These AirPods are our first pick out of every model, and they're $80 off during Amazon's Spring Sale (2025)

In 2024, Apple unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand's latest earbuds, you shouldn't forget about the sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware -- especially if you're looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. Amazon's Big Spring Sale commenced on Tuesday, and deals are in full swing through Monday, March 31. This includes a discount on the price of the best Apple earbuds you can buy.

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TheAirPods Pro (2nd Gen), which are some of our favorite earbuds and our top pick out of the AirPods lineup, keep getting a lower and lower price at select retailers. Right now, they are on sale at Amazon for $80 off, bringing the price down to $170.

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These are the AirPods that are also getting a major free software update that will turn them into clinical-grade hearing aids sometime this fall. If you're interested, this is a great time to pick up a pair.

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Apple AirPods Pro with USB-C (2nd Gen) for $170 (save $80)

$170 at Amazon

The AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) tops ZDNET's best AirPods listbecause they offer impressive sound quality, immersive noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and a wireless charging case. With six hours of battery life and Apple's latest H2 chip, you're getting the most modern tech in these Apple earbuds.

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And, because the case can utilize wireless charging, you can plunk it down on a MagSafe charger, an Apple Watch charger, or a Qi-compatible charging mat for non-Apple tech products.

ZDNET editor-in-chief Jason Hiner says the pair are the most easily recommendable of the four AirPod models. "That's because they fit almost every type of ear, they are very comfortable to wear, and they include all of the best and latest features that Apple has to offer in headphones. Plus, they get a bonus set of new features as part of the iOS 17 update, which won't come to any of the other AirPods," he writes.

If you're ready to replace that old pair of wired earbuds with one of our favorite wireless earbuds, you might as well hop on this AirPods Pro 2 deal. Plus, shop more Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals, too.

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How I rated this deal

Based on ZDNET's rating system, these 32% savings grants this AirPods Pro 2 deal a 4/5 Editor's deal rating. This $170 sale price is a popular offer I see come available during seasonal savings events, and is the same deal offered during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.