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Amazon Drops AirPods Pro 3 to $189.99

The retailer price is about 25% below Apple’s $249 list and reflects the routine, short‑lived third‑party discounts that drive street prices down before Apple’s fall hardware season.

Overview

  • Amazon, which cut the price on Friday, August 7, 2026, is selling AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, roughly $60 off Apple’s $249 MSRP and the lowest widely available price reporters found.
  • Retailers have pushed the model down from typical third‑party street prices of $229–$239 toward $199 during summer sales, with only a few brief dips below $189 earlier this year such as a short $184 run in February and Prime Day markdowns in June.
  • Apple itself rarely discounts AirPods directly, so these savings come from third‑party sellers and limited promotions rather than from apple.com or Apple Stores.
  • The AirPods Pro 3’s improved fit, stronger active noise cancellation, longer battery life and added heart‑rate sensor make this model especially appealing when retailers cut prices.
  • Shoppers should expect quick sellouts and brief restocks during these cycles and should check condition and warranty on renewed listings because prices can shift again ahead of Apple’s fall product releases.