Argos is offering the Apple AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case at a price that undercuts Apple's own pricing. The earbuds are listed at £219, but shoppers can apply the code RED15 at checkout to receive 15% off, bringing the total to £186.15.
Features and Battery Life
The AirPods Pro 3 feature active noise cancellation, which the retailer says delivers 'breathtaking, three-dimensional audio'. The ear tips come in five sizes for a more secure, personalised fit and improved audio performance. With active noise cancellation enabled, users get up to eight hours of listening time on a single charge, extending to 10 hours when using the transparency setting.
Additional features include live translation, audio sharing between two sets of AirPods on Apple devices, and built-in heart rate sensing that tracks heart rate and calories burned across up to 50 workout types.
Alternative Options
For shoppers considering other options, Currys sells the JLAB GO Air POP Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds in black for £24.99, also available in blue and purple. These offer up to eight hours of battery life, or 32 hours with the charging case, IPX4 water and sweat resistance, and touch controls.
Amazon lists the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Wireless Earbuds with Sound by Bose for £99, available in various colours, featuring active noise cancelling and IPX4 sweat and water resistance.
Shopper Reviews
The AirPods Pro 3 have received positive feedback from Argos shoppers. One reviewer said: "I bought these to replace my Gen 2 AirPods and they are so much better. The sound is superb, clarity and bass in particular. Noise-cancelling is better than my Sonos One headphones. I love the translation feature, used it on holiday and it work perfectly. Definitely worth the spend."
Another wrote: "I bought the AirPods a week ago and I've been very happy with my purchase. They fit perfectly and don't fall from my ears, and I'm most happy with the noise cancellation. The battery life is also very good and I've only charged them once and the battery is still nearly full. When I collected the item, the member of staff was also very helpful and helped me get a guarantee."
A third added: "Bought to use whilst on holiday, long battery life and comfortable to wear, the noise cancelling feature was brilliant to block out noise whilst on the plane. Recommended as the sound quality is brilliant."
Some reviews were more critical. One shopper noted: "Good noise cancellation and sound, my only criticism is the controls for the volume etc. are difficult to use compared with other devices like Beats Pro." Another shared in a longer review: "Great AirPods, only issue is the case battery life. I find that after fully charging it, the case needs recharging after four to six hours of use. But the AirPods last a while though, even when the case needs charging."
