{"id":2244,"date":"2026-05-19T11:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:36:03","slug":"split-apples-price-as-airpods-4-drop-to-13p-a-day-as-we-scour-the-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2244","title":{"rendered":"Split Apple&#8217;s price as AirPods 4 drop to 13p a day as we scour the deals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e189fa\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Apple AirPods 4 are available for \u00a34 per month and with no upfront cost<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque Byline_affiliate__x6U8c\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1 Byline_affiliate-wrapper__1OUZX\">\n<div class=\"Byline_author-and-badge-wrapper__2dsv1\">\n<p><span><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_e189fa\">Harriet Morphy-Morris<\/strong> Commerce Content Editor <\/span><span> and <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_e189fa\">Jake Hackney<\/strong> Senior Affiliates Multimedia Writer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">12:31, 19 May 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 12:31, 19 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"DisclosureNotice_disclosure-notice__LgLFU\">This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/affiliates\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"29510041\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Apple AirPods\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article29510041.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Apple-Airpods.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article29510041.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Apple-Airpods.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article29510041.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Apple-Airpods.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article29510041.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Apple-Airpods.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Both the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 can be split in price\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Both the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 can be split in price<cite aria-label=\"Image: APPLE \u2022 GETTY\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: APPLE \u2022 GETTY)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For canny shoppers seeking a bargain, <a aria-label=\"Sky MobileLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fshop%2Faccessories%2Fmobile\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Sky Mobile<\/a> is offering a way to split the price of Apple AirPods 4, dropping the pair to \u00a34 per month with no upfront fee. A world away from shelling out <a aria-label=\"\u00a399 at AmazonLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4tPC6It\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a399 at Amazon<\/a> or \u00a3119 at <a aria-label=\"Apple's own storeLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1587087&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk%2Fairpods-4%2F&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailystar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fapple-airpods-4-just-13p-37175173\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Apple&#8217;s own store<\/a> in one go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The \u00a34 monthly package, which amounts to roughly 13p a day based on a typical 30-day month, includes <a aria-label=\"the AirPods 4Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fshop%2Faccessories%2Fmobile%2FAudio%2FApple%2FAirPods4withChargingCase%3Fcolour%3Dwhite\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">the AirPods 4<\/a> with passive noise cancellation. Those wanting superior audio performance can choose the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation at \u00a35.50 per month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Nevertheless, for those desiring the absolute finest, Sky also carries <a aria-label=\"the Apple AirPods Pro 3 at \u00a37 per monthLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fshop%2Faccessories%2Fmobile%2FAudio%2FApple%2FAirPodsPro3%3Fcolour%3Dwhite\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">the Apple AirPods Pro 3 at \u00a37 per month<!-- --><\/a> &#8211; a small price gap that could very well justify the upgrade. Apple unveiled this newest model in September alongside the iPhone 17 series, confidently declaring it delivers the &#8216;world&#8217;s best&#8217; in-ear Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">READ MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to Apple, the Pro 3 offers up to <a aria-label=\"four times more ANC Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fshop%2Faccessories%2Fmobile%2FAudio%2FApple%2FAirPodsPro3%3Fcolour%3Dwhite\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">four times more ANC <\/a>than both the original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with ANC. The earbuds arrive fitted with Adaptive Audio and Transparency modes, plus personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Boosting their remarkable specification list, the AirPods Pro 3 bring heart rate monitoring during workouts, along with Hearing Aid, Hearing Protection and live translation features. Apple claims the Pro 3 can provide eight hours of listening on a single charge, with the MagSafe Charging Case ready to refresh the battery while you&#8217;re on the move. The crucial factor with Sky Mobile&#8217;s AirPods deal is the 36-month contract duration, reports <a aria-label=\"Bristol LiveLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/whats-on\/shopping\/i-look-apples-best-deals-10967888\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Bristol Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContentsEmbed_affiliate-contents-container__oTiet\" data-testid=\"affiliate-contents-embed\">\n<div data-testid=\"affiliate-content\" class=\"AffiliateContent_affiliate-content-container__10EX_ affiliate-content\">\n<p>Apple AirPods 4<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM AffiliateContent_content-details__U6C2M AffiliateContent_has-content-img___LY95\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-image__FxPNL\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37171099.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s510b\/0_AirPods-23.png\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-price-details__OpMC_\">\n<p>\u00a34 a month<\/p>\n<p>Sky Mobile<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fshop%2Faccessories%2Fmobile%2FAudio%2FApple%2FAirPods4withChargingCase%3Fcolour%3Dwhite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Buy Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM\">\n<div id=\"product-description\" class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Instead of dishing out hundreds outright at Apple and Amazon, shoppers can split the price of the AirPods 4 to \u00a34 a month, which is around 13p a day. The pair have an open ear design and ANC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Those who favour shorter terms can choose 24 or 12-month arrangements, although these involve steeper monthly costs, reports the Daily Record. While monthly payment schemes generally cost more than buying outright, they provide a more affordable alternative to paying the complete sum upfront.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For example, Amazon retails the<a aria-label=\" AirPods Pro 3 Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uXEYUE\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> AirPods Pro 3 <\/a>for \u00a3199, while Sky proves pricier overall but spread over 36-months. Also available at Amazon and discounted are the<a aria-label=\" Soundcore C50i by Anker earbuds, Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dlE1zG\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> Soundcore C50i by Anker earbuds, <\/a>priced at \u00a347.99 rather than the standard \u00a359.99 cost. These are brilliant for those seeking dependable technology but restricted to a tighter budget.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Additionally, on offer are an Apple competitor and a set from Samsung. The<a aria-label=\" Galaxy Buds 4 Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1587087&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fuk%2Faudio-sound%2Fgalaxy-buds4-pro%2Fbuy%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> Galaxy Buds 4 <\/a>can be reduced by 15%, knocking pounds off the typical \u00a3159 price &#8211; these are direct competitors to the AirPods 4 and both feature an open fit design.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The AirPods Pro 3 enjoy a 4.5-star rating on Amazon from more than 3,000 reviews, with one delighted purchaser remarking: &#8220;Superb noise-cancelling and secure fit in ear. Sound quality is great, and the battery life means you can use these all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The touch control and transparency feature is also great when you want to be connected to your surroundings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another reviewer observed: &#8220;You know what to expect from Apple. &#8220;Amazing build quality and great features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;They sound great, and the active noise cancellation is insane.&#8221; Nevertheless, despite awarding five stars, the same buyer issued a warning: &#8220;The ear tips are prone to tearing when removing them, so just be cognisant of this if you decide to change the ear tip size.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, this customer states: &#8220;They are the best headphones I&#8217;ve had, the noise cancellation is amazing, and the transparency when running outdoors is great. I can hear my music but also everything around, never had anything like them before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple AirPods 4 are available for \u00a34 per month and with no upfront cost Harriet&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods.jpg",1200,675,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-768x432.jpg",640,360,true],"large":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-1024x576.jpg",640,360,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods.jpg",1200,675,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods.jpg",1200,675,false],"covernews-slider-full":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-1115x675.jpg",1115,675,true],"covernews-slider-center":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-800x500.jpg",800,500,true],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-540x340.jpg",540,340,true],"covernews-medium-square":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Apple-Airpods-400x250.jpg",400,250,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?author=1"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?cat=8\" rel=\"category\">Tech<\/a>","tag_info":"Tech","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}