In need of a new pair of earbuds? Good news. Amazon has dropped the price of both the standard and ANC-supported Apple AirPods 4 back down to their Prime Day price levels. The regular version of the earbuds normally sell for $129, but have been reduced to only $99—a 23% discount amounting to a $30 savings. Similarly, the model with active noise cancellation have dropped 19% off. Normally sold for $179, you can now get this version of the Apple AirPods 4 for only $145—saving $34.
Apple is now four generations into the AirPods and they remain potentially the most recognizable earbuds on the market. The newest release with the AirPods 4 came roughly two years ago and they mostly the same as their predecessor but with some key elements which distinguish them apart.
In terms of look, Apple has further refined its signature earbuds by makes some slight changes to the contour along with making the stem shorter than before. The result is a sleeker aesthetic that is also designed to fit more comfortably and securely in the user’s ears. This new build makes use of a more optimized weight distribution which keeps them snug. The stem, despite being shorter, still features all the touch control functions supported on previous AirPods such as pause, play, and skip track.
Improved Sound and Vocal Clarity
Beneath the surface, Apple has replaced the old chipset with the new H2 processor. With it, the AirPods 4 are capable of better performance can sound quality for both listening to music as well as call quality during a phone call or video chat like FaceTime. The new chip is better equipped to handle voice isolation when speaking over the phone, blocking out distracting background noises so that the only thing folks on the other end of the call hear is the speaker.
For listening to music, the H2 processor helps produce a fuller sound thanks to the new acoustic architecture. You’ll get better clarity with higher frequencies in the track and bass comes with a little more boom when put up side by side against the AirPods 3.
You’ll also see some improvements to Siri, Apple’s voice assistant. The typical voice commands are all still supported, but now, you can also choose to respond to prompts with all-new gesture controls. When Siri asks a question, the user can now simply either nod their head for yes or shake their head for no. There are some situations where speaking out loud to respond may not be appropriate, so this provides an alternative that still allows the user to keep their phone tucked away in their bag or pocket.
