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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Apple AirPods Pro 2 hit lowest price since Black Friday at five different retailers
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are currently on offer at a number of top shops. Owners of Apple devices who are considering enhancing their music and streaming experiences can currently bag the AirPods Pro 2 at a significantly reduced price. Typically priced at £229, these earphones have been slashed to their lowest price since Black Friday at five major retailers. Argos, Currys, Amazon, EE, and Very have all knocked £40 off the sought-after device, bringing the price down to £189. This 17 per cent saving makes it an ideal time to purchase the AirPods, especially as they remain full price on the official Apple website. The AirPods Pro 2 come with an in-built Active Noise Cancellation feature, making them handy for use when communicating, exercising or on the move. Additionally, their 'Adaptive Audio' feature ensures the right balance of noise control in any setting. They also boast a 'Transparency mode' allowing users to be aware of their surroundings, and a 'Conversation Awareness' tool that automatically reduces the volume when conversing with someone nearby. The case is sweat and water-resistant too. The AirPods also provide clinical-grade support for 'perceived mild to moderate hearing loss', reports the Mirror. Apple AirPods Pro 2 £229 £189 Argos BUY NOW Product Description Alternatively, Samsung owners can opt for a pair of Galaxy Buds3s for £159, which have been re-engineered at an angle to bring sound closer to the user's ears, These offer a six-hour playtime and are also water-resistant. There's a small blade-shaped feature on the side of each bud for easy volume adjustment. Elsewhere, Bose offers its own wireless earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, priced at £179.95 and available in black, purple, beige, and teal colours. Key features include noise-cancellation, water resistance, and finger-tip control. The AirPods Pro 2 from Apple are an unsurprisingly popular choice, and they have racked up over 15,000 reviews on Amazon, where they boast an impressive 4.6-star rating. One five-star reviewer said: "Just bought my first set of these pods, all I can say is they are brilliant, well worth the money. I would highly recommend them." A second shopper raved that the AirPods Pro 2 'knock the socks off' previous AirPod generations, saying: "I use these a lot. The noise cancelling is brilliant, as is the quality of the sound. "I stopped using my Bose headphones. It really is a step up from the older AirPods. Took me by surprise compared to the other ones." However, another buyer, though impressed, mentioned connectivity issues with non-Apple devices. They said: "I use an iPhone and iPad, but also a Windows laptop and an Android phone. "With the latter two devices, the AirPods don't work consistently. Sometimes the sound quality is poor, sometimes the microphone doesn't work. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. "You need to rely on a third-party app to see the battery, etc. So if you're not fully into the Apple ecosystem, it's best to choose another option." But another satisfied customer said: "Brilliant. I thought the original AirPod Pros were good, but these provide much better noise cancellation. "The hearing aid functionality works well, too. I have some hearing loss, and while I wouldn't want these as a replacement for proper hearing aids. They work well as a temporary substitute and are ideal for (e.g) watching television with a partner who doesn't want the sound turned up loud."
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Apple's AirPod Pro 2 cheapest price since Black Friday at five retailers
With a price tag of £229, the AirPods Pro 2 are seldom reduced Apple device owners looking to upgrade their music and streaming experiences can currently snap up the AirPods Pro 2 at a discounted price. Usually £229, the earphones have been knocked down to their lowest price since Black Friday at five leading retailers. The likes of EE, Argos, Currys, Amazon, Very have all shaved £40 off the coveted device, cutting the price to £189. The savings make it an optimal time to buy the AirPods, as they are still full price on the official Apple website. The AirPods Pro 2 have a built-in Active Noise Cancellation feature, making them practical for use when communicating, working out or on the go. Meanwhile, their 'Adaptive Audio' feature allows for the right mix of noise control in any environment. There's also a 'Transparency mode' so owners can hear their surroundings, and a 'Conversation Awareness' tool that lowers the volume automatically when speaking to someone nearby. The case is also sweat and water-resistant. The AirPods also offer clinical-grade support for 'perceived mild to moderate hearing loss'. Alternatively, Samsung owners can buy a pair of Galaxy Buds3s for £159, which have been redesigned at an angle to bring sound closer to the user's ears. They have a six-hour playtime and are also water-resistant. There's a small blade-shaped feature on the side of each bud which adjusts the volume easily. Elsewhere, Bose also has its own wireless earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are £179.95 and come in black, purple, beige and teal colourways. Features include noise-cancellation, water resistance and finger-tip control. Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have more than 15,000 reviews on Amazon. One five-star review reads: "Just bought my first set of these pods, all I can say they are brilliant well worth the money. I would highly recommend them." A second buyer liked them but said they had issues connecting them to non-Apple devices, adding: "I use an iPhone and iPad, but also a Windows laptop and an Android phone. With the latter two devices, the AirPods don't work consistently. Sometimes the sound quality is poor, sometimes the microphone doesn't work. "You need to rely on a third-party app to see the battery, etc. So if you're not fully into the Apple ecosystem, it's best to choose another option." A third buyer said they 'knock the socks off' older AirPod generations, adding: "I use these a lot. The noise cancelling is brilliant, as is the quality of the sound. I stopped using my Bose headphones. It really is a step up from the older AirPods. Took me by surprise compared to the other ones." A fourth customer concluded: "Brilliant. I thought the original AirPod Pros were good, but these provide much better noise cancellation. The hearing aid functionality works well, too. I have some hearing loss, and while I wouldn't want these as a replacement for proper hearing aids. They work well as a temporary substitute and are ideal for (e.g) watching television with a partner who doesn't want the sound turned up loud."
