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Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a new deal on the AirPods Pro, which are currently down to $220 on Amazon. That’s $29 off Apple’s MSRP and about $15 off the device’s usual going rate on Amazon. The discount is the largest we’ve seen for Apple’s noise-cancelling true wireless earphones at the retailer, beating the previous low by about $10 and matching the best price we’ve seen at various online stores. Outside of a very brief drop to $215 at Adorama earlier this year, it’s the device’s lowest price to date from any reputable retailer.

The AirPods Pro were a recommendation in our travel tech gift guide last holiday season, and they remain a top choice for anyone who wants active noise cancellation in a totally wireless design. They’re pricier than the standard AirPods, but they’re a noticeable upgrade in almost every major way: their in-ear design creates a tighter and more stable seal in the ear, they produce a cleaner and more detailed sound quality that doesn’t overemphasize bass or treble, and they have a more reliable set of touch controls based on force feedback.

The active noise-cancellation here can’t match that of the best over-ear pairs from Sony and Bose, but it’s strong enough to be effective in most settings. An accompanying “Transparency” mode does a remarkable job of piping in outside noise without drowning out your music. If you own an iPhone, all of this is combined with steady Bluetooth connectivity and a dead-simple pairing and setup process. The earphones also have an IPX4 sweat-resistance rating to withstand light workouts.