Reviews of Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Buy Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — All prices
Specifications Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Source: apple.com
Every spec has been checked against the manufacturer's official source. No copy-pasting from the internet or AI-generated text.
What's in the box:
- USB-C charging case with built-in speaker
- documentation; USB-C cable sold separately
Drivers are the drivers in your headphones that are responsible for creating sound.
DD + PM + BA – means that there are several different types of drivers in these headphones.
DD – “Dynamic Driver” dynamic driver (deep bass, natural sound).
PM – “Planar Magnetic Driver” planar driver (wide soundstage and fast response).
BA – “Balanced Armature Driver” armature driver (accuracy and detail retrieval).
BC – “Bone Conduction Driver” or bone-conduction driver, which transmits vibration to the body of the headphones, transmitting sound through the bone/cartilage to the inner ear.
Custom high-excursion Apple driver and high-dynamic-range amplifierBluetooth is a wireless data transmission standard.
Support for new audio technologies.
Improved connection stability.
Reduced power consumption.
5.3Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
Up to 4 h on a single charge with ANC onHeadphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
Up to 5 h on a single charge with noise cancellation offHeadphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 20 h with ANC · up to 30 h without noise cancellation (with the charging case)Questions
How long does the battery last?apple.com
The Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation have Up to 4 h on a single charge with ANC on with noise cancellation, Up to 5 h on a single charge with noise cancellation off without it, up to 20 h with ANC · up to 30 h without noise cancellation (with the charging case) total with the charging case.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How do I charge them?apple.com
USB-C. Wireless — yes — the charging case charges with an Apple Watch charger or Qi‑certified charger. Fast: 5 minutes in the charging case yields about 1 hour of listening time.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Are they water and sweat resistant?apple.com
IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistance for both the headphones and the charging case protection.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What colors are available?apple.com
White.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How do I control them?apple.com
Pinch the stem: once — pause/play or answer call; twice — skip track or end call; thrice — previous track; press and hold — Siri. Wear detection — Yes.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What Bluetooth version is it?apple.com
Bluetooth 5.3, chip H2.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How do I find them if I lose them?apple.com
Yes.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What's in the box?apple.com
USB-C charging case with built-in speaker · documentation; USB-C cable sold separately.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What are the size and weight?apple.com
Earbud 4.3g, charging case 34.7g (ANC version).apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Does it have real-time translation?apple.com
Yes — Live Translation, in selected languages and regions.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Do they have spatial audio and AuracastAuracast — when many earbuds listen to one broadcast at the same time. For example, sound from a TV in a waiting area.?apple.com
Spatial audio — Yes.apple.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
About the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — no marketing
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. Apple states Bluetooth 5.3, protection IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistance for both the headphones and the charging case, battery life Up to 4 h on a single charge with ANC on and up to 20 h with ANC · up to 30 h without noise cancellation (with the charging case).
Ratings and reviews
For
- Soft and musical sound, top-tier for open-fit earbuds
- Excellent quality microphone
- Noise cancellation and transparency mode are the best among open-fit earbuds
- The build is comfortable and beautiful
Against
- No volume control
- The app is only available on iOS, with limited functionality on Android
- Battery life is only 4 hours with ANC and 20h total with the case
- Minor drawbacks: the glossy finish scratches easily, no cable included
Specifications
Drivers are the drivers in your headphones that are responsible for creating sound.
DD + PM + BA – means that there are several different types of drivers in these headphones.
DD – “Dynamic Driver” dynamic driver (deep bass, natural sound).
PM – “Planar Magnetic Driver” planar driver (wide soundstage and fast response).
BA – “Balanced Armature Driver” armature driver (accuracy and detail retrieval).
BC – “Bone Conduction Driver” or bone-conduction driver, which transmits vibration to the body of the headphones, transmitting sound through the bone/cartilage to the inner ear.
DDBluetooth is a wireless data transmission standard.
Support for new audio technologies.
Improved connection stability.
Reduced power consumption.
5.3Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
Up to 4 h on a single charge with ANC onHeadphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
up to 20 h with ANC · up to 30 h without noise cancellation (with the charging case)