Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market.
They have great sound and long-lasting batteries, but with a list price of $249 they aren't usually in everyone's budget.
Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market. They have great sound and long-lasting batteries, but with a list price of $249 they aren’t usually in everyone’s budget. Today Amazon is offering a $60 discount, bringing down their price to $189 which is as low as we've ever seen them go.
, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case are on sale for $189.99 today on Amazon,
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, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case are on sale for $189.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00.
Apple released its second-gen AirPods Pro in late 2022.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that there is a significant discount on AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Drop to $189.99 price when in fact it's only a match of all-time low price and not significantly cheaper than other models available on Amazon.
The title of the article suggests that there is a significant discount on AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Drop to $189.99 price when in fact it's only a match of all-time low price and not significantly cheaper than other models available on Amazon.
In terms of AirPods discounts on Amazon, the article mentions that there is a second best sale for AirPod 2 at $99.00 which is misleading as it does not provide any context or comparison with other deals available.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon and when you click a link and make a purchase, they may receive a small payment which helps them keep the site running.
> Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case are on sale for $189.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00.
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The article contains a statement that the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case is on sale for $189.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00 which implies bias towards lower prices and potentially misleading readers to think they are getting a good deal when in fact it may not be the best price available.
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case are on sale for $189.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00.
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Mitchel Broussard has a conflict of interest on the topics of AirPods Pro 2 and USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case as MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. The article mentions that free delivery is available on March 13th, which could be seen as promoting Amazon's sale.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article is an affiliate partnership with Amazon and MacRumors, which could influence their coverage of the topic. Additionally, there are financial ties between Apple and MacRumors as they have a partnership to offer free delivery on March 13th.
The article mentions that it is an affiliate partner with Amazon.
Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market.
, They have great sound and long-lasting batteries, but with a list price of $249 they aren’t usually in everyone’s budget.
Today Amazon is offering a $60 discount, bringing down their price to $189 which is as low as we've ever seen them go.
, They are some of the best noise-canceling earbuds wireless earbuds you can find.
They also sport Apple’s transparency mode for when you need to be more aware of your surroundings and can automatically optimize their volume based on your environment.
In use, they promise an impressive battery life of up to 30 hours on a single charge (including the battery life stored in the charging case).
They instantly pair and switch between Apple devices, making these wireless earbuds a joy to use for those in the Apple ecosystem.
If you plan on buying them to use with your Apple Vision Pro headset, you'll enjoy support for 20-bit/48 kHz lossless audio with ultralow latency.
Not into Apple’s buds or looking for headphones instead? There are tons of earbud and headphone deals available right now.
More shopping deals from CNET.
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They have great sound and long-lasting batteries.
, They instantly pair and switch between Apple devices.
<br>If you plan on buying them to use with your Apple Vision Pro headset, you<u0027ll enjoy support for 20-bit/48 kHz lossless audio with ultralow latency.<br>
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market without providing any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, it implies that Apple's transparency mode and volume optimization features are unique when they have been available in other noise-canceling earbuds for years. Thirdly, it states that AirPods Pro 2 is the best version of AirPods ever made without providing any context or comparison with previous versions. Lastly, it mentions Apple Vision Pro headset and its built-in speakers but does not mention that the article's focus is on earbud deals.
The statement 'Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market.' without providing any evidence to support this claim.
The article mentions Apple Vision Pro headset and its built-in speakers but does not mention that the focus of the article is on earbud deals.
The statement 'AirPods Pro 2 is the best version of AirPods ever made.' without providing any context or comparison with previous versions.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Apple's AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Secondly, there is a dichotomous depiction of noise-canceling and transparency mode as if they are mutually exclusive when in fact both can be used simultaneously. Thirdly, there is an inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the AirPods Pro 2 have proven so popular without providing any context or evidence for this claim.
Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market
They also sport Apple's transparency mode for when you need to be more aware of your surroundings and can automatically optimize their volume based on your environment.
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The article is biased towards Apple's AirPods Pro 2 by highlighting their features and benefits. The author uses phrases such as 'among the best wireless earbuds on the market', 'great sound and long-lasting batteries', 'best noise-canceling earbuds you're likely to find', and 'impressive battery life of up to 30 hours'. These statements are all positive, which creates a bias towards Apple. Additionally, the author mentions that this is the lowest price they have ever seen for these AirPods Pro 2, further emphasizing their value.
Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market
Not into Apple's buds or looking for headphones instead? There are tons of headphone and earbud deals available right now.
They also sport Apple's transparency mode for when you need to be more aware of your surroundings and can automatically optimize their volume based on your environment
AirPods Pro 2 are available on Amazon for $189.99 shipped, which is a discount of $50 off the usual price.
The updated AirPods Pro 2 feature Adaptive Audio that dynamically adjusts noise based on surroundings and automatically turns on Transparency mode when talking to someone.
