The AirPods 4 offer more bass than their predecessor and impressively clear voice call quality.
If you missed out on the steep AirPods discounts we saw during Black Friday, now is your chance. Right now, the second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C are on sale at Walmart, Best Buy, and Target starting at $169 ($81 off), which is just $16 shy of their all-time low. Meanwhile, the AirPods 4 have dropped to a record low of $99.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, with the noise-canceling variant going for around $148.99 ($31 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
If you want the best sound and active noise cancellation you can get in a pair of Apple earbuds, you’ll likely want to pick up the second-gen AirPods Pro. The in-ears offer a few features you won’t find in their cheaper siblings, including intuitive swipe-based controls, more robust water resistance, and multiple silicone ear tips for a customizable fit. Thanks to a recent iOS 18 update, they also now double as FDA-approved hearing aids.
That being said, both the entry-level AirPods 4 and the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are excellent earbuds in their own right. They both deliver exceptionally clear voice call quality and produce the same high-quality sound, which benefits from a thicker layer of bass than Apple’s previous models despite their open design. The main difference is that the step-up AirPods 4 offer several Pro-like features, including ANC and a wireless charging case that features a built-in speaker and support for tracking via Apple’s Find My app.
Read our AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 reviews.
A few more ways to save
Speaking of Apple, you can also subscribe to Apple Music for relatively cheap right now. Apple is offering new and eligible subscribers six months of Apple Music for just $2.99 through February 27th. An individual subscription typically costs $10.99 per month, so the current promo equates to about $63 in savings. The streaming service grants ad-free access to more than 100 million songs, along with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos tracks for a more immersive experience.
You can pick up a second-gen Blink Mini 2 for just $19.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which matches its all-time low (Amazon is also selling it with a Weather Resistant Power Adapter for $29.98). The newest Mini is a compact 1080p security camera with support for motion alerts and two-way audio, much like its predecessor. However, unlike the original, the latest model comes with on-device person detection and IP65 waterproofing, so you can use it outside if you purchase Blink’s optional outdoor adapter. Read our review.
Amazon is currently selling three Eero Pro 6E routers for $499.99 ($150 off) with a $100 Amazon gift card, which is one of the best deals we’ve seen on the tri-band mesh routers. You can also buy them in a two-pack for $299.99 ($100 off) or a standalone unit for $184.99 ($65 off). While the newer Eero 7 routers outshine the Pro 6E spec-wise, they’re also much pricier. The last-gen models support the Wi-Fi 6E band, and a two- or three-pack of them can cover most homes (each router covers up to 2,000 square feet). Read our review.
