Apple AirPods AirPods 4

★★★★★ 4.5 (21)

The H2 chip delivers adaptive noise cancellation and personalized Spatial Audio, with a redesigned shorter stem for stable comfort and IP54 sweat resistance. Adaptive Audio blends ANC and Transparency seamlessly, while Conversation Awareness and Voice Isolation improve call clarity in noise. Best for daily commuters who need reliable noise isolation and hands-free Siri interactions.

form factor in-ear
driver type Dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 5
case battery hours 25
water resistance IP54
Apple AirPods AirPods 4 earbuds
68 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
  • Strong sound (74th percentile) 74th

Cons

  • Below average build (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
74/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 7 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 review13114Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 96.7
Mic 65
Build 33.5
Sound 73.6
Battery 69.4
Comfort 93.3
User Sentiment 40
Connectivity 96.3
Social Proof 35

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud
Weight 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs

Audio

Driver Type Dynamic
Drivers 1
Surround Spatial Audio

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type adaptive
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint Yes

Earbud Battery

Battery Life 5
Fast Charging 5 Minutes for 1 Hour
Charging USB-C

Case Battery

Case Battery 25
Case Charging USB-C
Wireless Charging Yes

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 1
NC Mic Yes

Features

Voice Assistant Siri
Touch Controls Yes
App iOS Only
Bone Conduction No
Water Resistance IP54

vs Competition

Spec Apple AirPods AirPods 4 Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic hybrid
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Bluetooth Version 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 6.0
Battery Life Hours 5 8 8 6 6 12
Case Battery Hours 25 28 24 26 18 54
Water Resistance IP54 IPX4 IPX4 IP57 IPX4 IP55
Multipoint true true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product MicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Apple AirPods AirPods 4 6533.573.669.493.34096.335
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.878.79978.393.391.99966
Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare 99.878.786.574.871.379.29994.4
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare 96.898.791.671.793.379.299.686.6
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare 89.878.796.146.493.391.997.894.4
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare 96.89199.895.571.397.299.386.6

Usage Scores

Calls (86.6)Music (63.4)Overall (68)Budget (68.3)Gaming (68.4)Travel (79.1)Commute (82.3)Fitness (48.9)

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