{"id":925299,"date":"2026-10-08T12:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T12:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/925299\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T12:52:11","slug":"apples-iconic-airpods-pro-3-anc-earbuds-are-still-just-179-even-after-amazon-prime-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/925299\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s Iconic AirPods Pro 3 ANC Earbuds Are Still Just $179 Even After Amazon Prime Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Save $70: Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news-live\/best-october-prime-day-deals-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon\u2019s Prime Day sale<\/a> is over, there are still some deals hanging around \u2014 like Apple\u2019s AirPods Pro 3 for the <a data-aps-asc-subtag=\"2954683|2\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"cnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0FQFB8FMG\" data-wp-interactive=\"zd\/analytics\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.trackClick\" data-zd-otc=\"1\" data-zd-track-action-outcome=\"outbound_click\" data-zd-track-event=\"select_item,view_item\" data-zd-track-item-category=\"MANUAL-OFFER-NO-PRODUCT-CATALOG-ENTRY\" data-zd-track-item-list-index=\"null\" data-zd-track-item-name=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FQFB8FMG\" data-zd-track-location-id=\"BODY\" data-zd-track-module=\"LINK\" data-zd-track-monetization-intent=\"opted_in\" data-zd-track-monetization-status=\"on\" data-zd-track-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFB8FMG&amp;app_deeplink=1&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fdeals%2Foasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-apple-airpods-pro-3-prime-day-deal%2F\" data-zd-track-page-uuid=\"2954683|2\" data-zd-track-raw-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFB8FMG&amp;app_deeplink=1&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fdeals%2Foasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-apple-airpods-pro-3-prime-day-deal%2F\" data-zd-track-raw-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FQFB8FMG\" data-product-uuid=\"ce7518c8-161b-4b34-ade5-958d2c3ba11a\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFB8FMG&amp;app_deeplink=1&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fdeals%2Foasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-apple-airpods-pro-3-prime-day-deal%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" data-zd-track-element-label=\"bargain price of just $179\">bargain price of just $179<\/a>. That\u2019s a full $70 off the usual $249 retail price, a great deal on some of the very <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-wireless-earbuds\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best wireless earbuds<\/a> on sale today.<\/p>\n<p>And remember, even though Prime Day is over, there is still time to shop for last-minute deals on everything <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/deals\/best-october-prime-day-tablet-deals-2026-10-07\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">from new tablets<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/deals\/best-october-prime-day-tv-deals-2026-10-07\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">big-screen TVs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img class=\"zd-product-summary-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Apple-AirPods-Pro-3-on-a-purple-background.jpg\" alt=\"Apple AirPods Pro 3 on a purple background\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"zd-product-summary-card__superlative\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$179 (original price: $249) \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tApple AirPods Pro 3\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>CNET\u2019s audio expert, David Carnoy, crowned the AirPods Pro 3 the best wireless earbuds for Apple users in 2026. They deliver excellent sound, strong noise cancellation and Apple\u2019s signature sleek design. Plus, they\u2019re an absolute bargain at this price.<\/p>\n<p>David also awarded the AirPods Pro 3\u00a0a CNET Editors\u2019 Choice Award. He found they improved on their predecessors in just about every major category: fit, sound quality, noise cancellation and battery life.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"exco-video-player__poster\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ex.co\/transformations-account\/production\/bf6379df-047b-4e0a-b804-89ce1cc89281\/7af52f32-b67b-47e3-9431-dbda3856798c\/thumbnail-720.webp\" alt=\"Testing AirPods Pro 3 and Live Translation With My Family\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>They come with the same H2 chip as the older AirPods Pro but also support new features, such as <a data-link-uuid=\"599c5641-4040-4bf6-a45c-0a42be5b9584\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/airpods-pro-3-can-live-translate-conversations-in-your-ear\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">live translation<\/a>, which lets you instantly translate live conversations in other languages, and a built-in <a data-link-uuid=\"38566fe4-e39e-413e-8913-b82a43121fb3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/the-airpods-pro-3-can-read-your-heart-rate-and-motivate-you-during-workouts-without-a-smart-watch-or-ring\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">heart rate monitor<\/a>. They\u2019re IP57 dust- and water-resistant (a jump from the Pro 2\u2019s IPX4 rating), so you can use them for workouts. They also come with silicone ear tips in five sizes, including an extra-extra-small size, which is a bonus for those who found the Pro 2 buds too big.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatives you may like<\/p>\n<p>The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are some of the best wireless earbuds you can buy right now, and they\u2019re even better at this price. However, if you\u2019re looking for more options, we\u2019ve got a growing list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/deals\/best-headphone-deals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best headphone deals<\/a> available. <\/p>\n<p>For casual listening, the Soundcore P20i buds are a good budget-friendly option. The pair features oversized 10mm drivers for powerful sound, plus offers a solid battery life of up to 30 hours. Amazon is currently <a data-aps-asc-subtag=\"2954683|2\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"cnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0BTYCRJSS\" data-wp-interactive=\"zd\/analytics\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.trackClick\" data-zd-otc=\"1\" data-zd-track-action-outcome=\"outbound_click\" data-zd-track-event=\"select_item,view_item\" data-zd-track-item-category=\"MANUAL-OFFER-NO-PRODUCT-CATALOG-ENTRY\" data-zd-track-item-list-index=\"null\" data-zd-track-item-name=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Soundcore-Wireless-Bluetooth-Water-Resistant-Customization\/dp\/B0BTYCRJSS?th=1\" data-zd-track-location-id=\"BODY\" data-zd-track-module=\"LINK\" data-zd-track-monetization-intent=\"opted_in\" data-zd-track-monetization-status=\"on\" data-zd-track-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSoundcore-Wireless-Bluetooth-Water-Resistant-Customization%2Fdp%2FB0BTYCRJSS%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fdeals%2Foasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-apple-airpods-pro-3-prime-day-deal%2F\" data-zd-track-page-uuid=\"2954683|2\" data-zd-track-raw-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSoundcore-Wireless-Bluetooth-Water-Resistant-Customization%2Fdp%2FB0BTYCRJSS%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fdeals%2Foasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-apple-airpods-pro-3-prime-day-deal%2F\" data-zd-track-raw-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Soundcore-Wireless-Bluetooth-Water-Resistant-Customization\/dp\/B0BTYCRJSS?th=1\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSoundcore-Wireless-Bluetooth-Water-Resistant-Customization%2Fdp%2FB0BTYCRJSS%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Fdeals%2Foasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-oasis-1791460915-apple-airpods-pro-3-prime-day-deal%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" data-product-uuid=\"f5d09785-5cbd-4585-a9b0-a194d92e1244\" data-zd-track-element-label=\"offering them for $21\">offering them for $21<\/a>, down from $40.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"Oliver Haslam\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791463931_572_ee43218a-f9ae-4d3a-8722-0331bd61ccc5.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-64 photo\" height=\"64\" width=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he&#8217;d like to admit.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nWith a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never too far away from whatever social network is trending today and is never short of an opinion to share.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/profiles\/ohaslam\/\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" class=\"articleAuthorBioFooter_link\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSee full bio\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Save $70: Even though Amazon\u2019s Prime Day sale is over, there are still some deals hanging around \u2014&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":925300,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,61],"class_list":["post-925299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=925299"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925299\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/925300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=925299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=925299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=925299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}