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Apple AirPods Pro 3 are discounted by almost $60 on Amazon — the must-have earbuds for Apple fans

Apple AirPods Pro 3 prices are dropping significantly across major retailers, creating a rare window for consumers to secure the earbuds below standard costs.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 21:38 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Yahoo Lifestyle Canada · Syracuse.com · 9to5Toys · CNET · Mashable.

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The obvious questions

What is the current pricing status of the AirPods Pro 3?

Retailers including Amazon and Target are offering the earbuds at significant discounts, with some prices falling below $200.

When are the next generation AirPods expected?

Current reporting indicates the next generation is not expected until 2027.

Are other Apple audio products on sale?

Yes, sales are currently active for the AirPods 4, Pro 3, and Max models.

🌍 Around the world

Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 23, 21:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 24, 04:30 UTC · Diario AS

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

The story so far

Shoppers are finding Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds available for prices notably lower than recent peak sales events. Consumers seeking the current generation model can now access discounts reaching nearly $60 on Amazon, while Target has adjusted its pricing to bring the devices under the $200 threshold.

The price adjustments arrive as part of a wider trend in retail discounting for Apple audio hardware, with CNET noting active sales across the AirPods 4, Pro 3, and Max lines. While Yahoo Lifestyle Canada and Mashable highlight the depth of the current Amazon promotion relative to previous Prime Day offers, the market activity suggests a coordinated effort by major platforms to move inventory during the current cycle.

Despite the sudden decline in price, the long-term outlook for the hardware remains steady according to 9to5Toys, which suggests the next generation of the product is not expected to arrive until 2027. Coverage does not yet specify whether these current price drops are limited-time promotional windows or a permanent shift in market valuation for the Pro 3 series.

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