Apple’s Top-Rated AirPods Pro 2 Are Just $179 Ahead of Black Friday

When it comes to earbuds, Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro has been one of our top picks since they first hit shelves back in 2022. They feature a sleek design along with top-notch sound and noise-canceling capabilities. Right now, you can snag a pair at a serious discount. This early Black Friday deal at Amazon has knocked $70 off the usual price, which brings them down to just $179.

This early Black Friday offer is a serious bargain, though it's still $10 more than the all-time lowest price we've ever seen for these Apple earbuds. They could return to that record-low price as we get closer to Black Friday, although waiting could mean missing this deal, as there's no guaranteeing how long this discount will last. It's also worth noting that you can snag them for $180 at Best Buy, where you'll also get three free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness Plus (if you're a new subscriber).

The earbuds promise an impressive battery life of up to 30 hours on one single charge (including the battery life stored in the charging case). They instantly pair and switch between Apple devices, making these wireless earbuds a joy to use for those with iPhones, iPads and other Apple tech. The AirPods Pro 2 also recently picked up some new hearing aid-like features, making them an ideal accessibility tool for a lot of folks. 

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If you plan on picking these to use with your Apple Vision Pro headset, you'll enjoy support for 20-bit/48kHz lossless audio with ultralow latency. The Apple Vision Pro has built-in speakers, so AirPods aren't an essential add-on, but they do allow for a more immersive -- and private -- viewing experience if you want to lose yourself in a movie.

If the AirPods Pro 2 isn't quite what you are looking for, there are tons of other early Black Friday headphone deals available. We've also rounded up all the best early Black Friday Apple deals if you're in the market for a new MacBook, Apple Watch, iPad or other Apple tech.