Apple aficionados looking to amp up their music and streaming game can currently snag the AirPods Pro 2 at a bargain price. Typically retailing at $249, these earbuds are now available at their lowest price since Black Friday at two major retailers.

Amazon and Walmart have slashed the price of this sought-after gadget, bringing the price down to a cool $199. This deal presents an ideal opportunity to grab the AirPods, especially considering they're still listed at full price on Apple's official website.

The AirPods Pro 2 come equipped with Active Noise Cancellation, making them a practical choice for calls, workouts, or just being out and about. Plus, their 'Adaptive Audio' feature ensures the perfect balance of noise control in any setting.

They also sport a 'Transparency mode' that lets users stay aware of their surroundings, and a 'Conversation Awareness' tool that automatically lowers the volume when chatting with someone nearby. And don't sweat it – the case is both sweat and water-resistant.

For those with 'perceived mild to moderate hearing loss', the AirPods offer clinical-grade support. Alternatively, Samsung users can opt for the Galaxy Buds3s, priced at $179.99, reports the Mirror.

These buds have been re-engineered at an angle to deliver sound closer to your ears. With a six-hour playtime and water resistance, they're built to last. Plus, each bud features a small blade-shaped control for easy volume adjustment.

Meanwhile, Bose has its own offering in the wireless earbuds market. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are now on sale for $149 (originally $179) and are available in four stylish colors: black, lilac, blue, and white smoke. These earbuds boast impressive features, including noise cancellation, water resistance, and convenient finger-tip control.

In contrast, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have garnered an impressive over 28,000 reviews on Amazon, with many customers raving about their performance. One five-star reviewer exclaimed: "Just bought my first set of these pods, all I can say they are brilliant well worth the money. I would highly recommend them."

However, not all buyers were completely satisfied. One reviewer loved the AirPods but experienced issues connecting them to non-Apple devices, cautioning: "I use an iPhone and iPad, but also a Windows laptop and an Android phone. With the latter two devices, the AirPods don't work consistently. Sometimes the sound quality is poor, sometimes the microphone doesn't work."

They added that using the AirPods with non-Apple devices required relying on a third-party app to check the battery level and other functions, concluding: "You need to rely on a third-party app to see the battery, etc. So if you're not fully into the Apple ecosystem, it's best to choose another option."

On the other hand, a third reviewer was thoroughly impressed, saying the AirPods 'knock the socks off' older generations. They praised the earbuds' noise-cancelling capabilities and sound quality, stating: "I use these a lot. The noise cancelling is brilliant, as is the quality of the sound. I stopped using my Bose headphones. It really is a step up from the older AirPods. Took me by surprise compared to the other ones."

A fourth customer raved: "Brilliant. I thought the original AirPod Pros were good, but these provide much better noise cancellation. The hearing aid functionality works well, too. I have some hearing loss, and while I wouldn't want these as a replacement for proper hearing aids. They work well as a temporary substitute and are ideal for (e.g) watching television with a partner who doesn't want the sound turned up loud."