As the best headphones Apple has to offer, there have been some wonderful deals on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 – they dropped to just AU$293 during Amazon's Prime Day sale in October, for example.
But, if you've somehow resisted the temptation of such low prices, now is the time to reap their rewards. Amazon has just slashed the price of the AirPods Pro 2 even further, now with a massive 28% discount, bringing them down to an all-time low of AU$289.
Black Friday is just over a month away, starting on November 29, and while there are sure to be plenty of Black Friday deals on Apple and other big-ticket items, we don't recommend waiting any longer to snag a pair. of the AirPods Pro 2. That's because the best AirPods are becoming even more attractive in the coming days, as Apple releases an update that makes them a true alternative to over-the-counter headphones.
Now I want to make this very clear: Apple's Hearing Health will only be available in the United States and Canada at launch. However, we expect it to reach Australian shores in some point in the future, and even if the hearing benefits of the AirPods Pro 2 are minimal compared to a real hearing aid, they come at a fraction of the cost.
And don't worry about whether the Pro 2 AirPods' suction tips will fit properly: there are four sizes to choose from. And, if Hearing Health comes Down Under, your hearing test will tell you whether or not they fit well enough.
However, once again, the functionality of the headphones is not the only thing. In our Apple AirPods Pro 2 review, we rated their sound quality as “brilliant” and their noise reduction as “phenomenal,” and presented just two reasons why. shouldn't Buy them: 1) there are better options for Android users and 2) they are quite expensive. The first is a given, but now they are much more affordable.
However, we understand that some people just do it. No They like to seal the pads on their headphones and are willing to give up the noise-canceling benefits for a more comfortable, less intense fit. If that's you, the new AirPods 4 are also getting their first discount since their launch.
You can find our full thoughts on comparing the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, but here's a quick breakdown of how they line up.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | AirPods Pro 2 | AirPods 4 (ANC) |
| Current price | 289 Australian dollars | 279 Australian dollars |
| Battery | 6 hours without ANC, 30 hours with case | 5 hours without ANC, 20 hours with case |
| Weight | 5.3g per earbud | 4.3g per earbud |
| African National Congress | Yeah | Yeah |
| Spatial audio | Yes, with dynamic head tracking. | Yes, with dynamic head tracking. |
| Water Durability | IP54 | IP54 |
The biggest difference between the two, as you can probably see, is the silicone tips on the AirPods Pro 2, as well as the touch sensor on their stem that allows for greater media control. Your choice will depend on your personal preference, i.e. whether or not you like the Pro 2's snug fit, but you can't go wrong either way, especially at these prices.