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AirPods Pro 2 Drop to $169.99 as AirPods Pro 3 Hold at $249

The older model’s renewed discount reframes the choice as price versus Pro 3’s improved ANC plus longer battery life.

Overview

  • As of Oct. 17, Amazon is listing AirPods Pro 2 at $169.99, a 32% discount that matches their October Prime Day price.
  • Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 went on sale Sept. 19 for $249, with Apple claiming roughly eight hours of battery life and active noise cancellation up to twice as effective as the Pro 2.
  • Review coverage positions the Pro 2 as the stronger value at $169 for buyers who want solid ANC, balanced sound, and seamless Apple ecosystem features without paying the new-model premium.
  • Historical pricing shows Pro 2 routinely at $199 and occasionally at $169, a pattern that has resumed following the Pro 3 launch.
  • A fresh refurbished option briefly undercuts new-unit pricing, with Woot offering factory reconditioned Pro 2 at $107.99 using code EARBUDS20 and an Amazon-backed one‑year warranty.