Refurbished AirPods4 (With Active Noise Cancellation) Are on Sale for Just $118 During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
Apple’s AirPods Pro may be the company’s most premium and expensive headphones, but that doesn’t mean they have every feature. While they have replaceable ear tips, a heart rate monitor, and the ability to be used as hearing aids, there are many features you might consider “pro” that are also found in Apple’s standard headphones. For example: noise cancellation. If you want headphones that can block out ambient sound (and don’t cost $249), consider the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation, which are currently discounted as part of Amazon’s spring sale .
AirPods 4 are a one-size-fits-all fit and therefore don’t come with different-sized eartips. However, if Apple earbuds have fit you well before, these should be a good fit for everyone. There are surprisingly many similarities in features between the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro: both models support noise cancellation (though, according to Apple, the Pros are four times better); Transparency mode, which amplifies external sounds so you don’t have to take your earbuds out to hear what’s going on; speech recognition, which automatically lowers the volume during a call and increases it afterward; real-time translation via AirPods; and personalized spatial audio, which tracks your head movements to adjust audio playback on the go.
Apple claims that AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation provide up to five hours of listening time on a single charge, and up to 30 hours with the charging case. They have an IP54 rating for dust, sweat, and water resistance, which is slightly lower than the Pro model’s IP57 rating. Overall, if you want AirPods that are suitable for airplane use and won’t break the bank, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are a good choice. (However, be careful if you specifically need noise cancellation, as Apple sells a model without this feature for a slightly lower price.)
One caveat: these aren’t brand-new AirPods 4; Amazon is selling “Premium Refurbished” models. According to the company, “Refurbished” products are “inspected, tested, and refurbished” by “qualified Amazon vendors.” To qualify as “Premium Refurbished,” these products must have no visible cosmetic damage when viewed from a distance of 30 cm. The battery must retain at least 90% of its original capacity, and Amazon sells these products with either original or aftermarket accessories or packaging. Regarding the AirPods, I assume Amazon takes items from opened packaging (items that have been opened but not used) and resells them under that brand—but chances are someone else used these AirPods before you bought them. While the company claims that all Premium Renewed products are professionally cleaned, I wouldn’t blame anyone for being a little wary. In that case , you can get a brand new pair for $148.99 , which is 17% off the original price of $179.