AirPods 4, Apple’s most affordable wireless headset of the current generation, is back on the agenda with a remarkable price drop. The current list price of the standard version is 8,999 TL in Apple’s own store. The model is now offered for sale with the price tag of 5.949 TL.. This corresponds to a difference of approximately 3,050 TL, that is, roughly 34 percent. Data from price comparison services show that 5,949 TL is the lowest level of the last three months. Listing the headset with installment options of up to 12 months also provides flexibility on the payment side.
Apple AirPods 4
On the design side, AirPods 4 comes with a renewed body compared to the previous generation, and its lines have been refined to make it look more balanced in the ear. The model works with Apple’s self-developed H2 chip; This chip is also preferred on the AirPods Pro 2 side. The headset offers touch controls on the stem for music and calls; It is possible to play with a single touch, skip a track with a double touch, and access Siri by pressing and holding. It comes with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, SBC and AAC codec support. The body weighs only 4.3 grams and has dimensions of 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm.
One of the highlights on the audio side is Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. This technology aims to surround the user with sound in movies, TV series and games. Thanks to Sound Isolation, the H2 chip separates the speaker’s voice from the background during phone calls in noisy environments. Adaptive EQ adjusts the sound in real time according to ear structure. In addition, there is a ventilation system for pressure equalization.
On the battery side, AirPods 4 promises up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge; With the charging box, this value reaches 30 hours. The box provides approximately 1 hour of listening time with a 5-minute quick charge. The new charging case is more than 10 percent smaller than the previous generation and now offers USB-C connectivity. The headset and the box have a certain level of resistance against dust, sweat and water with IP54 certification. On the other hand, this degree of durability means that the headset is not suitable for complete immersion in water.
Price history and the meaning of the discount
Looking at the price course of AirPods 4, it is seen that the model will be available for pre-order in September 2024 in Türkiye at a price range of approximately 5,779 TL. In the meantime, due to the effects of foreign exchange and price hikes, the label climbed to the level of 8,999 TL. Therefore, the current price of 5,949 TL actually pushes the headset below a band close to the launch period. Price comparison platforms also mark this figure as the lowest of the three-month period. However, such opportunity labels may change in a short time depending on stock and campaign duration.
Since there may be confusion about model options, it is useful to clarify the distinction. The version subject to discount is the standard AirPods 4 without Active Noise Canceling (ANC). The ANC supported version is listed as a separate model in most sellers at prices above 8,500 TL. Both models share the same H2 chip; but features such as ANC, Adaptive Transparency and wireless charging are only available in the upper version. For this reason, users who expect noise cancellation should make their model choice accordingly. The standard version does not physically suppress environmental sound due to its open design.
On the compatibility side, AirPods 4 offers full integration with the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS and tvOS. The headset also works with non-Apple devices via Bluetooth; However, in this case, some features are disabled. The skin-detecting sensor starts the sound when the headphones are worn and pauses them when they are removed. The location of both the headset and the charging box can be tracked with the Find application. In addition to all this, Siri Interactions allow the user to respond to notifications by nodding their head. How long the price drop will last seems to depend on the continuation of the campaign.