Apple AirPods AirPods 4
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.
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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Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods AirPods 4 | 65 | 33.5 | 73.6 | 69.4 | 93.3 | 40 | 96.3 | 35 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 78.3 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 66 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 99.8 | 78.7 | 86.5 | 74.8 | 71.3 | 79.2 | 99 | 94.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.6 | 71.7 | 93.3 | 79.2 | 99.6 | 86.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 89.8 | 78.7 | 96.1 | 46.4 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 94.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.2 | 99.3 | 86.6 |
Usage Scores
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