Music is everywhere, but the general population doesn’t want to hear what you’re listening to on the subway. You need a pair of headphones or earbuds to cultivate your own private Idaho soundscape, but you don’t need to shell out more than a Benjamin right now to get one of the best pairs of casual earbuds on the market.
Why? Because Best Buy has the Apple AirPods 4 on sale right now for $30 off, bringing the $129.99 list price down to $99.99. They might be the company’s most affordable wireless earbuds, but I’m sure you know—anything Apple puts its name on comes out of the factory looking (and sounding) fly, so this sale makes it the perfect time to grab a pair of your own.
As Apple’s entry-level wireless earbuds, the AirPods 4 don’t automatically come with active noise cancellation, but you can buy the version that does, which is currently our top pick for open earbuds. However, the AirPods 4 without active noise cancellation are a far more economical choice, since they’re about $80 cheaper with this deal right now. So, if you don’t care about drowning out the world around you, these earbuds are perfect for you.
Besides looking cool, the AirPods 4 also deliver exceptional audio performance right to your ears. The bass is impressive, and the highs are extra crisp—all made more immersive by Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking to make you feel like you’re in a movie theater. And thanks to Apple’s newest H2 chip that supports Voice Isolation to reduce background noise, even your calls sound crystal clear.
What if you need to ask Siri a question? Well, since AirPods are nestled deeply within Apple’s ecosystem, you can summon the voice assistant with a simple “Siri” or “Hey Siri.” And if she asks a question, you can respond with a simple shake of your head for “yes” or “no.” Pretty neat! The cherry on top is an impressive 30-hour total battery life (when you consider the charging case) and the fact that both the case and the buds themselves are IP54-rated for dust, sweat, and water resistance.
In our detailed review, PCMag expert Tim Gideon gave the AirPods 4 an “Excellent” rating, calling their audio performance “exceptional” for an open-ear design. So grab a pair of these excellently affordable buds for yourself!
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But if you’re looking for something different, check out our experts’ list of the best wireless earbuds for 2026.
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