Main Topic: Best wireless earbuds in 2023
Key Points:
1. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) - Best for iPhone, versatile and great sound quality
2. Sony Linkbuds S - Best overall, small and lightweight with good features
3. Jabra Elite 3 - Best budget, basic but good value with great battery life
Apple's upcoming fall event, "Wonderlust," is set to showcase the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models with a USB-C port, a notch-free Dynamic Island display, and improved camera technology, as well as the Apple Watch Series 9 with a new S9 chip and the possibility of updated AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case.
Apple plans to introduce a USB-C port to its standard AirPods and AirPods Max by 2024, with the AirPods Pro expected to be the first to make the switch during Apple's upcoming event.
Apple may not be ready to transition all of its iPhone headphone accessories to USB-C when the iPhone 15 is released next week, with a USB-C case for AirPods Pro expected this fall but a USB-C case for Apple's lower-end AirPods not due until 2024, and the high-end AirPods Max not expected to be updated with USB-C charging until sometime next year.
Apple is now selling USB-C EarPods that are compatible with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, providing a wired option with improved sound quality for calls and audio.
Apple announced upcoming product releases, including the new Apple Watch Series 9, AirPods Pro with USB Type-C, and Apple Watch Ultra, all available for pre-order on September 2. Other deals include an RTX 4070 GPU, Anker PowerCore Slim 10,000mAh power bank, Apple Watch SE, and a 34" Dell ultra-wide gaming monitor.
Apple is expected to release USB-C versions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard alongside the next iMac, while the standard AirPods will be updated with a USB-C charging case in 2024, and the next AirPods Max will also have a USB-C port.
The second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C MagSafe case are already discounted at Best Buy, offering a $50 price reduction from their original list price of $249.99.
Apple is releasing a new version of its AirPods Pro with software features that use machine learning to adapt the noise-canceling and amplify conversations, making them more wearable and sophisticated than previous models.
The best news for Monday, September 18 includes the release of the 2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C, a Nintendo Switch console bundle, a new Pokemon TCG Elite Trainer box, an Xbox Elite controller, the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD on the market, and deals on a Samsung gaming monitor, Corsair SSD, and Secretlab gaming chairs.
The new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 from Apple may sound slightly more refined and cleaner compared to the previous Lightning version, but further testing is needed to determine if there is a noticeable difference.
Apple's new USB-C-enabled AirPods Pro have updated audio architecture and improved sound quality, making them the best noise-canceling buds for most iPhone owners.
Apple has introduced new software updates for the AirPods Pro 2, including Adaptive Audio and Conversational Awareness modes, as well as improved switching speed and Vision Pro connectivity for their upcoming spatial computing headset.
Apple has released a firmware update for the second-generation AirPods Pro, introducing new features such as Adaptive Audio, which intelligently balances between Transparency and Noise Cancellation modes based on the external environment, however, instead of using GPS to control the Adaptive Audio levels, Apple decided to have the AirPods monitor the environment and make decisions on their own.
### Summary
Apple's lineup of headphones has grown substantially, and the AirPods Pro are considered the ultimate option due to their high-quality features, including active noise cancellation and spatial audio. Refurbished models of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2 are available with attractive deals.
If you're an Apple enthusiast looking to add to your collection, now is a great time to snag some discounted products on Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, including 20% off AirPods Pro, a 4-pack of AirTags for $89, and up to a 25% discount on the Apple Watch Series 8.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is set to begin in two days, featuring early discounts such as the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case available for $199.99, the lowest price ever tracked for these earbuds.
During Amazon's October Prime Day sale, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) are marked down to $189, the lowest price they have ever been, making it the perfect time to snag a pair of these highly rated and technologically advanced earbuds.
Apple is currently offering the second-generation AirPods Pro, equipped with a USB-C MagSafe charging case, for $189, which is $60 off retail price.
The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case are available for $189.00 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, the lowest price ever tracked, featuring a new USB-C port on the MagSafe Charging Case.
Apple is already working on a next-generation version of its Vision Pro headset to address early complaints about the first-generation model, including reducing its weight and considering built-in prescription lenses.
Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, but the specific features included in the update are unknown.
Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods Pro, unifying both versions of the second-generation AirPods Pro on the same firmware version and focusing on bug fixes and improvements.
Apple has introduced five new features for the second-generation AirPods Pro, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Mute or Unmute, Personalized Volume, and Automatic Switching improvements, all available with the update to iOS 17.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C and Sony WF-1000XM5 are top options for noise-canceling earbuds, with both offering adaptive noise cancellation and high-quality audio performance, but the Sony WF-1000XM5 edges out as the overall winner due to its superior sound quality and impressive features.
The new AirPods Pro 2, available in both USB-C and Lightning versions, are currently discounted to almost the same price, making them a great deal, although these discounts may not last long.
Apple has released a new firmware update (build version 6A305) for AirPods Pro, which includes bug fixes and improvements for the wireless earbuds and their charging case.
Apple's AirPods Pro 2, with upgraded features and improved noise cancellation, are now available at their lowest price ever of $189 at Walmart.
