The new features make a great value proposition when you look at their prices. The low-cost $129/£129 variant are still packed with those touch panels and Spatial Audio, and the $179/£179 model adds that lovely ANC. They're easy to find as well. You can grab them from the Apple Store and Amazon, amongst other retailers.

The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation bridge the gap between the base AirPods and the AirPods Pro. How do they perform?

The AirPods 4 are the first from Apple to offer noise canceling, and an AirPods Pro update will feature a hearing test and OTC hearing aid functionality.

Almost every AirPods model is on sale, from the editor-loved AirPods Pro 2 to the AirPods Max, complete with memory foam ear cushions and noise-cancelling tech. Any time Apple’s over-ear cans dip below $500, they’re worth snagging.

The savings event is slated for October 8 and 9—but as we've come to expect, Amazon already launched early deals. The most notable, perhaps? Up to 40 percent off Apple products!