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Apple Airpods Pro are $160 off for Prime Day, plus other AirPods are up to 28% off

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Heitman, B. (2026, October 6). Apple Airpods Pro are $160 off for Prime Day, plus other AirPods are up to 28% off. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/amazon-october-prime-day-2026-airpods-deals-rcna601503

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Amazon's October Prime Day sale includes discounts on several Apple AirPods models, offering significant savings for Amazon Prime members through October 7. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 are both discounted, with the AirPods Pro 3 featuring five ear-tip sizes for a comfortable fit and excellent noise cancellation, while the AirPods 4 offer an open-fit design that is comfortable even during long listening sessions. Additionally, other Beats audio products such as wireless headphones and earbuds are also on sale, providing options for different preferences in style and function.

Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days sale, running from October 6-7, offers significant discounts on a wide range of products. A full-year Amazon Prime membership costs $139 and includes benefits such as free two-day shipping and access to exclusive deals like those during Prime Day events. Shoppers can find steep discounts on electronics, household items, fashion, and beauty products from brands like Levi’s, Hanes, and Dyson devices.

The sale features thousands of deals across categories, including 32-inch TVs for less than $200 and 56% off Greenies pet treats. Prime members can also get discounts on Amazon's own devices such as Fire TV sticks and Echo Dots, along with high-demand items like the Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000 at a reduced price of around $149.

Prime Big Deal Days serves as an opportunity to start holiday shopping early while inventory is up and prices are down. It’s advisable for non-members to sign up or try a free trial of Amazon Prime to take advantage of these deals. The event also highlights items that consumers often delay purchasing due to high costs, making it a strategic time to upgrade household essentials like vacuums and kitchen appliances. Additionally, beauty enthusiasts can find favorite products from brands preferred by celebrities for significant savings. Overall, the sale attracts both tech-savvy shoppers looking for gadgets and everyday users seeking value on essential items.

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I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I made sure that they: - Are at the lowest price in at least three months - Are 20% off or more - Are highly rated with at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon Why trust NBC Selected? I’m a commerce editor for NBC Selected who frequently covers deals and sales.

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🔮 I’ll be tracking AirPods deals for the duration of Prime Day and will update this story with additional deals that come up, so check back daily.

2026-10-06 · NBC News

Apple Airpods Pro are $160 off for Prime Day, plus other AirPods are up to 28% off · assertive framing

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October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through October 7, offering discounts on a number of Apple products, exclusive to Prime members. asserted

Day → call → members

If you’re in need of AirPods, are buying holiday gifts early or simply want to take advantage of the savings, Amazon is currently discounting a handful of versions. asserted

Amazon → ’re → versions

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Apple AirPods 4 are both currently marked down. asserted

Pro → mark → ?

I’ll be tracking AirPods deals for the duration of Prime Day and will update this story with additional deals that come up, so check back daily. asserted

that → track → deals

Not every pair of earbuds needs to seal itself into your ear canal for good sound. asserted

pair → need → sound

AirPods 4 take a lighter approach with a semi-open fit that, in our experience, feels relaxed and comfortable even during long listening sessions. asserted

that → take → sessions

That makes them a smart pick if you’ve never gotten along with rubber eartips. asserted

you → make → eartips

Despite the open design, they still offer great listening, plus the battery life holds up well at up to five hours per charge, with 25 more hours tucked away in the case. asserted

hours → offer → case

Finding the right fit is half the battle with earbuds, and Apple makes it easier by including five ear-tip sizes with AirPods Pro 3, more than most brands offer. asserted

brands → find → more

Once they’re settled in, they stay comfortable for hours, and the rest of the package delivers too: excellent noise cancellation, a natural-sounding transparency mode, clear call quality and solid battery life. asserted

rest → settle → package

The controls are a highlight as well, letting you swipe along either stem to change the volume without reaching for your phone. asserted

you → let → phone

Apple’s first-generation AirPods Pro are still a solid pick, especially since they’re 64 percent off. asserted

they → ’re → ?

They offer active noise cancellation to tune out a noisy commute, plus Transparency mode for when you need to hear what’s going on around you. asserted

what → offer → you

Spatial Audio makes music and movies feel more immersive, and the MagSafe case means you can simply drop them on a wireless charger. asserted

you → make → charger

Forty hours of listening on a single charge is hard to beat, and that’s exactly what these over-ear headphones deliver. asserted

headphones → listen → ear

If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, pairing takes seconds. asserted

pairing → ’re → seconds

You can listen wirelessly over Bluetooth or plug in with the included cables, which can give you a boost in sound quality in certain apps. asserted

which → listen → apps

Noise cancellation and a transparency mode round things out, so you can tune out the world or let it back in whenever you need. asserted

you → round → world

Whether you’re mid-sprint or rushing through your morning commute, these earbuds won’t budge, thanks to a large ear hook design that holds them firmly in place. asserted

that → rush → place

Active noise cancellation helps drown out clanging weights or household chatter, and when you need to hear what’s going on around you, transparency mode lets the sound of your surroundings back in. asserted

sound → help → surroundings

Like the Beats Studio Pro, they pair wirelessly for everyday listening, but you can also plug in the included USB-C cable to get richer, more detailed sound in supported apps, a nice perk if you care about audio quality. asserted

you → pair → quality

The sleek design keeps them compact and easy to toss in a bag, and when it’s time to recharge, 10 minutes plugged in gets you around five hours of playback, with up to 50 hours on a full charge. asserted

minutes → keep → charge

who → evaluate → deals

I also cover topics like beauty, wellness and tech. asserted

I → cover → beauty

Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about. asserted

you → preview → sales