One of the best deals for Apple's $250 noise-cancelling AirPods Pro is back — save $30 at Verizon

• Verizon is selling Apple's AirPods Pro for $30 off right now, bringing their price down from $250 to $220.
• The $30 discount is applied at checkout.
• Apple's AirPods Pro have improved sound compared to other AirPods models, along with a better in-ear fit, active noise cancellation, water resistance, and a wireless charging case.
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Verizon has Apple's AirPods Pro noise-cancelling earbuds back in stock for $30 off, bringing their price tag down to $220.

That's among the best deals we've seen for the AirPods Pro, which were released in October 2019. Just note that the $30 discount applies at the checkout stage.

Apple's AirPods Pro have a shorter stem than Apple's original AirPods, and they have an in-ear design with customizable rubber tips for a significantly better fit. With that said, they're not as "in-ear" as some other in-ear earphones — they still feel like they rest in the ear and don't feel like an ear plug. If you've ever struggled with AirPods sticking in your ears, the AirPods Pro are the remedy.

They have improved audio quality over the standard AirPods, and they reduce ambient sound with active noise cancellation. A wireless charging case keeps 24 hours of battery charge, and the AirPods Pro themselves have about a four to five hour battery life, which isn't especially impressive, but it's not bad, either. A five-minute charge in the charging case gives them an hour of battery life, so Apple claims.

One of the welcome improvements in the AirPods Pro over the standard AirPods is their IPX4 water resistance, which makes them better suited for sweaty workouts or when you're caught out in the rain.

The AirPods Pro connect to devices via Bluetooth, and they're compatible with Android and Windows devices, along with the usual range of Apple devices, like iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. With that said, Android and Windows users won't get some of the extra functionality that Apple reserves for its patrons, like quick and automatic pairing, as well as the Find My AirPods feature that lets you track a misplaced AirPod.

Apple's AirPods Pro come highly recommended, at least for Apple device users. Android users can still enjoy the AirPods Pro, but they'd do well to check out Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds for a more Android-friendly experience. The WF-1000XM3 are going for $178 right now at Best buy, which is about $50 off their regular price. Read the Sony WF-1000XM3 review here.

• Apple AirPods Pro, $220 at Verizon (originally $250) [You save $30]