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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation vs AirPods Pro 2

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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
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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 with Active Noise Cancellation if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
7.8
AirPods Pro 2
9.0
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 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
In-ear
In-ear monitor
Wear style
In-ear
In-ear monitor
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
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Yes
Battery1 difference
Battery life
4 mAh
Up to 6 hours (5.5 hours with Spatial Audio)
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
—
51 g
Dimensions
30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm
Earbud: 30.9 x 21.8 x 24.0 mm; Case: 45.2 x 60.6 x 21.7 mm
Performance1 difference
Chipset
H2 headphone
Apple H2 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 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), 1.22 ounces (34.7 grams)
0.19 ounce (5.3 grams), 1.79 ounces (50.8 grams)
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