Amazon is has dropped the price of AirPods 4 to $69.00 for Black Friday, down from $129.00. This marks a new all-time low price for the earbuds, beating the previous Amazon low price by about $10. The price is for the model without Active Noise Cancellation, but the ANC model is marked down to $99.99, also a record low price.
The AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation debuted back in September 2024. Apple says the earbuds’ open-air design sets an entirely new benchmark for fit and comfort. The earbuds were designed using advanced tools like 3D photogrammetry and laser topography, and Apple claims the new AirPods 4 are the most comfortable AirPods ever.
The new AirPods are designed to provide improvement in sound quality. The earbuds feature an entirely new acoustic architecture, a low-distortion driver, and high dynamic range amplifier. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking provides an immersive media experience.
Apple’s AirPods 4 use Apple’s H2 chip, which is designed to provide Voice Isolation to provide clearer call quality in any environment. The new Siri Interactions feature allows users to interact with Siri announcements with a quick nod of the head for yes or a shake of the head to respond with a quick “no.”
The AirPods 4 support 16-bit, 48kHz audio. A new force sensor on the stem allows users to play or pause media and mute or end calls with a quick press. AirPods 4 are also made to work well when gaming, with low wireless audio latency and top-notch voice quality when communicating with other players.
The AirPods 4 charging case offers USB-C connectivity for charging and while it is than 10% smaller than its predecessor, it still delivers up to 30 hours of battery life. AirPods 4 with ANC users can charge the case using an Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified charger.
AirPods 4 with ANC helps to reduce environmental noise, delivering a natural listening experience. Features like Transparency mode, which allows users to stay aware of their surrounding environment; Adaptive Audio blends Transparency mode and ANC based on user’s environment; and a Conversation Awareness feature automatically lowers the volume of the user’s media when they begin holding a conversation with someone.