Apple AirPods 4 Apple AirPods 4 (with Active Noise Cancellation)

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The higher-tier AirPods 4, adding Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency mode — features missing from the base AirPods 4. Includes a wireless charging case with a built-in Find My speaker. IP54 sweat and water resistant, with up to 20 hours of total battery life.

$170

Color

Specifications

Launch

Year introduced: 2024

Audio Technology

Driver: Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Amplifier: Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Noise control: Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness (all exclusive to this model — the base AirPods 4 has none of these)
Voice: Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, vent system for pressure equalization
Live Translation: Yes, for communicating across languages

Chip

Chip: Apple H2 headphone chip (same chip as AirPods Pro 2)

Controls

Force sensor: press to play/pause, answer/end calls, camera remote, press-and-hold for Siri
Voice: "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"

Water resistance

Rating: IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistant (earbuds and case)

Charging Case (USB-C)

Charging: USB-C, Qi-certified wireless charging, and Apple Watch charger compatible (base AirPods 4 case is USB-C only — no wireless charging)
Extra: Built-in speaker for Find My alerts (helps locate a lost case)