Walmart Has Apple AirPods Pro 3 Down to Just $144

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Published August 27, 2026 · Category: Games

Overview

Apple AirPods Pro 3 are notoriously always "on sale". Sure, the MSRP is $249.99, but nobody is paying that price, especially not online. Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and the rest typically have a discount at one time or another, whether that's for $200, $190, or $180.

But the real deals come to those who wait. Walmart currently has Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds down to just $144. The catch? It's an "Open Box" deal. In all honesty, though, does the box condition really matter?

If you're still getting the goods in perfect condition, I personally don't mind what condition the box is. I guess, as long as it's not a gift for someone, maybe? In reality, these are coming out of the box, which is promptly getting flung into a safe spot to never be touched again, or simply recycled.

Either way, this is the best price you're going to get on these earbuds for the whole year, and that even includes Black Friday. Yeah, that's right, this is an even better deal than I'm expecting from the November sales this year, and I've been writing about Black Friday for over seven years now. Trust me on this.

Just to squash any more doubts you might have, this is "Sold and Shipped by Walmart", so there are no dodgy third-party sellers involved. When it comes to "Open Box", Walmart leaves this description on the product listing:

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"Excellent condition with no signs of usage and still in its original packaging or generic packaging. Packaging can be open or show signs of wear, but original accessories are included. Instructions are included for appropriate categories."

It's also in "perfect condition" and "guaranteed to be fully functional" with a 30-day returns policy just in case anything does go awry. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

Why Buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds?

AirPods Pro 3 launched in September last year, and remain the best wireless earbuds for most iPhone owners. Alongside improved active noise cancellation and audio quality, the biggest addition is built-in heart rate monitoring, giving users another health tracking option without always needing an Apple Watch.

Battery life has also been improved, and the earbuds now carry an IP57 rating, making them more resistant to dust and water than previous models.

Combined with Apple's seamless pairing, automatic device switching, and spatial audio support, they continue to offer one of the most polished wireless earbud experiences available. Reviews continue largely positive across the board.

Robert Anderson is a Senior Commerce Editor for IGN. Based in London, UK, he is a qualified journalist with a First Class degree in BA Journalism and over seven years of professional writing and editing experience. You can usually find him lost in open-world RPG games like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077, or tinkering in Planet Coaster and Two Point Museum. Outside of gaming, he enjoys reading comics (especially Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man), taking photos, and keeping up with the latest in film and TV.

His primary coverage focuses on tracking down the best gaming deals and diving into the fast-paced world of Trading Card Games (TCGs). He regularly covers everything from the latest releases in Pokémon TCG and the most expensive cards to comprehensive Magic: The Gathering buying guides. As a massive Doctor Who fan, he also keeps a close eye on physical media deals like Doctor Who Blu-ray preorders, and occasionally steps away from commerce to contribute reviews for the site, such as his review of Doctor Who's latest season.

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Originally published at www.ign.com.

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