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AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 2

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Comparing 2 headphones
AirPods 4
AirPods 47.7Good
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AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Pro 29.0Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

AirPods Pro 2 edges it on score

The AirPods Pro 2 leads overall; pick the AirPods 4 if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods 4
7.7
AirPods Pro 2
9.0
Choose the AirPods 4 if
  • iPhone owners who hate silicone tips and find the base AirPods 4 on clearance.
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Choose the AirPods Pro 2 if
  • iPhone owners who find AirPods Pro 2 well under the $249 AirPods Pro 3 and want proven ANC.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Sound2 differences
Type
Earbuds
In-ear monitor
Wear style
Earbuds
In-ear monitor
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
No
Yes
Battery3 differences
Battery life
5 h
6 h
Battery type
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
30h total (with case)
Charging case
Works with USB-C connector
Works with MagSafe charger · Apple Watch charger · Qi‑certified chargers
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
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51 g
Water resistance
IP54
IPX4 (earbuds + case)
Sensors1 difference
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones · Inward-facing microphone · Optical in-ear sensor
Dual beamforming microphones · Inward-facing microphone · Skin-detect sensor
Performance1 difference
Chip
H2 headphone chip
Apple H2 headphone chip · Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
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 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) 4, Up to 30 hours of listening time 5
Design3 differences
Dimensions
height: 1.19 inches (30.2 mm) · width: 0.72 inch (18.3 mm) · depth: 0.71 inch (18.1 mm)
height: 1.22 inches (30.9 mm) · width: 0.86 inch (21.8 mm) · depth: 0.94 inch (24.0 mm)
Weight
0.15 ounce (4.3 grams)
0.19 ounce (5.3 grams)
Weights
0.15 ounce (4.3 grams), 1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)
0.19 ounce (5.3 grams), 1.79 ounces (50.8 grams)
General1 difference
In the Box
AirPods 4 · Charging Case (USB-C) · Documentation
AirPods Pro 2
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