AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 Hit Record-Low Prices Today

Apple's latest AirPods are on sale now, offering significant savings for any budget. The premium second-generation AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds are priced at $169.99 with free shipping (originally $240). Next, the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) is now $148.99 (down from $179). The budget-friendly AirPods 4 without ANC is just $99.99 (originally $129). For iPhone users, these earbuds are the top choice for seamless integration with your device.

AirPods Pro Now Only $169.99

AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

The AirPods Pro delivers top-tier audio for iPhone users, thanks to its in-ear design with passive noise isolation, advanced active noise cancellation, low-distortion drivers, and the Apple H2 chip. Features like Adaptive Transparency Mode let you hear your surroundings without removing the earbuds, while Conversation Mode enhances nearby voices for clearer interactions. The second-generation model swaps the Lightning port for a universal USB-C port, eliminating cable clutter, and includes a MagSafe charging case as standard.

Save Over $40 on the New AirPods 4

AirPods 4

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Launched in September 2024, the AirPods 4 comes in two variants, differing mainly in noise cancellation. Compared to the AirPods 3, it boasts upgrades like the Apple H2 chip (replacing H1), Bluetooth 5.3 (up from 5.0), enhanced IP54 dust and water resistance (previously IPX4), a USB-C port (instead of Lightning), and a more reliable optical in-ear sensor replacing the skin-detect sensor.

AirPods Pro vs. AirPods 4 with ANC: Which Should You Choose?

The AirPods Pro outperforms the AirPods 4 with ANC, justifying its $70 higher price tag. Both offer active noise cancellation, but the Pro’s in-ear design delivers superior sound quality and more effective noise blocking. The AirPods 4 ANC uses an open-ear design with non-adjustable tips, resting outside the ear canal, which allows some sound leakage and ambient noise.

In contrast, the AirPods Pro’s in-ear design seals the ear canal for passive noise isolation, with adjustable tips to fit various ear sizes, ensuring optimal performance. Unless you find in-ear earbuds uncomfortable, the AirPods Pro is the better choice at this price point.