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

AirPods Pro Now $169.99

AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

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

Save Over $40 on 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-canceling capabilities. Compared to the AirPods 3, it boasts upgrades like the Apple H2 chip (replacing H1), Bluetooth 5.3 (up from 5.0), improved 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 to Choose?

The AirPods Pro outperforms the AirPods 4 with ANC, justifying its $70 higher price tag with superior sound quality and more effective noise cancellation. The AirPods 4 ANC features an open-ear design with non-adjustable tips, resting just outside the ear, which allows some sound leakage and ambient noise. In contrast, the AirPods Pro’s in-ear design seals the ear canal, enhancing passive noise isolation with adjustable tips for a custom fit. Unless you prefer non-intrusive earbuds, the AirPods Pro offers the best value at this price.