IF you were hoping to get yourself some Apple AirPods Pro headphones for Christmas then you may be concerned to hear that they’ve sold out in the UK. If you order them from Apple online or in-store now then you are unlikely to get them in time for the big day. This is because the […]
IF you were hoping to get yourself some Apple AirPods Pro headphones for Christmas then you may be concerned to hear that they’ve sold out in the UK.
If you order them from Apple online or in-store now then you are unlikely to get them in time for the big day.
This is because the current delivery date listed by Apple.com is January 11.
However, don’t panic yet as there are still a few other places you could try.
For example, UK network Three has them in stock – at the time of writing.
They are being sold for the usual retail price of £249.
Alternatively, you can get the earphones as part of a bundle with an iPhone 11.
If you pay £340 upfront and then £39 per month for the next 24-months then the phone and AirPods can be yours.
This deal includes 4GB of data.
Or, if you want unlimited data as part of the bundle then a 24-month plan will cost you £64 per month with a £49 upfront fee.
John Lewis is also claiming to still have AirPods Pro stock up for grabs in store.
The earphones are currently sold out on its website.
Amazon has said it will be restocking the product on December 19.
So if you’re a Prime member then there may be a chance you’ll get them before Christmas.
Here's what one of our tech reporters thought...
The Apple AirPods were easy – to set up, to use and to love.
And the AirPods Pro don’t lose any of that magic. They just tack on a bunch of handy extras (and £90).
Noise-cancelling is the big sell for AirPods Pro, and it works well. The effect is impressive and it’s simple to activate.
Of course, not everyone needs noise-cancelling. If you live the quiet life somewhere lovely and peaceful, then you can save the £90 and spend it on a new pair of hiking boots.
As with all of Apple’s Pro gadgets, they’re just not for everyone. Hence the name.
Similarly, some real audiophiles will require proper over-ear headphones – and the AirPods Pro can never live up to real cans when it comes to sound quality.
But for their size, price and target buyer, they’re largely perfect.
These are the “Pro” headphones that many can afford, and almost all can enjoy. They’re a way to relatively cheaply step up your audio game.
The noise-cancelling alone is well worth the extra £90 if you lead a busy and loud lifestyle. The boosted sound just sweetens the deal.
I have zero complaints about the AirPods so far, except for the fact that I’m probably wearing them so much that people around me think I hate them.
But I don’t care! I can’t hear their complaints thanks to that sweet, sweet noise-cancellation. Ahh.
The Sun says: Apple’s AirPods Pro lose none of the original model’s brilliance. And you gain features (noise cancellation and improved sound) that you won’t know how you lived without. The £90 premium is well-spent – your soothed ears and rested soul will thank you. 5/5
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