The new iPhones have finally been unveiled, and — for the first time — they won’t have headphones or chargers in the box. It’s a good thing, then, that Apple’s AirPod true wireless headphones have never been more affordable. The current version of the AirPods will cost you $159 (with the standard charging case) or $199 (with the wireless charging case) at the Apple Store, while the AirPods Pro — with their active-noise cancellation and better sound quality — will set you back $249. But thanks to Amazon Prime Day (and sales from competing retailers), the standard AirPods have been selling for $115, and the AirPods Pro are widely available for $199. In both cases, those are at or near the lowest prices we’ve seen to date. (Apple’s new AirPods Studio over-ear headphone are still very much a rumor, and were not announced alongside the iPhones.)
While the AirPod models have plenty of advantages when paired with Apple devices, just remember that there are plenty of other great non-Apple headphones on sale this week, too.
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New iPhones were unveiled Tuesday, and they will come without wired headphones in the box for the first time ever. In the meantime, Apple’s current top of the line noise-canceling true wireless headphones are now back to selling at $199. That’s still pricey, but it’s $50 off what you’ll pay at the Apple Store, and $20 less than their usual price at Amazon.
The standard AirPods with the wired charging case have been selling for $125 on Amazon. But for Prime Day, the price is $115, making an extra $10 savings. While I’d like to see them hit $99, that’s about the best price you’ll see for the standard AirPods. The Airpods with the wireless charging case are on sale for $150 (they list for $200 but also sell for less than that).
