Apple’s Cheapest Noise-Canceling AirPods Just Hit a Record-Low Price on Prime Day

Posted on July 8, 2025 by resourcefulman

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AirPods 4 are Apple’s first standard pair of AirPods to offer active noise cancellation. Until now, you had to upgrade to AirPods Pro 2 to get noise cancellation (which, by the way, are at their lowest price on Prime Day ). But now you can enjoy ANC and Apple’s Transparency mode in open-back headphones.

On Prime Day, you’ll find AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation at an all-time low price of just $119. That’s down from the original price of $179 and even lower than the usual discount of around $150. Plus, while this is an Amazon Prime Day sale, it’s not exclusive to Prime members, so anyone can take advantage of this deal.

AirPods 4

$179.99 at Best Buy

AirPod 4 is a full ANC package on a budget

AirPods 4 marks Apple’s first major redesign of the regular AirPods line. The stems are shorter and the case is smaller, but the earbuds retain the same open-ear design that made AirPods so iconic. While AirPods 4 don’t use the silicone tips found on AirPods Pro, the redesigned earbuds have a shape that fits better inside your ear, even without a silicone tip.

The AirPods 4 are powered by the same H2 chip as the AirPods Pro 2, meaning you get the same level of audio processing, noise cancellation (albeit slightly less powerful), and features like Voice Isolation, Conversation Awareness, and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. You also get Apple’s stellar Transparency mode, which sucks in sounds from the outside world, adjusting the intensity so they’re not too loud while still letting you know your surroundings.

The case features USB-C charging and is compatible with any Qi or MagSafe charger, and has built-in speakers for Find My notifications. The battery lasts up to 5 hours with ANC on per charge, and 30 hours total with the charging case. It has an IP54 rating for dust, sweat, and water resistance.

What do you think at the moment?

The AirPods 4 are a great choice for those looking for ANC on a budget, and for those who don’t like silicone ear tips. PCMag gave the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation four out of five stars and an Editor’s Choice award. According to PCMag, “The AirPods 4 do something no other open-back headphone can do: high-quality active noise cancellation. They also deliver excellent sound quality.”

If you don’t need the noise-canceling features, you can get the regular AirPods 4 for just $89 (was $129).

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Home Depot are running Prime Day sales that are especially helpful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

Walmart’s Prime Day sale starts at midnight on July 8 and includes discounts of up to 50% . It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.
Best Buy’s Prime Day sale , “Black Friday in July,” runs through Sunday, July 13, and offers some of the best tech sales online . It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.
Home Depot has extended its July 4 sale through at least July 9, competing with some of its own great deals . It’s a particularly good option if you’re looking for power tools, appliances, or outdoor gear.