Apple fans rush for 22% off AirPods Pro 2 as Amazon Prime Day kicks off

Amazon's Prime Week is here - and for Apple fans wanting to snap up a deal, the AirPods Pro 2 are up for grabs for a bargain price but shoppers might want to be quick.

Yes, one of the most popular Apple earbuds is currently £179—the cheapest price in the past year, according to Amazon. In total, Apple fans can enjoy a big 22 per cent discount.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are the best-in-class noise-cancelling earbuds on the market—perfect for busy commutes, travelling, or just zoning out all the background noise.

READ MORE: Sky is dishing out free TV channel upgrades, and here's how to watch it

READ MORE: Virgin Media is giving away free smart TVs in surprise seven-day sale

The Pro 2s also have the new H2 chip helps to create deeply immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and full, rich bass in stunning definition. Voice Isolation improves the quality of phone calls in loud conditions. They also cuts out more background noise to protect your hearing.

They can even be used to check your hearing, following a free update introduced in February this year. The Hearing Aid feature includes a clinically validated hearing test and a hearing profile that applies to all the music and podcasts you listen to.

But there are plenty of alternatives on the market to choose from., both discounted in Amazon's biggest sale of the year and elsewhere. For a cheaper price, the JBL Tune Beam Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbudsin black for £49.99 and provide noise-cancelling at a much cheaper price as well as 12 hours of battery life.

Meanwhile, on Amazon, Soundcore by Anker P20i wireless earbuds have been reduced by 47% to £15.98. The budget model has an average of 4.4 stars out of 5 from more than 65,000 reviews. But for shoppers with their heart set on an Apple bargain there's also the AirPods 4, which are currently £113 on Amazon - Apple's cheaper but more recently updated earbuds - although they have no noise-cancellation built-in.

Our tech reviewers over at the Daily Express reviewed the Apple AirPods Pro 2 when they released - and they got the top score thanks to the amazing sound and noise-cancellation.

Tech editor Dave Snelling said: "AirPods Pro 2 arrive with superior noise-cancellation, better sound quality, longer battery life, and a new way to find them when they (inevitably) disappear down the side of your sofa. Apple has also added the ability to control volume from the stem of each AirPod, which saves you the hassle of reaching for your iPhone when you want to pump the bass.

"Elsewhere, AirPods Pro 2 – also known as "2nd Generation" – can be recharged using an Apple Watch charger (as well as Lightning cable, and standard Qi wireless charging) and can be used with a lanyard loop to attach to your belongings.

"We've been wearing the new AirPods Pro 2 on our daily commute, and they sound very impressive. Sound is rich, plus the improved Active Noise-Cancellation (ANC) cuts out almost all annoying background noise, so you won't have to have your favourite album, audiobook or podcast cranked up to 11 to hear it on the train. We were already huge fans of the original AirPods Pro, and this latest refresh only makes things better."

However, one of his biggest problems was the price of the earbuds and, while the £179 price for Prime Day is a solid 20% discount on the usual price, for many they remain a big investment. He added: "At £249, Apple's wireless 'buds are ludicrously expensive and it's a shame Apple still refuses to introduce some much-needed colour – AirPods Pro are only available in plain white. Unlike some other wireless earbuds, there's no EQ in the settings so you won't be able to adjust the audio to suit your tastes."