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With spring break and summer vacation on the horizon, there’s no better time to consider upgrading your repertoire of travel gear. One of our team’s favorite recommendations is a handy Bluetooth dongle that turns your wireless earbuds into the perfect plane companion, so you can watch in-flight entertainment without needing to pack or purchase wired earbuds or headphones.
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The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 is the best plane pal you can scoop up now for less.
During Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale, the device is $15 off in black or white, bringing the cost down to just $45. You can shop several other colors at Amazon ahead of the Big Spring Sale, but you won’t be able to score those $15 savings there as of now.
ZDNET audio reviewer Jada Jones tested the AirFly Pro 2 on domestic flights, and said she was impressed. Jones says the original AirFly was one of Twelve South’s most popular products, and “for good reason.”
The AirFly Pro 2 upgraded the older AirFly Pro, which is still available for purchase. The Pro 2 model has all the most desirable features from the previous AirFly model — dual headphone connection, physical volume buttons, a lengthy battery life, and auxiliary input compatibility — and more, according to Jones’ review.
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If you’re still looking for something a bit cheaper, the AirFly SE sells for $35, though it has slightly different features than the AirFly Pro 2.
This gadget is one of the quickest and easiest ways to use wireless headphones with devices that have a headphone jack. There’s also the option to share the experience by pairing two headphones to the same source, or switch to streaming mode to send audio from your phone to your car or classic home speakers. There are also pairing buttons, physical volume controls, and 25+ hours of battery life.
If you’re a frequent flyer or find yourself in need of such a handy gadget, consider grabbing the AirFly Pro 2 on sale.
How I rated this deal
This $15 off deal is actually decent, so I’ve chosen to give this deal a 5/5 rating. The lowest the AirFly Pro 2 has sold for is around $42, according to CamelCamelCamel, and that was during Black Friday. These Best Buy Tech Fest offer comes pretty close, and right now, Amazon hasn’t matched the offer.
When will this deal expire?
Best Buy’s deal on the AirFly Pro 2 will likely expire when the Tech Fest sale ends on Sunday, March 22. It’s possible the offer could return ahead or during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which starts on March 25.
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