Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are cheaper than AirPods 4 right now

Black Friday and AirPods discounts go together just like AirPods and iPhones. We thought the latest AirPods Pro was an incredible deal at their recently reduced price of $189, but they’ve dropped even more Amazon and Walmartwhere you can now pick them up for a new low price of $153.99 ($95 off). That’s less than the current price of AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, which is down to $168.99.

Sure, the AirPods 4 are newer, but Apple mostly played with their release. The second-generation AirPods Pro are still the best wireless earbuds in Apple’s lineup, even a few years after their initial release. Their voice call quality is fantastic and their noise canceling performance is more effective than Apple’s entry-level earbuds, as the latest Pro comes with a selection of silicone tips that seal your ear to keep more sound out. The added tips also provide a tighter bass response, and we think they have more natural and convenient volume control.

There are other benefits as well. AirPods Pro last up to six hours with ANC on or a further 24 hours with the included charging case. AirPods 4, meanwhile, only last up to four hours with ANC enabled, or another 15 hours or so with the included case. Oh, and they’re even certified for use as hearing aids thanks to the release of iOS 18.1.

Both the Pro and AirPods 4 come with a wireless charging case with USB-C for wired charging and a built-in speaker for easier Find My tracking. There are also more features elsewhere, including spatial audio with head tracking, adaptive audio and transparency modes. There’s really no question here: Unless you prefer a smaller case or you don’t find ear buds comfortable, the Pro is the best deal.