Less than a week has passed since Apple released the AirPods 4, and they are already being offered at a reduced price. As October Prime Day approaches, consumers can purchase the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) for $169, down from $179. Additionally, the AirPods 4 without ANC are available for $119, reduced from their original price of $129. While these discounts are modest, they might encourage potential buyers who were previously undecided.
Apple introduced the two AirPods 4 models at its iPhone 16 event on September 9. In a recent review, the AirPods with ANC received a score of 86, while the standard version scored slightly higher with an 88. The ANC model boasts improvements in fit and sound quality and includes features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and wireless charging. It also includes a speaker in the case that beeps when activating the Find My feature, although it supports only proximity view, not precision finding like the AirPods Pro 2.
The AirPods 4 without ANC share a notable drawback with the ANC model: they lack onboard volume controls. They also do not include wireless charging or Conversation Awareness. However, they do offer a comfortable fit and significantly improved sound quality compared to their predecessor. This model also features Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Voice Isolation, and Adaptive EQ.
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