Apple's AirPods 3 are now cheaper than ever – and the perfect iPhone companion

The audio pumped out by the third-gen Apple AirPods is quite simply superb, no matter what the source. They're undoubtedly some of the best earbuds in history, and they're back down to their lowest-ever price over at Amazon.

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That means you'll pay just $139.99 for these compact wireless headphones, down from $169 – a not-insignificant drop of 17%. Getting Apple earbuds this good for that price is quite honestly something of a steal.

Apple AirPods 3: were $169, now $139.99 at Amazon

The Apple AirPods 3 and their Lightning Charging Case come with spatial audio, sweat- and water-resistance, and up to 30 hours of battery life (with the case) – and they work seamlessly with iPhones and iPads, of course, as well as with any other Bluetooth devices.

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One of the big selling points here is the ease with which you can get these AirPods working with your other Apple gear: music, movies, podcasts, audiobooks and more will all sound fantastic. You can use them with any Bluetooth device too.

There's spatial audio too, adjusted to suit your ear shape and bringing dynamic head-tracking for an even more immersive effect. It's just one of several cool features that Apple has managed to stuff into these tiny earbuds.

In our Apple AirPods 3 review, we talked about the "excellent sound", as well as improvements in the design and mic quality compared with their predecessors. You'll really struggle to find better-value audio for Apple products anywhere else.

If you leave the case behind, you can expect around 6 hours of battery life between charges – enough for quite a lengthy trip – and there's upgraded wireless charging on offer too. It's an impressive package, which is now cheaper than ever.