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AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179 at Walmart and Amazon (down from $249), about 28% off and $5 below the previous all-time low. The in-ear, wireless earbuds deliver strong sound and effective active noise cancellation, with upgraded ear tips for a more secure fit, making them a compelling upgrade for Apple users and general earbud buyers alike.
Soundcore’s Liberty 5 Pro Max packs an AMOLED display-equipped charging case, built-in AI transcription and translation, and a powerful Thus chip that delivers excellent ANC/ENC and responsive voice controls. The overall sound is solid but not exceptional, and the case is somewhat bulky, but for users who want transcription, translation, and hands-free features, it’s a surprisingly capable, feature-heavy option.
AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 (about $50 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, nearly matching their all-time low price. The Verge highlights the earbuds’ upgraded fit, best-in-class ANC, IP57 sweat resistance, and a built-in heart-rate sensor, plus the H2 chip enabling real-time translation and strong Apple-device integration.
Apple launches a Nike Special Edition of the Powerbeats Pro 2 in a two-tone black and Volt neon color; the earbuds keep the regular Powerbeats Pro 2 specs—wraparound earhooks, active noise cancellation with Transparency mode, built-in heart-rate monitoring, and up to 45 hours of total battery life with the charging case. Priced at $249.99 in the US with a March 24 delivery, availability is live on Apple.com in several supported countries.
In a premium head-to-head, Sony WF-1000XM6 deliver superior active noise cancellation and a more natural, expressive sound, establishing them as the benchmark; Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are crisper and feature-rich with Samsung’s high‑res SSC UHQ codec and a lower price, but they lag behind Sony in comfort and overall sonic engagement.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at Unpacked 2026, preserving the AirPods-inspired look but adding a flat exterior metal surface and, on the Pro, a two‑way woofer/tweeter design for better sound and ANC. The Buds 4 cost $179 and Buds 4 Pro $249, with preorders starting today for an on-sale date of March 11. The Pro adds higher IP rating (IP57 vs IP54), silicone ear tips, and higher-end audio codecs, while Galaxy devices offer faster pairing and exclusive controls via the Wearable app; non‑Galaxy devices work but with limited features.
A retail listing leak reveals renders and key features for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, showing a stem-style, ergonomic design with silicone tips, a transparent charging case with USB‑C and a Find Phone button, plus features like automatic noise adjustment, head-gesture controls, real-time interpreter mode, a 3.0 bidirectional speaker system, about 26 hours of battery life, and IP57 water resistance ahead of the February 25 Unpacked event.
ETNews reports Samsung will unveil Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro alongside the Galaxy S26 at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, aiming to fix build-quality issues seen with Buds 3/3 Pro. The new models reportedly drop the Blade Lights design, adopt thinner flat stems to improve gesture controls, add head gesture support and a Find My Phone button on the charging case, and switch the case orientation to horizontal; pricing in Korea is expected to match previous models (Buds 4 around KRW 219,000, Buds 4 Pro around KRW 319,000).
Sony’s upcoming flagship WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds appear in a retailer listing with photos, two colorways (black and white), IPX4 water resistance, and active noise cancellation with transparency mode; the design hints at larger tips potentially boosting bass, but full specs and an official release date haven’t been disclosed (the WF-1000XM5 launched more than two years ago).
A fresh leak from Roland Quandt on Bluesky claims Sony's WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds will launch next month with more color options (including a Sandpink variant) than the XM5, and price $329.99 in the US / €299.99 in Europe; XM5 previously expanded from black/silver to Smoky Pink.
Anker announced the AeroFit 2 Pro headphones at CES 2026, which can be worn as open-ear or ANC earbuds, featuring adjustable design, adaptive noise cancellation, and shorter battery life, priced at $179.99. They also introduced updated Sleep A30 Special earbuds with enhanced sleep features and a new portable Bluetooth speaker, Boom Go 3i, with up to 22 hours of battery life, launching in March 2026.
JBL announced a range of new earbuds at CES 2026, including sports-oriented models with long battery life, OpenSound technology for ambient awareness, and various price points, from budget to premium, with availability later in January and March.
JBL has expanded its Endurance workout earbuds line with four new models, including the open-ear Zone and Pace, as well as the Peak 4 with adaptive noise canceling and the wired Run 3, offering a range of features like Bluetooth 5.3/5.4, IP68 rating, and various price points, all set to be available in the US next month.
The Beats Powerbeats Fit earbuds, featuring a redesigned flexible wing tip for better comfort and security, are on sale for $180, down from $200, offering active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and up to seven hours of playback, making them a good choice for fitness enthusiasts and tech users alike.
Amazon offers a rare deal on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, saving 28% on the Hazel color version, making them a compelling purchase with improved design, longer battery life, and enhanced features like Gemini support and active noise cancellation.