Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds are down to $99.00, which is a pretty good chance to grab a newer pair of Apple earbuds without paying full price. If you already live in the Apple world with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, these will fit right in with what you already use every day. You open the USB-C charging case near your iPhone, tap a couple of things on the screen, and you are done. After that, they pop up on your other Apple devices that use the same Apple ID, so you do not have to mess with Bluetooth menus all the time. If you still have older wired EarPods or an old pair of pods with weak battery life, this is a clear step up for not a lot of money.
You might care about sound more than anything else, and that is where Personalized Spatial Audio comes in. The idea is that the earbuds use the shape of your ears and head to build a sound profile just for you. You set it up with your iPhone camera once, and after that, movies, shows, and music feel like they are coming from around you instead of just straight into your ears. If you watch a lot of movies on your phone or tablet, or you stream shows at night while other people are sleeping, this can make things feel closer to a real speaker setup without waking anyone up. It also helps with games, since being able to tell where sound is coming from can make things feel more natural.
The H2 chip is what helps with the fast pairing, stable Bluetooth, and better sound details. You are not going to have to think about the chip every day, but you will notice that music starts fast, calls connect quickly, and the buds switch between your phone and laptop without a fight most of the time. The chip also helps manage power so you can squeeze more time out of each charge. Apple says you can get up to 30 hours of total listening time when you add the case, which means you can get through a few days of normal use before you have to plug the case in with a USB-C cable. If you have a newer iPhone or other gadgets that also charge through USB-C, you can keep one cable in your bag and use it for everything.
If you like to walk, run, or go to the gym, the sweat and water resistance will matter to you. These are built to handle sweat and a bit of rain, so you do not have to baby them during a workout or on your commute when the weather turns bad. Calls stay clear, and you can use the stems to play and pause music or answer calls instead of pulling your phone out all the time. At $99.00, you are getting wireless earbuds that plug right into your Apple setup, sound better than the old base models, and can keep up with long days of work, school, or travel. If you have been waiting for the right time to move to newer AirPods or you want a backup pair that still feels modern, this deal is a simple pick.
