus on Apple products, and has rounded up the best AirPods Pro 2 deals available right now as retailers make room for the new model.
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This list is updated regularly, as prices change without notice. Be sure to check back whenever you’re in the market for a new pair of earbuds. Not sure that you need Pro earbuds? Apple’s AirPods 4 offer similar features for a little less money.
Best AirPods Pro 2 deals
Apple AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart: $139
Walmart has the USB-C AirPods Pro 2 available for $139. The retailer is also offering three free months of Apple TV and Apple Fitness Plus, along with four free months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 at B&H: $199
These Apple earbuds are $50 off at B&H Photo. Plus, if you use a Payboo* credit card, you’ll get the sales tax as cash back, which can save you a chunk of change.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 at Best Buy: $188
You can save $62 on the AirPods Pro 2 at Best Buy. Best Buy also has its own trade-in program where you can save up to $30 in exchange for your old headphones or earbuds. And new subscribers will get up to three free months of Apple TV, Apple Music and Apple Fitness Plus with the purchase.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 at Target: 2%50
Target has the AirPods Pro 2 for $250, but you can secure 5% off when you use your Target Circle Card* for the purchase.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 at Apple (refurbished): $189
Apple is no longer carrying the AirPods Pro 2 on its site, however refurbished models can be found for $189. Pay using your Apple Card* and you’ll get 3% cash back, which works out to a little more than $7 in savings.
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How we choose the best AirPods Pro 2 deals at CNET
AirPods Pro 2 are some of the most popular earbuds on the market, and for now they are still available at most major retailers across the board. Many companies offer a few exclusive benefits, like free services with the purchase or extra discounts when you pay with their card. We’ve included the best of these retailer-exclusive offers in our list of deals above, so you don’t have to worry about leaving any money on the table.
Powered by Apple’s H2 chip, the second-gen AirPods Pro delivers some of the best noise-canceling capabilities out there at the moment. Before the debut of the AirPods Pro 3, the Pro 2 held a top spot on our list of the overall best noise-canceling headphones. They support Adaptive Audio, which automatically adjusts the level of noise canceling to suit your environment, and they have a transparency mode for when you need to be more aware of your surroundings.
Thanks to their lightweight design and IP54 dust- and sweat-resistance, the second-gen AirPods Pro have earned a previous spot on our list of the best headphones for working out. They are not completely waterproof so they can’t be used in the rain or other extreme conditions.
The earbuds themselves have a battery life of up to six hours with active noise canceling and the charging case supports up to 30 hours of listening time per charge.
*All information about the Target Circle Card, B&H Payboo card and Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuers.
