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AirPods 4 tech specs

2024 September 9
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In addition to new iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple announced the all new AirPods 4 in two new variants at the September 9th event.

In this piece, we’ll outline the technical specifications of Apple’s brand-new wireless earbuds so that you can decide if they’re a worthwhile upgrade for you.

AirPods 4 tech specs


Audio Technology

Both models:

    • Custom high-excursion Apple driver
    • Custom high dynamic range amplifier
    • Voice Isolation
    • Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
    • Adaptive EQ
    • Vent system for pressure equalization

Active Noise Cancellation model only:

    • Active Noise Cancellation
    • Adaptive Audio
    • Transparency mode
    • Conversation Awareness

Sensors

    • Dual beamforming microphones
    • Inward-facing microphone
    • Optical in-ear sensor
    • Motion-detecting accelerometer
    • Speech-detecting accelerometer
    • Force sensor

Chip

    • H2 headphone chip

Controls

    • Press once to play or pause media
    • Press once to answer a call or mute or un-mute
    • Press twice to end a call
    • Press twice to skip forward
    • Press three times to skip back
    • Press and hold for Siri
    • Say “Hey Siri” or just “Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
    • With 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

Dust, sweat, and water resistance

    • Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)

Size & weight

Each AirPod:

    • 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)

AirPods case with AirPods inside:

    • Height: 1.82 inches (46.2 mm)
    • Width: 1.97 inches (50.1 mm)
    • Depth: 0.83 inch (21.2 mm)
    • Weight (AirPods 4): 1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)
    • Weight (AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation): 1.22 ounces (34.7 grams)

Charging case

Both models:

    • Works with USB-C connector

Active Noise Cancellation model only:

    • Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers
    • Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view

Battery

AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation:

    • Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
    • Up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge

AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB‑C):

    • Up to 30 hours of listening time
    • Up to 20 hours of talk time
    • 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 45 minutes of talk time

Airpods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation:

    • Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
    • Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off
    • Up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB-C):

    • Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
    • Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off
    • Up to 20 hours of talk time
    • 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 45 minutes of talk time

Connectivity

In the box

Both models:

    • Documentation
    • USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation:

    • AirPods 4
    • Charging Case (USB-C)

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

    • AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
    • Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker

Conclusion

The AirPods 4 are the first non-Pro in-ear AirPods to support Active Noise Cancellation, and this is a big deal for the small fact that they’re more affordable than the AirPods Pro 2. Pairing that with a more ergonomic design that fits more types of ears, this is a stout upgrade from the AirPods 2, and perhaps even the AirPods 3.

Are you going to be getting your hands on a pair of AirPods 4, whether they’re Active Noise Cancelling or not? We’d be interested to know in the comments section down below.

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