This Valentine's Day, Amazon offers the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds for just $169.99 with free shipping—a 32% discount and the year's best price so far. While the new AirPods 4 (base model: $99.99, noise-canceling: $148.99) are also on sale, the AirPods Pro remain superior due to enhanced sound quality and noise cancellation.

Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

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iPhone users will appreciate the AirPods Pro's superior audio. Its in-ear design, combined with active noise cancellation, a low-distortion driver and amplifier, and the Apple H2 chip, delivers exceptional sound. Features like Adaptive Transparency Mode (for enhanced ambient sound awareness) and Conversation Mode (for clearer voice pickup) add to their appeal. The second generation boasts a more versatile USB-C charging port and includes a MagSafe charging case.

AirPods Pro vs. AirPods 4 with ANC: Which Should You Choose?

The AirPods Pro's $70 premium over the AirPods 4 ANC is justified by its superior performance. Both offer active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro delivers noticeably better sound and noise reduction thanks to its design. The AirPods 4 ANC, with its open-ear design and non-adjustable tips, allows for significant sound leakage and ambient noise intrusion.

In contrast, the AirPods Pro's in-ear design creates a superior seal, passively blocking external noise. Adjustable ear tips ensure a proper fit, maximizing performance. The only reason to opt for the AirPods 4 ANC at this price point is a strong preference against in-ear earbuds.

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