
Apple AirPods 4
$1292024
Pros
- Best open-ear fit comfort — virtually disappears in the ear
- Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking
- USB-C charging case finally replaces Lightning
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration across all devices
- IP54 dust and water resistance for workouts
Cons
- No active noise cancellation — pay $50 more for ANC model
- Open design leaks sound and lets ambient noise in
- AAC only — no aptX or LDAC for Android users
- 5-hour battery is shorter than most competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Type | in-ear |
| Weight | 4.3 g (each) |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | 5 hrs (earbuds), 30 hrs total with case |
| Charging | USB-C, 5-min charge for 1 hr playback |
| Drivers | Apple H2 chip, custom driver |
| Features | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ auto-tunes music to ear shape, USB-C charging case, H2 chip with Voice Isolation for calls, Automatic device switching across Apple devices, Find My integration with precision finding |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired option | |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
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