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Amazon slashes Apple AirPods Pro 3 to $169

Published 17 June 2026

Amazon has launched a series of aggressive early discounts on Apple AirPods ahead of its Prime Day shopping event, with the flagship AirPods Pro 3 hitting a new all-time low price of $169. The sales, which are already live, also feature the standard AirPods 4 at their lowest-ever price of $79.80.

The AirPods Pro 3, which launched in September 2025, have seen their price reduced from a regular retail price of $249, representing a discount of $80. This price point has been matched by at least one other major retailer, indicating a competitive pre-Prime Day market for Apple's premium earbuds. The AirPods 4, with a regular price of $119, are now available for under $80, a discount of roughly 33 percent. A model of the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation is also discounted to $125.40.

These early promotions are tied to Amazon's Prime Day sale, which is scheduled to run from Tuesday, June 23, through Friday, June 26. The deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members, though the service offers a 30-day free trial. The timing means many orders could be delivered in time for Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, June 21.

The AirPods Pro 3 are noted for several key upgrades over previous...

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