Battery (buds): 5 hours (4 hours with noise canceling)
Battery with case: 30 hours (20 hours with noise canceling)
Weight (bud): 4.3g per earbud
Noise cancellation: Yes
Spatial audio: Yes, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Water resistance: IP54
For a little extra, the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation bring even more to the table. Additional features include, of course, noise cancellation (which will be the determining factor for many buyers), but you also get Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode and Conversation Awareness. Plus, you get the ability to charge not only with USB-C but also any Qi wireless charger or your Apple Watch charger. The case has a speaker for use with Find My. Our early verdict of the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation details all of these features.
Pros
- Noise cancellation has a strong effect
- Audio playback is rich and clear
- Spatial Audio sounds great
Cons
- Below-average battery life
- Some sound leakage from outer-ear fit
