Hurry! AirPods 4 plunge to record-low $99 at Amazon, while ANC model falls to $148

AirPods 4 seen in case with a Tom's Guide Killer Deal sticker
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Apple's AirPods tend to be on the expensive side, especially if you're after some of the most recent models like the AirPods 4. But you can find some great deals if you know where to look, like a killer discount current at Amazon on a solid pair of open-fitting in-ear buds.

Right now you can snag the AirPods 4 for just $99 at Amazon — a $30 savings that returns these stellar buds to the lowest price we've seen yet. If an active noise-canceling feature is a must-have, though, you're in luck, because Amazon's also slashed the AirPods 4 with ANC down to $148.

If you have an older pair of AirPods that are starting to show their age, this deal makes it a great time to upgrade.

The AirPods 4 arrived as a welcome replacement for the AirPods 3, offering an upgraded version of Apple's signature eartip-less design along with the addition of Spatial Audio and other features previously exclusive to premium models like the AirPods Pro 2.

Granted, not everyone is sold on the fit, so your mileage may vary. While some appreciate the less intrusive design, the AirPods lack a seal that typically helps improve sound isolation, which some may find to be a deal breaker. You could always spring for the version with ANC, but that will set you back an extra $50 compared to the base model.

In terms of sound quality, though, the AirPods 4 rank among the best wireless earbuds on the market. We were excited to see the AirPods 4 adopt several Pro-level features, including Personalized Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Head Gestures.

Personalized Spatial Audio tailors the sound experience to suit your unique hearing preferences, and it's the best implementation we've seen yet at this price range. Meanwhile, Conversation Awareness automatically lowers playback volumes when you begin speaking, and Head Gestures, a newer AirPods feature, lets you answer or decline calls with a simple head shake.

When it comes to battery life, things are far less rosy. In our AirPods 4 review, we were disappointed to only get 5 hours of listening time on a single charge, but thankfully you can top them up quickly with the wireless charging case to last up to 30 hours. With ANC enabled, that falls to 4 hours and 20 hours with the case.

Still, the AirPods 4 are a great way to experience Apple's latest and greatest tech without paying double for the AirPods Pro 2 — and thanks to this deal, they're more affordable than ever.

Alyse Stanley
News Editor

Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment.Prior to joining Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating.

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