Apple Airpods Pro are $160 off for Prime Day, plus other AirPods are up to 28% off

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NBC News · collected 2026-10-06 · by Bethany Heitman

Quick Summary

Amazon's October Prime Day sale includes discounts on several Apple AirPods models, offering significant savings for Amazon Prime members through October 7. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 are both discounted, with the AirPods Pro 3 featuring five ear-tip sizes for a comfortable fit and excellent noise cancellation, while the AirPods 4 offer an open-fit design that is comfortable even during long listening sessions. Additionally, other Beats audio products such as wireless headphones and earbuds are also on sale, providing options for different preferences in style and function.
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Story summary

Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 6-7) has started, offering significant discounts on a wide range of products including tech gadgets, fashion items, beauty essentials, and home appliances. A Prime membership costs $139 annually but provides benefits like free two-day shipping and access to exclusive deals. For instance, Levi’s jeans are available at a 67% discount, while Hanes hoodies sell for half their original price during the event. Additionally, beauty products such as Medicube Zero Pore Pads, favored by celebrities like Kyle Richards, offer substantial savings. Tech enthusiasts can find deals on devices like Dyson vacuums and Fire TV sticks, with some items discounted by up to 40%. The sale aims to kick off the holiday shopping season early, making it ideal for gift purchases or replacing outdated household items at a significant discount. Without a Prime membership, many of these exclusive deals are inaccessible. Customers can sign up for a free trial to access the full range of benefits during the event period.

Written for “Amazon Prime Deals Updates” on 2026-10-06, grounded in this article and the 34 other(s) covering the same event.

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Story

📰 Amazon Prime Deals Updates
Economy/Business · 35 article(s) covering the same event. See how they differ ↓

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Evening Standard
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 31 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe discounts during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days on October 6-7, 2026, with Article B specifically mentioning Apple AirPods deals within the same event.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 2 of 56 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles are discussing the same October Prime Day sale event on Amazon from Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2026.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 2% hedged 5 of 202 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles are reporting on the same October 2026 Prime Big Deal Days event, occurring from October 6 to 7.”
New York Post · 0.92 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 3% hedged 1 of 31 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe Apple AirPods being on sale during the same October Prime Day event, indicating they are reporting on the same specific occurrence.”
Evening Standard · 0.87 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 1 of 12 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe discounts on Apple AirPods during the same Amazon Prime Day event, indicating they are reporting on the same specific sales occurrence.”
NBC News · 0.85 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 46 📰 publisher trust 95
“Both articles describe discounts on Apple products during the same Prime Big Deal Days event occurring from October 6 to October 7, specifically mentioning AirPods and other Apple devices.”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 1 of 28 📰 publisher trust 69
“The articles cover different time periods and product categories; one is a general guide before October Prime Day, while the other focuses on specific AirPods deals during the actual event.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 23 📰 publisher trust 63
“The articles describe different product offerings by ASUS and Apple during separate Prime Big Deal Days events.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 5 of 70 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles refer to Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days sale in 2026, but they cover different aspects of the sale: one focuses on clothing and accessories, while the other specifically discusses discounts on Apple AirPods.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 1% hedged 1 of 67 📰 publisher trust 64
“Article A discusses Walmart Deal Days while Article B focuses on Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, which are different events.”

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NBC News · 1041 article(s) · 0 correction(s) detected
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Who wrote this

Bethany Heitman
27 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
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Topics

AirPods AirPods 4 AirPods Pro 3 Amazon Apple

Subjects

Apple ORG · 6× Amazon ORG · 3× Beats ORG · 1× Bose ORG · 1× Google ORG · 1× JBL ORG · 1× Prime ORG · 1× Sennheiser ORG · 1× Shokz ORG · 1× Sony ORG · 1×

Narrative

I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I made sure that they: - Are at the lowest price in at least three months - Are 20% off or more - Are highly rated with at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon Why trust NBC Selected? I’m a commerce editor for NBC Selected who frequently covers deals and sales.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-06
🔮 I’ll be tracking AirPods deals for the duration of Prime Day and will update this story with additional deals that come up, so check back daily.

Claims (25 extracted, 0 hedged)

October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through October 7, offering discounts on a number of Apple products, exclusive to Prime members. asserted
Day → call → members
If you’re in need of AirPods, are buying holiday gifts early or simply want to take advantage of the savings, Amazon is currently discounting a handful of versions. asserted
Amazon → ’re → versions
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Apple AirPods 4 are both currently marked down. asserted
Pro → mark → ?
I’ll be tracking AirPods deals for the duration of Prime Day and will update this story with additional deals that come up, so check back daily. asserted
that → track → deals
Not every pair of earbuds needs to seal itself into your ear canal for good sound. asserted
pair → need → sound
AirPods 4 take a lighter approach with a semi-open fit that, in our experience, feels relaxed and comfortable even during long listening sessions. asserted
that → take → sessions
That makes them a smart pick if you’ve never gotten along with rubber eartips. asserted
you → make → eartips
Despite the open design, they still offer great listening, plus the battery life holds up well at up to five hours per charge, with 25 more hours tucked away in the case. asserted
hours → offer → case
Finding the right fit is half the battle with earbuds, and Apple makes it easier by including five ear-tip sizes with AirPods Pro 3, more than most brands offer. asserted
brands → find → more
Once they’re settled in, they stay comfortable for hours, and the rest of the package delivers too: excellent noise cancellation, a natural-sounding transparency mode, clear call quality and solid battery life. asserted
rest → settle → package
The controls are a highlight as well, letting you swipe along either stem to change the volume without reaching for your phone. asserted
you → let → phone
Apple’s first-generation AirPods Pro are still a solid pick, especially since they’re 64 percent off. asserted
they → ’re → ?
They offer active noise cancellation to tune out a noisy commute, plus Transparency mode for when you need to hear what’s going on around you. asserted
what → offer → you
Spatial Audio makes music and movies feel more immersive, and the MagSafe case means you can simply drop them on a wireless charger. asserted
you → make → charger
Forty hours of listening on a single charge is hard to beat, and that’s exactly what these over-ear headphones deliver. asserted
headphones → listen → ear
If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, pairing takes seconds. asserted
pairing → ’re → seconds
You can listen wirelessly over Bluetooth or plug in with the included cables, which can give you a boost in sound quality in certain apps. asserted
which → listen → apps
Noise cancellation and a transparency mode round things out, so you can tune out the world or let it back in whenever you need. asserted
you → round → world
Whether you’re mid-sprint or rushing through your morning commute, these earbuds won’t budge, thanks to a large ear hook design that holds them firmly in place. asserted
that → rush → place
Active noise cancellation helps drown out clanging weights or household chatter, and when you need to hear what’s going on around you, transparency mode lets the sound of your surroundings back in. asserted
sound → help → surroundings
Like the Beats Studio Pro, they pair wirelessly for everyday listening, but you can also plug in the included USB-C cable to get richer, more detailed sound in supported apps, a nice perk if you care about audio quality. asserted
you → pair → quality
The sleek design keeps them compact and easy to toss in a bag, and when it’s time to recharge, 10 minutes plugged in gets you around five hours of playback, with up to 50 hours on a full charge. asserted
minutes → keep → charge
I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I made sure that they: - Are at the lowest price in at least three months - Are 20% off or more - Are highly rated with at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon Why trust NBC Selected? I’m a commerce editor for NBC Selected who frequently covers deals and sales. asserted
who → evaluate → deals
I also cover topics like beauty, wellness and tech. asserted
I → cover → beauty
Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about. asserted
you → preview → sales
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