This epic new AirPods Pro 2 deal makes me wish I was an iPhone user

Originally released almost three years ago, the second-gen AirPods Pro are still the best wireless earbuds a hardcore Apple fan can get. That’s just a fact very few people would ever even try to dispute, and the existence of the non-Pro AirPods 3 with active noise cancellation, as well as multiple premium Beats-branded options, haven’t been able to change the status quo.

On the decidedly bright side of things, the Amazon-owned e-tailer is backing these ultra-affordable units with a 1-year warranty from, you guessed it, Amazon, which should eliminate any and all concerns regarding the functionality and even the cosmetic condition of the cheaper-than-ever AirPods Pro 2s available at this price until August 16 or while supplies last.

The other key detail you need to consider before pulling the trigger here is the fact that Woot’s units come with Lightning charging cases rather than the more versatile USB-C option you can buy directly from Amazon. Those USB-C case-including products at Woot’s parent company, by the way, are marked down by a decent 80 bucks of their own from the aforementioned $249 list price in brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged condition, so be sure to carefully consider both options.

Which one would I pick? Definitely the cheaper version, although I’m not really in a position to make that decision. That’s because I’m a devoted Android user, and unfortunately, Apple’s AirPods are still only compatible with Apple’s iPhones. But I’m certainly mature and objective enough to admit that I’d jump on these bad boys in a heartbeat if Apple ever did the unthinkable.