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“The new AirPods are cheaper than ever, but are they the best option for Apple users? Find out in our Apple AirPods 4 review.”
Publisher score: 6.4/10
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Key features
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Build and fit
- Weight
- 4.3 g per earbud; 32.3 g charging case
- Wearing style
- Open-ear (in-ear, no tips)
- Water resistance
- IP54 (earbuds and case)
- Driver type
- Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Wireless and connections
- Charging
- USB-C (wired)
- Battery
- Up to 5 hrs per charge; up to 30 hrs total with case
- Connections
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Microphones
- Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Review evidence
Audio specialist reviews
Review evidence
Tech publication reviews
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PCMag
“The AirPods 4 are Apple's most affordable wireless earbuds and offer exceptional audio performance for an open-ear design.”
Publisher score: 4/5
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ForbesRead review ↗
“If you're looking for an Apple Airpod option a step up from the basic but not the highest priced option, check out my review of the Apple Airpods 4 with ANC.”
Publisher score: 4/5
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