Apple’s Black Friday deals are already coming, and one of the best ones we’re tracking is for the AirPods 4. They’re currently down to $85, which is a new record. While these headphones don’t offer active noise cancellation, they’re still a great option for those who want all the conveniences of a pair of Apple headphones in an affordable package.
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Apple AirPods 4 are the most budget-friendly AirPods you can get in 2025, with Apple’s H2 audio chip to support some of the more advanced audio features of more expensive models. They offer voice isolation, personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and much more. If you get the model without active noise cancellation, you won’t get features like transparency mode and conversation awareness, or Apple’s hearing health tools. But the entry-level model still offers excellent sound quality for the price.
This model also features a redesigned shape, which allows for a more comfortable and secure fit so you don’t have to worry about them falling out of your ears. A force sensor on the stem allows for basic touch controls, including play and pause, play next track, previous track, and answer a call. You can also summon Siri by pressing and holding the stem.
You can expect to get up to 5 hours of battery life on one charge with the non-ANC model and up to 30 hours with the USB-C charging case.
