There are a lot of great headphones out there, but only some make the “hall of fame” in my mind.

The AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for under $200 for a limited time only, getting you an extra 30% off as part of Prime Big Deal Days.

These wireless earbuds have been my top pick for a while for good reason. They’re easy to travel with, come with multiple ear tips for a better fit and offer some of the best noise cancellation I’ve ever heard. In fact, the noise cancellation is 2x better than the AirPods Pro 2.

The new earbuds also have a heart rate sensing feature built in, so they add to your whole health setup when combined with Apple’s Health app. Another great health feature is Hearing Health, which lets you take a hearing test from the comfort of your home.

The earbuds also come equipped with Live Translation, which lets you converse with people in foreign countries without ever missing a syllable.

If you want a pair of headphones that do more than just offer the traditional listening experience, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a great deal to shop right now.

Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered

What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?

Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days

Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?

October Prime Day is exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.

What are the best deals?

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.

Is it worth it?

Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.

When is the next Prime Day?

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.

This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends.