Father's Day 2024: Apple AirPods Pro & AirPods 4 Hit Year's Lowest Prices

Apple's latest AirPods are all on sale, making them excellent Father's Day gift ideas, with the holiday falling on June 15. Starting at the top, the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro with wireless noise cancellation are now $169 shipped (originally $240). The next option, the Apple AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation, is discounted to $148 (regularly $179). Lastly, the value-focused AirPods 4 without ANC are down to $99.99 (normally $129).

Apple AirPods Pro for $169

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

$249.00 now $169.00 at Amazon (save 32%)

The AirPods Pro deliver the best audio quality for iPhone users among truly wireless earbuds, thanks to their passively isolating in-ear design, superior active noise cancellation, low-distortion drivers and amplifiers, and the Apple H2 chip. They also include handy features like Adaptive Transparency Mode, which helps you hear your environment clearly without taking out the earbuds, and Conversation Mode, which automatically amplifies voices during chats. The second-gen AirPods Pro switch from Lightning to the more universal USB-C port, eliminating the need for multiple cables, and come with a MagSafe charging case as standard.

Save Over $40 on the New Apple AirPods 4

Apple AirPods 4

$129.00 now $99.00 at Amazon (save 23%)

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

$179.00 now $148.99 at Amazon (save 17%)

Released in September 2024, the Apple AirPods 4 come in two versions that are nearly identical except for the noise cancellation feature on the higher-priced model. The AirPods 4 include several upgrades over the AirPods 3, bringing them up to modern standards. Enhancements include the newer Apple H2 chip (instead of H1), Bluetooth 5.3 (vs Bluetooth 5.0), an improved IP54 rating for dust and water resistance (compared to IPX4), USB-C connectivity (replacing Lightning), and a switch from a skin-detect sensor to a more dependable optical in-ear sensor.

Should You Choose the AirPods Pro Over the AirPods 4 with ANC?

The AirPods Pro are a higher-tier earbud, which explains their $70 premium over the AirPods 4 with ANC. Both offer active noise cancellation, but the AirPods Pro provide superior sound and more effective noise blocking due to their design. The AirPods 4 with ANC use an open-ear style with non-adjustable tips. They rest just outside the ear canal, which is comfortable but allows significant sound leakage and ambient noise to enter.

By contrast, the AirPods Pro are in-ear buds that fit snugly inside the ear canal, creating a seal that passively blocks external noise. They come with adjustable tips to suit different ear sizes and ensure a proper fit, which is crucial for optimal performance. At this price, the main reason to choose the AirPods 4 with ANC is if you generally dislike the feel of in-ear earbuds.

A New Apple iPad Also Makes a Fantastic Mother's Day Gift

Amazon has reduced the price of the newest 2025 11th-generation Apple iPad (A16). All four colors – Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Silver – with 128GB storage and Wi-Fi-only connectivity are now $299 after a $50 discount. This is the best price we've seen for the latest iPad since its release earlier this year. Significant discounts on a recently launched iPad are rare, and we expect this sale to last only a few days.

Silver

Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

$349.00 now $299.00 at Amazon (save 14%)Blue

Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

$349.00 now $299.00 at Amazon (save 14%)Pink

Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

$349.00 now $299.00 at Amazon (save 14%)Yellow

Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

$349.00 now $299.00 at Amazon (save 14%)