Apple's AirPods Pro (8/10, Wired recommends) are rare exceptions in the modern electronics market. Even though the number and quality of wireless earbuds keeps changing around them, they keep getting better. Now that they're on sale for Black Friday at the lowest price I've ever seen, there's no reason for iPhone owners to buy anything else.
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The best AirPods deal ever
The first time I tried out the latest AirPods Pro at Apple's launch event, it was easy to get caught up in the hype. Apple representatives know how to make their products special, to the point where you're almost fighting Not to love them. Still, it only took me a few days to get hooked on the Pro. It all started with a seemingly magical new feature: noise-suppressing transparency mode.
As a recovering audio professional and current audio reviewer, my ears are my livelihood. So when Apple promised the AirPods Pro's completely natural-looking transparency mode can suppress loud noisesI was equal parts skeptical and fascinated. But the noise suppression actually works. Although Apple is quick to tell you that these earbuds are not certified as earplugs, I've worn them to concerts and even Russell Wilson's extremely loud comeback game at Lumen Field to play against his former Seahawks. It happened, and the buds were holding up surprisingly well. Destruction.
Of course, this is a reason for many people to like the AirPods Pro. They have great sound, noise cancellation that is good enough to beat some best noise-canceling headphonesA sleek and airy design, and (in the latest iteration) extensive controls. The lack of volume controls was the biggest drawback in the previous generation and Apple made it completely convenient in the current pair.
The biggest disadvantage of the Pro is their battery life which is around 6 hours with noise cancellation on, which will reduce over time. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either. Even with what they offer, their basic $250 price tag deserves at least some hesitation. This is no longer the case – pun intended. (Speaking of the case, it now adds multiple recharges for a total of 24 hours of playback.)
Other great Apple deals
As a company, Apple isn't particularly known for offering discounts on its products often. However, this Black Friday, we've found some particularly great sales. For more, check out our roundup Best Black Friday Apple Deals,
best macbook It's on sale for over $200 off for most people.
Apple has also recently updated the latest small tablet, ipad miniAnd it's about $100 off. This is the best time to get the smallest tablet for kids to roam,
The Watch Series 10 (9/10, Wired recommends) is also on sale for about $70 off. apple watch sewhich is ours best apple watch For most people, it's also on sale for $100 off.