AirPods 4 are already Apple’s most reasonably priced wireless earbuds, and a new deal knocks a whomping 34% off the cost. That makes them just $84.99 — an amazing price! Or there’s the version that adds active noice cancellation, which are currently 16% off.
Whether you need to replace an aging set of earbuds or get your first, now could be a great time to buy.
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AirPods deal: Way better wireless earbuds than before
Apple redesigned AirPods 4 for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. It features the Apple-designed H2 chip with Voice Isolation that improves the quality of phone calls in loud conditions.
This version does not include active noise cancellation, but Apple does offer AirPods 4 with ANC for a slightly higher price.
- Most affordable AirPods
- Excellent sound quality
- USB-C wireless charging case
- No active noise cancellation
AirPods have become practically ubiquitous. Anytime I’m out in public, I see people wearing them. I’m not surprised — there are no better earbuds for iPhone. Audio quality is excellent.
The price used to be high, but the most affordable version of AirPods 4 came in at only $129 … and that’s before this deal. The earbuds received a minor redesign that makes them more comfortable, with a more secure fit. The latest version also offers personalized Spatial Audio. Plus, the charging case moved to USB-C for easier charging. (No more Lightning.)
Those who want more can choose a variant of AirPods 4 with many professional-grade features. That includes active noise cancellation as well as Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio and Conversational Awareness. They’re closer competition for the AirPods Pro models than their predecessor, although active noise cancellation isn’t as effective without silicone eartips, as discussed in the Cult of Mac review. The extra features bump the price up … but a discount drops the cost back down.
The AirPods advantage
Apple’s earbuds aren’t the cheapest wireless earbuds, but they offer a premium experience with iPhone, Mac and iPad. For instance, they seamlessly switch their connection to whatever device you’re currently using, an advantage of the Apple ecosystem.
Buyers should be careful of budget earbuds. Cheap ones sound, well, cheap. High-quality speakers tiny enough to fit inside an ear aren’t a dime a dozen. And long battery life is rare in discount products.
AirPods deal means you don’t pay full price
The basic AirPods 4 are regularly $129 (as noted), but this deal saves you a whopping 34%. That’s $44 below the regular cost!
Apple redesigned AirPods 4 for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. It features the Apple-designed H2 chip with Voice Isolation that improves the quality of phone calls in loud conditions.
This version does not include active noise cancellation, but Apple does offer AirPods 4 with ANC for a slightly higher price.
- Most affordable AirPods
- Excellent sound quality
- USB-C wireless charging case
- No active noise cancellation
The usual cost for AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation is $179, but Amazon knocked $29 off the cost, making them just $149.99.
Apple's trend-setting earbuds add noise cancellation to the mix. They don't use silicone tips, so some noise seeps in, but features like Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode and Personalized Spatial Audio make them a winner.
- Excellent sound quality
- Apple's H2 chip enables advanced features
- USB-C wireless charging case
- Noise cancellation isn't as good as AirPods Pro
Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 25 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh Classic II (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer. He’s written for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview, and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
