AirPods 4 Are Still at Lowest Price Ever in the Final Hours of Prime Day
Our top pick for an open fit is still below $90 for a limited time.
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You're going to want to tune in—pun intended—on these discounts that will help you save on Apple AirPods. Officially known as Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon's October Prime Day sale kicked off on October 7 and ends tonight (October 8). That's right: Today's the final day of the big sale, so time is ticking to grab the best deals on AirPods.
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As a tech expert who's been tracking sales events for five years, I knew AirPods would eventually hit their lowest price ever—it was just a matter of when. Good Housekeeping Institute's pick for best AirPods for an open fit: the AirPods 4, dropped to their lowest price ever ($89) once the event kicked off—and they haven't sold out yet. With both the standard and noise-cancelling versions still at record-low prices, it's an excellent time to shop.
I've interviewed the Apple engineers who built the AirPods 4 and learned that its new redesign was meticulously shaped through thousands of ear scans to create a seal that's more secure and universally comfortable than ever. In other words, if your AirPods constantly slip out of your ears, the AirPods 4 might finally stay put for you.
While the AirPods 4 are the only ones at their lowest price ever right now, I've rounded up markdowns on other AirPods below. Although these might potentially drop even further in price before Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight, if you're concerned about popular models selling out (which has happened before), these deals are certainly still better than full price.
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Why we like it: Next to the new AirPods Pro 3, they're the most versatile earbuds you can get from Apple. Not only do they deliver warm, crisp, and honeyed sound to your ears, but they also keep your ear health in mind. If you're at a loud concert, for example, you can use the hearing protection feature to help reduce the decibels. They also comes with FDA-approved hearing aid capabilities, per the brand.
What you should know: Although we've seen these earbuds dip as low as $150 last Prime Day, this $79 price cut is still a worthwhile discount. There's the chance that this deal might deepen, but note that these have sold out during past Prime Day events.
Why we like it: Apple rolled out these earbuds for users who just want the basics: great audio that pairs seamlessly with their iPhone. Keep in mind that this model does not have active-noise cancellation; it's budget-friendly and designed to offer the best fit for users. If your ears tend to have trouble housing AirPods properly, the AirPods 4 may be the best pick for you.
What you should know: You likely won't regret grabbing a pair right now; they're at the lowest price we've ever seen.
Why we like it: AirPods 4 getting active noise cancellation (ANC) is a big deal, because this feature was previously reserved for the pricier AirPods Pro line; now you can enjoy ANC without splurging on the upper-tier models. In my experience, the Pro 2 offers better ANC, but if you're okay with settling for a middling experience to save money, the AirPods 4 still make a great choice.
What you should know: As of October 8, these earbuds have dipped back down to their lowest price ever.
Why we like it: The AirPods Max is the Good Housekeeping Institute pick for best noise-cancelling AirPods. I've personally tested it against its rival, the Sony WH-1000XM6, and I can confirm that the AirPods Max edge out the competition slightly with its ANC chops. Plus, few headphones make music sound as rich as the AirPods Max.
What you should know: Although we saw these over-ear cans dip under $400 last Prime Day, this $130 discount is still worth taking advantage of.
Kimberly Gedeon is a tech commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she explores the latest in consumer tech, from laptops and phones to smart glasses and smart home devices.With more than a decade of journalism experience, including bylines at Laptop Mag, Mashable, and Tom’s Guide, she brings sharp insight and hands-on expertise to every review. Outside of testing gadgets, Kimberly can be found gaming on her Asus ROG Ally X, binging reality TV (Love Island, anyone?), or obsessing over the latest skincare tech trends. You can find Kimberly's work in Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, and more.
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