AirPods Pro 2 also deliver enhanced audio playback with improved ANC and new adaptive transparency mode tech, as well as Spatial Audio support and Hey Siri integration.
The charging case for AirPods Pro 2 now includes USB-C charging capabilities in addition to MagSafe support.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that AirPods Pro 2 are down to the second-best price of $190 with USB-C charging case (Save $59), but it does not mention that this discount is only available for a limited time and may end soon.
The article claims that AirPods Pro 2 are down to the second-best discount yet, but does not mention what other discount was previously available.
The article states 'Instead of paying the usual $249 price tag, you'll be able to score these new earbuds at $189.99 shipped.' This statement implies that the price will always be this low when in fact it is only available for a limited time.
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The article is promoting a discount on the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging case. The author uses language that implies that this is an excellent deal and encourages readers to take advantage of it. Additionally, the author highlights some new features of the updated pair without providing any context or comparison to previous models.
Instead of paying the usual $249 price tag, you'll be able to score these new earbuds at $189.99 shipped.
The second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are currently on sale for $190.
Apple released its second-gen AirPods Pro in late 2022.
Externally, Apple shrunk the ear tip for a better fit.
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The second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are currently on sale for $190, down from $249. This is a 24% discount and brings the earbuds back to their record-low price.
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, it states that the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are currently on sale for $190 when they were originally priced at $249. However, this information is incorrect as the price of these earbuds has fluctuated over time and may not be accurate at all times. Secondly, it states that the second-generation AirPods Pro offer a lot for under $200 which is also misleading because they are priced above $190 in many places. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that these earbuds have record low prices when this may not be entirely accurate.
The price of second-generation AirPods Pro mentioned in the article is incorrect and misleading.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Apple released its second-gen AirPods Pro in late 2022 and gave them an 88 in their initial review. This implies that the company's opinion is trustworthy without providing any evidence for it. Secondly, the article contains a false dilemma when it states that if you are looking for an updated pair of earbuds that won't cost too much, then the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are your only option. This ignores other options available in the market and presents a limited viewpoint. Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that these earbuds offer a lot for under $200 without providing any context or comparison with other products in their price range.
Apple released its second-gen AirPods Pro in late 2022, and while they’re certainly not a budget wireless earbud, they offer a lot for under $200.
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The article is biased towards Apple products and presents the second-generation AirPods Pro as a good option for under $200. The author uses positive language to describe the earbuds' features and benefits without providing any counterarguments or negative reviews.
Apple also added Adaptive Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio and an H2 chip that improves noise canceling.
Even the case got an upgrade, with a built-in speaker that will ping if you need to find it and a hook for a lanyard (of course, the string is available separately).
> If you’re looking for an updated pair that won’t cost too much, there’s good news: The second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are currently on sale for $190, down from $249.
Speaking of locating it, the second-gen AirPods Pro case also got a U1 chip that powers Precision Finding in Find My.
The 24 percent discount brings these earbuds back to their record-low price.
We gave them an 88 in our initial review thanks to several internal updates from their predecessor, such as the ability to swipe for volume control (handy if your device isn’t nearby).
AirPods Pro 2 has better sound quality and active noise cancelling tech than its predecessor.
Swiping on the stems of AirPods Pro 2 adjusts volume up or down. This was a sorely lacking feature in the original model.
Other upgrades include longer battery life, a new charging case with built-in Find My support, and support for Apple Watch chargers in addition to regular Qi wireless chargers and MagSafe charger.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that they have been impressed with the sound quality and noise cancelling tech of AirPods Pro 2 since the day they got them. However, this statement contradicts themselves later on when they mention that Apple's earphones are not perfect and their biggest flaw is probably the price tag. Secondly, the author claims that most reviewers agree that AirPods Pro 2 is the best in its class without providing any evidence to support this claim. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that today is 'the perfect day' to upgrade to AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C.
The author claims they have been impressed with the sound quality and noise cancelling tech of AirPods Pro 2 since the day they got them. However, this statement contradicts themselves later on when they mention that Apple's earphones are not perfect and their biggest flaw is probably the price tag.
The author claims that most reviewers agree that AirPods Pro 2 is the best in its class without providing any evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that most reviewers agree the new AirPods Pro model is the best in its class without providing any evidence or sources. Additionally, there are several informal fallacies such as exaggeration and emotional appeals used throughout the article.
Most reviewers agree that Apple's newest AirPods Pro model is the best in its class.
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The author has a clear bias towards Apple products and the AirPods Pro 2 in particular. They mention their own personal experience with the product and how impressed they are with it. The author also quotes other reviewers who agree that the new model is better than its predecessor.
> I paid $249 for mine, which is a lot of money to spend to upgrade your wireless earbuds.
Most reviewers agree that Apple's newest AirPods Pro model is the best in its class. BGR explained all the reasons why in our AirPods Pro 2 review.
