It all started when the original AirPods took a backseat to the first-gen Powerbeats Pro. Then the latter became an afterthought once the excellent AirPods Pro 2 dropped. That sequel was soon toppled by the universally loved Fit Pro, a release that many critics deemed the best Apple buds overall for nearly two years.

The AirPods Pro 3 come with audio and fitness-minded upgrades, but the Live Translation feature can still be improved.

In the two months or so after they launched in September, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 only saw minimal discounts. But now that we're officially into Black Friday sales, their price has dipped by as much as $50 on Amazon (depending on the day),

Why pay over $200 for the new AirPods 3 when you can get the 2nd generation model for literally half the price? Ahead of Black Friday, Woot (which is owned by Amazon), is selling factory reconditioned 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro earbuds for just $107.

It's not everyday you get to grab Apple's latest Apple AirPods Pro 3 for less.

A detailed comparison of Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro after months of testing. See which earbuds perform best for your ecosystem.

The AirPods Pro 3 has a new built-in heart rate sensor—and yes, it’s pretty darn good. It works by shining light into the skin inside your ear canal and analyzing how that light reflects back—a method called photoplethysmography (PPG)—to estimate your pulse.

Apple deals are notoriously fickle and fleeting. In truth, these discounts could disappear at any moment. The current AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 markdowns are the best they've ever been, so consider this your sign to grab a pair ASAP—or risk crying the blues later.