Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds are on sale for $148.99, which makes them pretty easy to say yes to if you have an iPhone or use other Apple gear. You get Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and a USB-C charging case, so they fit right into what you likely already use every day. If you ride the train, fly a lot, or just want to tune out background noise at work or at home, the noise cancellation helps you block out a lot of that constant hum. When you need to hear what is going on around you, Transparency mode lets outside sound in so you can walk around, talk to people, or listen for an announcement without taking the earbuds out.
You also get Personalized Spatial Audio, which makes music and movies feel more like sound around your head instead of just in your ears. If you watch a lot of shows or play games on your phone or tablet, this gives you that more “theater” style sound without needing a sound system in your living room. The H2 chip inside the AirPods 4 gives you quick pairing with Apple devices and smoother switching between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. So if you move from a call on your phone to a movie on your laptop, the earbuds can follow you without you digging through menus.
The USB-C charging case and wireless charging support are nice if you already have newer cables or a wireless charging pad on your desk or nightstand. You can just drop the case down to top it off, or plug it in with the same cable you use for other newer devices. That cuts down on how many cords you carry around in your bag. The case is small enough to fit in your pocket, so you can take it to the gym, work, or school without thinking about it.
At $148.99, AirPods 4 sit in a sweet spot where you are not paying the highest price out there, but you still get strong noise canceling, Adaptive Audio that adjusts to what is happening around you, and sound that works well for music, podcasts, and calls. If you already live in the Apple world, they make your life easier by just popping up on your screen when you open the case. If you are coming from wired earbuds or much older wireless ones, this is a simple way to upgrade your daily listening without feeling like you are buying something overly fancy or hard to use.
