AirPods Pro 3 drop to $179, matching lowest price ever

Amazon has discounted Apple's AirPods Pro 3 to $179, one of the lowest prices ever recorded, ahead of its fall Prime Day event. The deal marks a $70 reduction from the regular $249 list price. The price drop follows Apple's recent release of the AirPods 5, which start at $129 with active noise cancellation, making the Pro 3 only $30 more for advanced features like superior ANC, heart rate sensing, and hearing aid capabilities. The discount comes weeks after an iOS 27 update added Custom EQ and improved Find My integration to the Pro 3. This is only the second time the Pro 3 has reached this price point, previously seen this summer at $199. Amazon's fall Prime Big Deal Days officially begins in about 48 hours, but this early deal is available now.