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If you want ANC but don’t like in-ear headphones then the AirPods 4 with ANC might be the right earbuds for you. They have the exact same form factor and sound quality as the regular AirPods 4 but you can zone out the world around you thanks to noise canceling.
In our review, we said noise cancelation was very good for the price, and audio playback is rich and clear. You can grab the AirPods 4 with ANC for £161 in the UK at Amazon. In the US, you can find them for $164.99 at Amazon, a small but welcome discount
I’ve owned AirPods since the first pair launched in 2017, and while they may not have the best audio on the market, they’re somewhat magical in the way they just work.
Nowadays, AirPods have loads of competitors like Sony’s WF-1000XM5, but even then there’s something about Apple’s earbuds that just makes them stand out above the crowd.
AirPods were a major innovation from Apple, and to this day are the best earbuds to use with Apple products.
How about headphones? Well, AirPods Max are an interesting choice. Apple updated them earlier this year, but it was hardly an update really. A USB-C port, and… not much else.
Apple did add new colors so if you’re a big fan of that Lavender Haze then the purple version might be up your street.
I’ve never liked the AirPods Max, they’re just too heavy on my head, but the sound is excellent and they have the seamless connectivity you want from Apple headphones.
If you do opt for the AirPods 4 deal from above, be sure to clean them often. My days at the Genius Bar still haunt me to this day, cleaning ear wax out of dirty earbuds and trying to not breathe in the odor.
Does that sound gross? That’s because it is. So if you’re likely to forget to give them a regular clean, maybe the AirPods Pro 2 with silicone tips is a better purchasing decision.
Or you could buy…
I used to work at the Apple Genius Bar, so I’ve tested all of the best AirPods, and know all the insider tips.
While the AirPods Pro 2 are my favorite model, the brand-new AirPods 4 have a small discount this Black Friday, saving you $10 in the US at Amazon, and around £10 at Amazon UK.
That might not sound like much, but if you’re looking for a simple set of Apple earbuds that get the job done, the AirPods 4 is the model to choose.
Let’s start with this ridiculously low price for Apple’s best earbuds. Right now you can grab AirPods Pro 2 at Amazon for $153.99 (was $249), a crazy good price for the USB-C model.
If you’re in the UK, you can also snag AirPods Pro 2 for £179 (was £229) at Amazon, and trust me, they’re well worth the price.
I absolutely love the AirPods Pro 2’s Transparency mode, it allows me to be present while still listening to music, perfect for evening dog walks.
AirPods always rank among the most popular Black Friday purchases, and it’s easy to see why – they tend to get record-low prices, and it’s not like Apple has been known for big discounts in the past, though that’s really changed in the last few years.
Welcome to our AirPods Black Friday round-up! I’m going to be updating this page throughout the day with deals, as well as tips and advice on making the most of AirPods.
