Apple AirPods 4 vs Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

The short verdict

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation edges it on score

The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation leads overall; pick the AirPods 4 if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods 4

7.7

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

7.8

Choose the AirPods 4 if

Choose the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation if

iPhone owners who want light noise canceling without silicone tips, at a clearance price.

At a glance

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Sound2 differences

Type

Earbuds

In-ear

Wear style

Earbuds

In-ear

Noise Control1 difference

ANC

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Battery & charging1 difference

Battery claims

Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge 10, Up to 30 hours of listening time 11

Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 13

Design1 difference

Weights

0.15 ounce (4.3 grams), 1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)

0.15 ounce (4.3 grams), 1.22 ounces (34.7 grams)

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