I'm struggling to justify the AirPods Pro 3 when this model just set a record-low price

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There's no better earbuds for iOS users than Apple's AirPods, and the AirPods Pro 2 are a solid option for people who want Apple's premium earbuds without paying full price for them. There are only three categories in which the Pro 2 earbuds lag behind the Pro 3: noise-canceling performance, lack of in-ear heart rate sensing, and water resistance. 

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Still, the AirPods Pro 2 have plenty of strengths, and they're at their lowest-ever price of $139 at Walmart. Despite official Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales being weeks away, early, steep deals like these are hard to beat, especially for early shoppers. 

I recommend the AirPods Pro 2 for iOS users who don't need all of the advanced features the Pro 3 ...