Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
- Earbud Headphone
- Better rated than 90%
- More reviewed than 57%
A comfort and ecosystem-focused AirPods model for iPhone users who don't need active noise cancelling.
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How it ranks among the 21 earbud headphones we track
4.5★ across 34,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
34,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
10,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Apple AirPods 4 with a USB-C charging case, the H2 chip, and personalized spatial audio with head tracking. The step-up model in Apple's earbud lineup below the Pro, without active noise cancelling.
The H2 chip is what enables voice isolation on calls and the spatial audio processing, carried over from the Pro line into this lower-tier model. Battery life is a real tradeoff point: 5 hours per charge and 30 hours total with the case, both shorter than the AirPods Pro 2's numbers. IP54 covers dust, sweat and rain, fitting workouts and weather but not submersion.
- H2 chip with voice isolation for calls
- Personalized spatial audio with head tracking
- Up to 5 hrs per charge, 30 hrs with the case
- USB-C case, over 10% smaller than the prior version
Who it's for
Suits an iPhone user who wants Apple's ecosystem features, Siri integration and Find My tracking, without paying Pro pricing or needing active noise cancelling. Not the pick for anyone prioritizing maximum battery life or noise cancelling for flights and commutes.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- USB-C charging case, no separate Lightning cable needed
- Personalized spatial audio with head tracking
- IP54 sweat and water resistance for workouts
- Find My tracking for earbuds and case
- No active noise cancelling
- 5 hours per charge is shorter than Apple's Pro model
- IP54 resists sweat and rain, not submersion
Performance notes
The optical in-ear sensor automatically pauses audio when an earbud is removed and resumes on reinsertion, working alongside Find My for locating a lost earbud or case. Siri responds to voice or, per the listing, a head nod or shake for yes and no answers without needing to speak aloud. The USB-C case is described as more than 10 percent smaller by volume than the previous Lightning case.
Specifications
| Brand | Apple |
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How it compares
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| Apple AirPods 4 Wireless EarbudsThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 34,300 | 2.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Apple earbud headphones
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Do the AirPods 4 have active noise cancelling?
No, active noise cancelling isn't listed as a feature of this model; that's reserved for the AirPods Pro line.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 5 hours of listening on a single charge, and up to 30 hours total using the charging case.
Does this model charge with USB-C?
Yes, the charging case uses USB-C, replacing the Lightning port from earlier AirPods generations.