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If you’ve been waiting for Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro to go on sale, your patience has paid off. At Amazon, the headphones are currently $50 off, making them just $200. That’s a return to the all-time lowest price they fetched on the .
Despite similar appearances, the second-generation AirPods Pro feature some notable improvements over their 2019 predecessor. For starters, the inclusion of Apple’s new H2 chip means the headphones boast better noise-canceling performance and a more functional transparency mode. Audio quality is similarly improved, as is integration with Apple products. They also come with touch controls, a feature missing from the original model, and slightly improved battery life.
Of course, they are not perfect. The touch controls can take a while to master and battery life, despite improvements, isn’t quite as good as some competing models. You also need an iPhone or iPad to get the most out of the AirPods Pro, which makes them less appealing options for Android users. Still, they’re a bargain, especially when you can get them for less than their usual high street price.
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