We are letting readers know that Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale is kicking off early, with the AirPods Pro 3 now available for as low as $179 shipped. Although the official Prime Big Deal Days are still about 48 hours away, Amazon has already begun offering Apple’s flagship AirPods Pro 3 at $179 with free shipping.
– AirPods Pro 3 $179 (Reg. $249) – one of the best deals ever
The current‑generation Pro model normally lists for $249; we’ve seen it dip to $199 a few times this summer, but today’s price cuts $70 off, delivering a substantial discount.
Apple recently unveiled the all‑new AirPods 5 in two versions: the base model with ANC for $129 and the upgraded version that adds a Wireless Charging Case. The base AirPods 5 at $129 already offers solid value, yet the AirPods Pro 3 at $179 is only $30 more than the upgraded AirPods 5 and provides far more capability.
The Pro 3 delivers three times better active noise cancellation, extended battery life, and advanced health features such as on‑board heart‑rate sensing and hearing‑aid support, among others.
For a deeper comparison, see our recent face‑off: AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 5.
The base AirPods 5 at $129 remain a good buy, but the far more advanced AirPods Pro 3 at $179 represents a notable discount we’ve only recorded once before today.
This price drop arrives just a few weeks after Apple rolled out a suite of new features for the AirPods Pro 3 alongside iOS 27. The update introduced the long‑requested Custom EQ option:
“AirPods are designed and engineered by Apple to faithfully represent music, TV shows and movies, and calls…If you prefer a different sound profile, you can customize how AirPods represent any audio played.”
Additional enhancements include new ways to manage Adaptive Audio, improved Find My integration, and more.