Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds are down to $99.00, which is a pretty strong price if you want earbuds that just work with your iPhone without any fuss. If you are already in the Apple world, these are made to drop right in with your other devices. You open the USB-C charging case near your iPhone, tap a quick prompt, and you are set. After that, they switch between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac without you digging through Bluetooth menus all the time. If you hate messing with settings and pairing screens, that alone makes these worth a look at this price.
Sound is the main reason you buy earbuds, and AirPods 4 lean hard into that with personalized spatial audio. You use your iPhone to map your ears and head, and then the sound is tuned to you. When you listen to music or watch movies that support spatial audio, it feels more like sound is coming from around you instead of just straight into your ears. If you spend a lot of time on streaming shows, games, or long playlists, that extra sense of space makes them more fun to use. You also get the H2 chip, which helps with smoother wireless audio and quicker response when you tap or squeeze the stems to control music, calls, or Siri.
Battery life is another big plus here. Apple rates these for up to 30 hours of total listening time when you include the power in the USB-C charging case, so you can toss them in your bag and not think about charging for days if you only listen a few hours at a time. A quick top-up in the case brings them back fast, which helps when you forget to charge before heading to the gym or out the door. The move to USB-C is also handy if your iPhone, iPad, or laptop already uses that port, because you can stick to one cable instead of carrying a mix of cords. For travel, commuting, or just walking around town, not having to baby the battery all day is a big deal.
If you work out or run, the sweat and water resistance gives you some peace of mind. You can wear them through hard gym sessions or in light rain without worrying about wrecking them with a bit of moisture. Calls are handled well too, with Apple’s mic tech and software working together to keep your voice clear to the person on the other end. For $99.00, you are getting earbuds that tie in tightly with your iPhone, sound good with music and movies, go long on a single charge with the help of the case, and can handle your daily routine from work calls to workouts. If you have been putting off upgrading from older wired earbuds or an earlier pair of AirPods that no longer holds a charge, this price makes it a pretty easy upgrade.
