While AirPods Pro are still the best earbuds you can buy, if you want noise cancellation without the tight fit of silicone eartips, AirPods 4 with ANC are a great choice. Normally a good buy at $179, Amazon is selling AirPods 4 with ANC for just $135 today, the lowest price we’ve seen in months.
Powered by Apple’s H2 chip, these earbuds will deliver great sound and vocals. When you turn on the ANC feature, it will quiet down the world around you, which is ideal when you’re on a noisy commute or trying to work out of a busy coffee shop. Just like the Pro model, Adaptive Audio blends ANC and Transparency modes to match your surroundings, while the Conversation Awareness feature lowers the volume when you start talking to someone. Of course, asking Siri for help is also possible and just as useful as ever.
These are the best non-Pro AirPods we’ve reviewed, giving them a solid 4.5-star rating. These are super comfortable to wear, as Apple rebuilt them with a better contour and a shorter stem so they sit more securely and feel great even after hours of wear. You can use the quick-press controls to skip tracks or answer calls, which is super convenient.
One thing to be aware of before buying is that battery life will take a hit if you run ANC. Instead of the 5 hours you’ll get with it off, the buds will only work for 4 hours when you’re blocking out the world. You will get up to 20 hours with the case, in this instance, down from 30 when using them without ANC.
At $135, the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are a fantastic pick for anyone who wants great sound, real comfort, and effective noise cancellation without stepping up to the Pro price.
