The new hotness in Apple-land is universal USB-C charging ports for its hardware. But if you still have Lightning cables lying around—and we bet you do—there's no need to upgrade quite yet, especially when you can get some pretty incredible deals on the last-gen AirPods and more.
Case in point: Walmart has an enormous price drop on the second-generation AirPods Pro, the in-ear headphones we reviewed as "the top true wireless earphones for Apple users thanks to their exceptional noise cancellation and excellent sound quality." The only thing that has changed between the latest model and the ones on sale is the port in the charging case, and the USB-C model sells for $250 at retail. Being able to take $60 off that price is totally worth it.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) With Lightning Charger for $189 (list price $249)
What else is there to say about the AirPods Pro? They deliver some of the best active noise cancellation on the market, with the new H2 chip making the individual modes more effective as well as reducing power drain and outputting more stable audio at any volume. This also enables the Conversation Aware feature, which uses the onboard microphones to adjust the music volume down when you are speaking.
Integration with your iPhone is as seamless as ever, with a simple pop-up appearing on your device when you bring the AirPods near enough and tap them once to confirm. You can easily connect them to multiple devices and switch between them as well. The AirPods Pro are IP54 rated, which means they can handle light splashes of water and resist dust. The case is now IP54 rated as well.
This is a can't-miss deal on a pair of in-ear headphones that were cutting edge just a year ago. The only thing you miss out on is USB-C charging, and you've gone for so long without that anyways we can't imagine you'll even notice.
