Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds are on sale for $119.99, which is a solid price if you have been waiting to upgrade your earbuds without spending a ton. You get Bluetooth headphones with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, a USB-C charging case, wireless charging, and Apple’s H2 chip. If you already use an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch, these will fit right into what you have now with quick pairing and automatic switching between devices. You open the case near your phone, tap to connect, and you are ready to go. It makes daily use much easier when you are moving from a phone call to your laptop or tablet and do not want to mess with menus every time.
The Active Noise Cancellation is a big reason to grab these at this price. If you ride the bus, fly, work in an office, or live with roommates, you can cut down the background noise so you can focus on your music, shows, or podcasts. When you need to hear what is going on, you switch to Transparency Mode, which lets outside sound in without you having to pull the earbuds out of your ears. That is handy for walking in the city, talking to someone at a store, or listening for a boarding call at the airport. Adaptive Audio helps balance how much of the outside sound you hear, which can make them feel more natural over a full day of wear.
Personalized Spatial Audio is aimed at people who watch a lot of movies, shows, or play games. With this, sound feels like it is coming from around you instead of just straight into your ears. If you use an iPhone that supports it, you can set it up to match your ears and head, which can make the sound stage feel more open and clear. It is one of those things that is easy to get used to, and once you do, regular stereo can feel a bit flat. You still get all the basics you expect, like easy touch controls on the earbuds for play, pause, skip, and calls, and clear voice quality for phone calls and video chats.
The USB-C charging case is another nice touch, especially if you already moved to newer Apple devices with USB-C. You can charge the case with the same cable you use for your phone, laptop, or tablet, and you also have wireless charging if you like to drop it on a charging pad. The H2 chip helps with fast connection, stable audio, and better battery life, so you can wear them for long stretches without worrying about them dying on you in the middle of the day. If you have been hanging on to older AirPods or using cheaper earbuds that keep cutting out or sounding thin, this deal gives you a good jump in sound quality and comfort without going into the price range of the Pro models. At $119.99, it makes sense to pick these up now instead of waiting and paying more later for pretty much the same daily use.
