Overview
AirPods 4 launches the active noise cancellation model for the first time, and its sound quality and comfort have been improved again, bringing a completely evolved listening experience.
Audio Technology
AirPods 4
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Voice Isolation2
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking3
Adaptive EQ
Vent system for pressure equalization
AirPods 4 - Active Noise Cancellation
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Active Noise Cancellation
Adaptive Audio4
Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness4
Voice Isolation2
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking3
Adaptive EQ
Vent system for pressure equalization
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones
Inward-facing microphone
Optical in-ear sensor
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Force sensor
Chip
H2 headphone chip
Controls
Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)
Size and Weight (Each)
Height: 46.2 mm (1.82 inches)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight (AirPods 4): 32.3 grams (1.14 ounces)
Weight (AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation): 34.7 grams (1.22 ounces)
Charging Case
AirPods 4
Works with USB-C connector
AirPods 4 - Active Noise Cancellation
Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers
Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view
Battery
AirPods 4
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
Up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge
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 time13 or around 45 minutes of talk time
AirPods 4 - 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
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 time19 or around 45 minutes of talk time
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
In the Box
AirPods 4 or AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Charging Case (USB-C)
Documentation
USB-C Charge Cable sold separately
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.
Features include:
Live Listen audio
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS
AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non‑Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
