Detailed Review

The AirPods 4 represent Apple's most comfortable wireless earbuds to date, thanks to a thoughtfully redesigned form factor that reduces weight and improves stability during movement. The refined contour and shorter stem make these earbuds feel less intrusive while maintaining secure placement, even during workouts or extended wear sessions. The quick-press controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing you to manage playback and calls without reaching for your phone.

Where these earbuds truly shine is in their intelligent audio processing. The H2 chip powers Adaptive Audio, which seamlessly switches between active noise cancellation and transparency mode based on your environment and activity. Conversation Awareness automatically lowers volume when nearby speech is detected, making these earbuds genuinely aware of your surroundings. For call quality, Voice Isolation effectively cuts background noise while preserving your voice clarity, a feature that proves invaluable in busy offices or outdoor settings.

Battery performance is solid with up to 30 hours of total listening time via the compact charging case, though the 4-hour single-charge duration with ANC enabled means you'll need the case for full-day use. The case itself is impressively small and supports USB-C charging plus wireless charging compatibility, offering flexibility in how you power your earbuds. IP54 dust and water resistance provides confidence for active users, while seamless Apple ecosystem integration ensures effortless pairing and device switching.

Key Features

  • Active Noise Cancellation that adapts automatically to your environment with Adaptive Audio
  • Redesigned for all-day comfort with shorter stem and refined contour for better fit stability
  • Powerful H2 chip delivers superior call quality with Voice Isolation in noisy settings
  • Up to 30 hours total listening time with charging case, or 4 hours per charge with ANC enabled
  • Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive theater-like sound
  • IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistance rated for workouts and outdoor use
  • Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem via quick pairing and Find My app tracking

Specifications

Product Dimensions‎2.68 x 4.69 x 4.72 inches
Item Weight‎0.12 Kilograms
Item model number‎MXP93LL/A
Batteries‎3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available‎September 9, 2024
Number Of Items‎1
BrandApple
ColorWhite
Ear PlacementIn Ear
Form FactorIn Ear
Impedance32 Ohms
Size and WeightAirPods 4 (each)Height: 1.19 inches (30.2 mm)Width: 0.72 inch (18.3 mm)Depth: 0.71 inch (18.1 mm)Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.3 grams)Charging Case (USB-C)Height: 1.82 inches (46.2 mm)Width: 1.97 inches (50.1 mm)Depth: 0.83 inch (21.2 mm)Weight: 1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)
Charging CaseWorks with USB‑C connector
BatteryAirPods 4Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single chargeUp to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single chargeAirPods 4 with Charging Case (USB-C)Up to 30 hours of listening timeUp to 20 hours of talk time5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 45 minutes of talk time
Audio TechnologyCustom high-excursion Apple driverCustom high dynamic range amplifierVoice IsolationPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingAdaptive EQVent system for pressure equalization
ControlsPress once to play or pause mediaPress once to answer a call or mute or unmutePress twice to end a callPress twice to skip forwardPress three times to skip backPress and hold for SiriSay “Hey Siri” or just “Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directionsWith Siri Interactions, nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications, and more
SensorsDual beamforming microphonesInward-facing microphoneOptical in-ear sensorMotion-detecting accelerometerSpeech-detecting accelerometerForce sensor
ChipH2 headphone chip
Dust Sweat and Water ResistantDust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3 wireless technology