These Upgraded AirPods Have Superior Noise Cancellation and Longer Battery Life — and They’re on Sale

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:People / Alex Huang

People / Alex Huang

After many subway commutes drowning out music and podcasts, I upgraded to noise-canceling earbuds — and the difference is palpable.

Apple AirPods Pro 2, $169 with Prime

Amazon

$249$169 at Amazon

Beyond noise cancellation, there are a handful of other improvements betweenthe original style of AirPodsand this model, starting with the design. These earbuds have a silicone sleeve that actually sits in your ear and not only blocks noise, but also secures the device in place. These stay in my ears far better than my old AirPods, which would slip out during treadmill and elliptical workouts.

The battery has also grown a cat-like lifespan, lasting for days instead of mere hours. I only charge the case once a week, and that’s enough to keep power flowing in the AirPods in between uses. They also charge super quickly when resting in the case, which is a huge bonus for those always on the go. The case also alerts you when it needs a charge via a small light and chime noise, and it uses a common USB-C cord.

Madison Yauger

Similar to most Apple products, these AirPods are incredibly durable. Though they don’t fall from my ears, I’m quite clumsy putting them away and have dropped them an absurd number of times. I bought them during Amazon Prime Day in July, and they’ve yet to scratch.

I’m not alone in my praise for these AirPods — over 5,600 shoppers have rated them five stars.One customer wrotein a review, “I had the AirPods Pro Gen1 prior to these, but the new AirPods blew them out of the water.”

If you’re considering upgrading your audio experience, I’d be remiss not to recommend theApple AirPods Pro 2, especially while they’re on sale for their lowest price yet.

More Apple AirPods on Sale at Amazon Prime Day

Apple Airpods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

$549$395 at Amazon

Apple AirPods 3rd Generation

Target

$169$130 at Amazon

Apple EarPods Headphones with Lightning Connector

$20 at Amazon

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