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Walmart Slashes AirPods Pro 2 Price to $139!

11/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Walmart has launched Black Friday deals offering the second-generation AirPods Pro 2 for $139, a $110 discount from $249, running November 14–16.
The AirPods Pro 2 feature active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and can function as FDA-approved hearing aids.
They provide up to six hours of battery life with active noise cancellation and integrate with Apple's ecosystem.
The pricing aims to help Apple maintain market share amid competition.

History

Historical Context

Apple launched the first-generation AirPods on December 20, 2016, revolutionizing the wireless headphone market. By 2019, AirPods had captured 60% of the global wireless headphone market, contributing to Apple's $260 billion revenue that year. The release of AirPods Pro in 2019, priced at $249, further solidified Apple's dominance, influencing retail strategies during competitive sales events like Black Friday.

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Story summary

Walmart has launched Black Friday deals offering the second-generation AirPods Pro 2 for $139, a $110 discount from $249, running November 14–16.
The AirPods Pro 2 feature active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and can function as FDA-approved hearing aids.
They provide up to six hours of battery life with active noise cancellation and integrate with Apple's ecosystem.
The pricing aims to help Apple maintain market share amid competition.

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