Apple AirPods AirPods 4
The H2 chip enables personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and voice isolation, backed by 30 hours of battery life from the USB-C case and a 5-minute quick charge for an hour of listening. One-tap pairing across Apple devices and an IP54 rating for dust and sweat resistance complement a lightweight, redesigned fit for all-day comfort. Best for iPhone users who want effortless ecosystem integration and immersive spatial audio for casual listening and calls, not gym workouts.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong sound (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 35 |
| Codecs | AAC-ELD |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| 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 | 30 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Find My |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods AirPods 4 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | 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 | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods AirPods 4 | 60.5 | 35.4 | 33.3 | 82.2 | 73.8 | 93.3 | 96.3 | 99.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 91.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 96 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 99.3 | 91.2 |
Usage Scores
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