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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation vs AirPods 5

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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
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AirPods 5
AirPods 58.8Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

AirPods 5 edges it on score

The AirPods 5 leads overall; pick the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
7.8
AirPods 5
8.8
Choose the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation if
  • iPhone owners who want light noise canceling without silicone tips, at a clearance price.
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Choose the AirPods 5 if
  • iPhone owners who want noise canceling in a tipless open fit.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Sound2 differences
Type
In-ear
True Wireless In-Ear (TWS)
Wear style
In-ear
In-ear (open-fit)
Battery1 difference
Battery life
4 mAh
Up to 6 hours (noise control off); up to 4 hours (ANC on)
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
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4 g
Dimensions
30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm
Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Performance1 difference
Chipset
H2 headphone
H2 headphone chip
Battery & charging1 difference
Battery claims
Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 13
Up to 4 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 12
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