Amazon offers first price cut on AirPods Pro 3 to $239

Amazon introduced the first price cut on Apple's newly released AirPods Pro 3 on Thursday, listing the earbuds for $239, down from the $249 retail price the company set at launch this month. The modest $10 reduction is the earliest discount on the third generation AirPods Pro since they became available and is being offered alongside a range of trade‑in and refurbished deals from other retailers.

Amazon’s listing shows free delivery estimates around September 25 and earlier delivery windows for Prime members, according to the retailer. Best Buy is offering steeper savings for shoppers willing to trade in eligible devices, with trade‑in credits that can reduce the AirPods Pro 3 to as little as $119.99 in some configurations. Renewed and refurbished AirPods Pro 2 units are also heavily discounted online, with refurbished models appearing at roughly $140, providing a lower‑cost alternative to the latest model.

Apple has promoted several upgrades in the AirPods Pro 3. The company says the earbuds feature a new foaminfused silicone ear tip design, improved active noise cancellation that it calls twice as effective as the previous generation, an IP57 water resistance rating, and a...