{
  "id": 12132515,
  "title": "AirPods Pro 3 plummet to $179 at Amazon ahead of October Prime Day — act fast to save $70",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/airpods-pro-3-plummet-to-179-at-amazon-ahead-of-october-prime-day-act",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:11:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/oct-5-early-prime-day-apple-airpods-pro-3-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon is offering a significant discount on the AirPods Pro 3 ahead of Prime Day, with the earbuds priced at $179, a $70 reduction from their original $249 price tag. This deal is available as of October 5, making it a timely opportunity for consumers looking to save money on these popular wireless earbuds. While the lowest-ever price for the AirPods Pro 3 was $169, just prior to last year's Prime Day event, the current $179 price is still a solid deal, saving customers $70 over the original cost. This offer is set to expire, however, so buyers should take advantage of it promptly to avoid missing out on the savings. Despite the impending release of new AirPods models, the AirPods Pro 3 continue to be a top choice for Apple users due to their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and ease of pairing with Apple devices. They also offer additional features such as built-in heart rate sensors for active users, and boast impressive battery life, providing up to 8 hours of playback with active noise cancellation enabled, or up to 10 hours in transparency mode. With these compelling advantages, the AirPods Pro 3 at $179 is undoubtedly a wise purchase for those seeking a premium audio experience without breaking the bank.",
  "summary": "As of Oct. 5, the AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $179 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, 28% off their list price of $249.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "AirPods Max 2 Drop to $429 in All Colors for Prime Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/airpods-max-2-drop-to-429-in-all-colors-for-prime-day",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:40:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}