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AirPods 4 Available for Record Low Black Friday Price of $139 [Updated]

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Update December 5, 8:37 pm: Amazon has dropped the price of AirPods 4 with ANC even further to $139.00, by far the best pricing we've ever seen on this model. Original article follows below.



Amazon has Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for $164.99, down from $179.00. This is one of the rare Black Friday deals that has stuck around this week, and right now we're only tracking the sale on Amazon.

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This is also an all-time low price on the new AirPods 4 with ANC. The AirPods 4 also feature a redesigned earbud for increased comfort, the H2 chip for improved audio performance, up to 30 hours of battery life, and an IP54 rating for dust, water, and sweat resistance.



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Article Link: AirPods 4 Available for Record Low Black Friday Price of $139 [Updated]
 
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I'm still not interested. The AirPods 4 when ANC is turned on uses way too much battery power per charge. And it lacks the natural partial noise blocking of a true in-ear monitor (IEM design) of the Apple AirPods Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds+ and Beats Solo Pro.
 
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I still can't understand why Air Pod Pro 2 are being so deeply discounted everywherenwhile AirPods 4 ANC are never discounted to any great extent. I had purchased AirPods 4 ANC on release only to have to return them when the AirPod Pro 2 began selling for same price on Amazon within a few days. I actually like the AirPod 4 ANC over the AirPod Pro 2 but it made no sense to keep them.
 
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jdclifford said:
I still can't understand why Air Pod Pro 2 are being so deeply discounted everywherenwhile AirPods 4 ANC are never discounted to any great extent. I had purchased AirPods 4 ANC on release only to have to return them when the AirPod Pro 2 began selling for same price on Amazon within a few days. I actually like the AirPod 4 ANC over the AirPod Pro 2 but it made no sense to keep them.
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Because AirPods Pro 2 are over 2 years old at this point and only received a minor USB C refresh over a year ago.
 
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aj8690 said:
Because AirPods Pro 2 are over 2 years old at this point and only received a minor USB C refresh over a year ago.
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Still waiting to see when they support lossless audio outside of being used with AVP. There is also that heart monitor rumor regarding AirPod Pro 3rd gen when released.
 
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Understood but they're still superior to the AirPod 4 ANC model aren't they?
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Its Open-style earbuds (AirPod 4 ANC) compared to sealed In-Canal (AirPod Pro 2)
The Pro 2 are Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation then AirPod 4 ANC.
Also the Pro 2 offer Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection functionality.
Slightly more usage life 5 hours with AirPod 4 ANC vs 6 hours AirPod Pro 2.
 
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Its Open-style earbuds (AirPod 4 ANC) compared to sealed In-Canal (AirPod Pro 2)
The Pro 2 are Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation then AirPod 4 ANC.
Also the Pro 2 offer Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection functionality.
Slightly more usage life 5 hours with AirPod 4 ANC vs 6 hours AirPod Pro 2.
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That's exactly why I don't understand the lack of price differential after discounting.
 
I was on Amazon and saw AirPods 4 for $119 and thought I found an even better deal than was originally posted. Just before hopping over there to post, I realized that Apple offers AirPods 4 "Without Active Noise Cancellation" - hence the $120 price point.

Real question for the forum: why would anyone in the market for AirPods today, buy AirPods 4 for $165 when AirPods Pro 2 can be had for $5 more? I know the AiPods 4s are newer, but the specs/features on the Pros are better. What gives?
 
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If I hadn't misplaced my AirPods, I wouldn't have bought the AirPod Pros I ordered a couple days ago for 150-something.

I hope I didn't make a mistake. But they were cheaper than the regular AirPods. I'm really hoping they're not uncomfortable.

(If I'd misplaced them at home, I'd just keep looking. But I misplaced them at a friend's house 600 miles away.)
 
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I was on Amazon and saw AirPods 4 for $119 and thought I found an even better deal than was originally posted. Just before hopping over there to post, I realized that Apple offers AirPods 4 "Without Active Noise Cancellation" - hence the $120 price point.

Real question for the forum: why would anyone in the market for AirPods today, buy AirPods 4 for $165 when AirPods Pro 2 can be had for $5 more? I know the AiPods 4s are newer, but the specs/features on the Pros are better. What gives?
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Different shape - shaped like normal wired Apple headphones.

I'm REALLY hoping I didn't make a mistake ordering the Pros.
 
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I'm still not interested. The AirPods 4 when ANC is turned on uses way too much battery power per charge. And it lacks the natural partial noise blocking of a true in-ear monitor (IEM design) of the Apple AirPods Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds+ and Beats Solo Pro.
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Not having to jam them in your ear canal is an advantage. Battery life seems like a small thing compared to that. But the discount on the AirPod Pros was too much to pass up.

If I hate the AirPod Pros too much I guess I can send them back. I'll know in a week or so.
 
Good to see discount on the new AirPods 4. But the AirPods Pro 2 deal recently available was the best offer. Better to get AirPods Pro if it is in similar price range.
 
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Not having to jam them in your ear canal is an advantage. Battery life seems like a small thing compared to that. But the discount on the AirPod Pros was too much to pass up.

If I hate the AirPod Pros too much I guess I can send them back. I'll know in a week or so.
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I’ve had both and find the Pros MUCH more comfortable to wear for long periods. I guess everyone’s ears are different, but to me it’s a major advantage of the Pros.
 
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That's barely less than the usual discount price on amazon.

But I got them over the Airpods Pro 2 at a steeper discount because fitting comfortably in my ears is the most important metric over any other feature. I personally can't do tips in my ears.

So far (only had them for about a week) I'm glad I took a chance. I have pretty small ears and I was worried they wouldn't fit but they do! And the noise cancelling is good enough for use on a plane.
 
Sam's Club will have the AirPods 4 with ANC for $139 according to their email. Deal starts tomorrow at 9am EST for Plus members and 9pm EST for others.
 

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To this day the AirPods 2 still stay in my ears better than any of these. I now have both the 2's and the Pro 2's. My ears get tired of the Pro 2's after awhile (the seal), but they obviously sound incredible - but they don't stay in well (tried different tips). I tried the 3's and 4's and those don't sit well either. So a lot of times (especially when jogging) I stick with my old 2's. 🤷‍♂️
 
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