"30% Off AirPods Pro: Apple's Top Noise-Cancelling Earbuds for Valentine's Day"

In time for Valentine's Day, Amazon is offering the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds at a remarkable price of $169.99, representing a 32% discount and the best deal of the year so far. While the newly released AirPods 4 are also available at reduced prices—the base model costs $99.99 and the noise-canceling version is priced at $148.99—the AirPods Pro remains the superior choice due to its superior sound quality and enhanced noise-canceling capabilities.

Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99

### Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

2$249.00 save 32%$169.99 at Amazon$249.00 save 32%$169.99 at Best BuyThe AirPods Pro stands out as the finest "true wireless" earbuds for iPhone users, thanks to its passively isolating in-ear design, excellent active noise-canceling technology, low-distortion driver and amplifier, and the Apple H2 chip. It also features practical functions such as Adaptive Transparency Mode, allowing you to hear your surroundings clearly without removing your earbuds, and Conversation Mode, which automatically amplifies voices during conversations. The second-generation AirPods Pro replaces the Lightning port with a more versatile USB Type-C port and comes equipped with a MagSafe charging case as standard.

Should You Opt for the AirPods Pro Over the AirPods 4 with ANC?

The AirPods Pro is undeniably the superior option, justifying its higher price tag of $70 compared to the AirPods 4 ANC. Both models offer active noise-canceling, but the AirPods Pro delivers superior sound quality and more effective noise-canceling due to its design. The AirPods 4 ANC adopts an open-ear style with fixed tips, sitting outside the ear for comfort but resulting in noticeable sound leakage and ambient noise interference.

Conversely, the AirPods Pro uses an in-ear style that seals the ear canal, effectively blocking external sounds. Adjustable tips ensure a perfect fit across various ear sizes, crucial for optimal performance. At this price point, the only compelling reason to choose the AirPods 4 ANC would be if you prefer the less intrusive open-ear design.

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