It’s obvious that Apple products are some of the most sought-after in the tech world — that means sales are fewer and farther between than other gadgets, and they’re often the first things to sell out when discounts do arrive.

The best AirPods yet come with state of the art hearing protection and spatial audio, and they're nearly $80 off their usual $249 price.

Both earbuds boast ANC and features like spatial audio, but there are significant differences in performance, price, and design. Here's how to pick.