The AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic deal at $179

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="AirPods Pro 3 | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/257943_Airpods_Pro3_AKrales_0108.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> AirPods Pro 3 | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good discount on the Apple AirPods Pro 3, but like the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/e/1000323">latest iPad Mini</a> and the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/e/1000832">M5 MacBook Airs</a>, a great one is happening now for October Prime Day. You can snag a pair of the noise-canceling earbuds that include five ear tip sizes, live translation, and fantastic sound for $179 at Amazon (originally $249). I expect other retailers to offer a similar price in the coming days.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the first time the price has gone below $190 since Prime Day in June. Since then, Apple launched the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/995273/airpods-5-wireless-charging-case-review">AirPods 5</a>, and the most feature-complete version with a wireless charging case costs <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0HJB76H2V/">$149.99</a>. Those are great if you prefer earbuds that don’t form a seal in your ears, but for everyone else, the AirPods Pro 3 are a much better value at just $30 more right now.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>AirPods Pro 3</h3> <div class="product-description">The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/headphone-review/777798/airpods-pro-3-review-active-noise-cancelling-live-translation-headphones">Read our review</a>.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/257943_Airpods_Pro3_AKrales_0145.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Hands holding the open case for the AirPods Pro 3 above multi-colored books on a wooden table." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cancellation-Translation-Headphones-High-Fidelity/dp/B0FQFB8FMG"> <strike>$249</strike> $179 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/headphone-review/777798/airpods-pro-3-review-active-noise-cancelling-live-translation-headphones">Read our AirPods Pro 3 review.</a></h5>