Apple’s AirPods Pro were recently updated at the iPhone 15 event but nothing really changed except the case, which got a USB-C port to replace Lightning. However the old model is just as good, especially at this price: Walmart is selling the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro with a USB-C case for $169, a savings of $80, and the best price we’ve ever seen.
Other than the port and slightly better dust resistance, the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro are Apple’s best earbuds, with noise cancelation and fantastic audio. The design hasn’t changed since the 1st-gen model but the newer model has longer battery life (6 hours vs 4.5 hours), improved audio quality, Adaptive Transparency mode, and improved 2X noise cancellation.
With iOS 17, you’ll also get Adaptive Audio that blends Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation that blends the music you’re listening to with your changing environments to create a more natural experience, as well as faster automatic switching and new mute controls.
In our 4.5-star review, we praised the AirPods Pro as “the best choice for those who use Apple products” with a $80 discount they really can’t be beat.
