> At a Glance
> – Best Buy cuts $50 off Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3, pricing them at $200
> – Upgraded ANC rivals Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds
> – Real-time translation and heart-rate sensing debut in-ear
> – Why it matters: iPhone owners get flagship features for less, but Android users miss out
Apple’s just-released AirPods Pro 3 already hit their first major discount-Best Buy is selling them for $200, down from the usual $250. The deal lands days after News Of Fort Worth reviewer Ryan J. Thompson called them “the best AirPods yet” and worth the jump even from the second-generation model.
What’s New Inside
The third-generation buds push active noise cancellation closer to over-ear territory. Our tests found they hush everything except the shrillest sounds, matching the performance of Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2.
- Sound profile: Boosted highs and lows with crisp detail
- Fit tweak: Thicker, foam-layered tips seal smaller ears better
- Durability: IP57 rating handles sweat and dust (skip the pool)
Apple-Only Superpowers
Tight hardware-software integration unlocks tricks rival buds can’t touch. Pair the Pros with an Apple Intelligence iPhone and spoken phrases translate in real time through the earbuds. An on-board sensor also delivers surprisingly accurate heart-rate readings during workouts.
Quick pairing, hands-free Siri, and automatic device hopping remain iOS-only perks-Android listeners lose most extras.
Deal Reality Check
| Who Wins | Who Waits |
|---|---|
| iPhone loyalists wanting flagship ANC for $50 less | Android users who’ll see half the features go dark |
| Pop, hip-hop, and bright-jazz fans craving punchy lows | Budget hunters hoping prices dip even lower this quarter |
The promotion has no listed end date, but launch-week discounts rarely linger.
Key Takeaways
- Best Buy’s $200 tag is the first widespread markdown on Apple’s newest earbuds
- ANC upgrades put the Pros in the same league as premium over-ear sets
- Translation and heart-rate tricks require an iPhone running Apple Intelligence
- Same-pocket Android users should shop our alternate earbud guide instead
Grab the deal while it lasts if you’re knee-deep in Apple’s garden; everyone else should weigh what they’ll actually get for $200 before clicking buy.
