This year’s Amazing Big Spring Sale is winding down, but some deals are still available at competing retailers. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale at Walmart and BJ’s Wholesale for $200, or $50 off. This sale will end soon, so take advantage of it while you can.
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The AirPods Pro 3 are the best earbuds for Apple users, especially if your anchor device in the Apple ecosystem is an iPhone. Your iPhone goes everywhere with you, and the AirPods Pro 3 are exceptionally pocketable, making them a wonderful companion for your daily adventures.
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After testing and reviewing an AirPods Pro 3 sample unit last Sept., I knew I had to buy a pair of my own and upgrade from my beloved AirPods Pro 2. I’ve always been an AirPods Pro fan, and the latest generation debuted with significant upgrades to sound, fit, and noise cancellation. Additionally, the AirPods Pro 3 feature a heart rate sensor in each earbud, so you can track your heart rate in the iPhone’s Health app while working out.
An iOS update unlocked fitness tracking in the iPhone’s Fitness app when wearing the AirPods Pro 3, so you can accurately log your workouts without needing an Apple Watch.
Aside from their heart rate monitoring features, the Pro 3 earbuds deliver exceptional sound, noise cancellation, and microphone quality, making them a well-rounded auditory companion at the office, in the gym, and during your commute. I often wear my AirPods Pro 3 to make hands-free phone calls while driving through heavy Atlanta traffic or completing my weekly grocery shopping. Thanks to Apple’s industry-leading Transparency Mode, I don’t need to worry about being unaware of my surroundings while I’m on a call.
Additionally, I wear my AirPods Pro 3 to the gym, and their heart rate monitoring and top-tier noise cancellation keep me on top of my fitness goals and locked into my workout. I also wear these earbuds when taking video calls at work. Finally, I’ve often traveled with the AirPods Pro 3, or pop them in to privately scroll TikTok or watch a YouTube video when in public.
All of that to say, the AirPods Pro 3 are the most valuable earbuds from Apple, offering premium intelligent features such as Live Translation, Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, and Siri Interactions, plus top-tier noise cancellation and complete dust- and waterproofing. The only complaint I have about these earbuds is that I didn’t wait for a discount.
How I rated this deal
I rated this deal a 4/5 because Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are some of the best earbuds on the market, period, but definitely the best earbuds for iPhone users. These earbuds deliver Apple’s full suite of intelligent features, excellent sound and noise cancellation, and extreme versatility, thanks to their small form factor, waterproofing, and eight-hour battery life. I would easily recommend these earbuds to friends and family at full price, and I implore them to purchase them at the sale price.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs March 25-31, 2026.
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