Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup for iPhone are on sale right now for $99, which is a solid price if you use your phone a lot for calls, music, or videos. If you already have an iPhone, these will feel pretty natural to you. They pair fast, switch between your Apple devices on their own, and you do not need to dig through settings every time you want to use them. You just open the case near your phone, tap once on the screen, and that is it. From that point on, they are ready when you pull them out of the case. For daily use, that alone saves you some small annoyances every single day.
The big draw with these AirPods 4 is the Personalized Spatial Audio. That is Apple’s way of giving you a more “surround” feel to your sound. Instead of everything sounding flat in your ears, music and movies can feel like they are coming from around you. If you watch a lot of shows on your iPhone or iPad, or listen to live albums or movie soundtracks, this makes them more fun to use. You can also set it up so the sound is tuned to the shape of your ears, which helps things sound clearer. It is not some magic trick, but you will likely notice that voices are easier to hear and little details in songs stand out more.
You also get up to 30 hours of total battery life when you count the charging case, which is plenty if you wear them during a commute, at the gym, or while working. You can listen for several hours at a time, pop them back in the case while you take a break, and they recharge while you do something else. The USB-C charging case is nice since it uses the same type of cable newer iPhones, iPads, and many laptops use, so you do not have to carry a special cord just for your earbuds. If you travel, that makes your bag a bit lighter and your life a bit simpler.
If you plan to use them for workouts or walks outside, the sweat and water resistance is a big plus. You do not have to panic if you get caught in light rain or if you sweat a lot during a run. They are not made for swimming, but for normal gym and outdoor use they should be fine. Calls also sound pretty clear, and the H2 chip helps keep the wireless connection steady so your music does not cut out every time you put your phone in a pocket or bag. For $99, you are getting earbuds that fit well with the rest of your Apple gear, sound good, are easy to live with day to day, and hold up to normal wear and tear, which makes this deal worth grabbing if you have been waiting to upgrade from older earbuds or wired headphones.
