80
What Hi-Fi?Specialist
“Do-it-all AirPods that offer a little bit of everything”
Publisher score: 4/5
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Spec sheet
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
64
“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
Review evidence
Tech publication reviews
88
CNETRead review ↗
“With a slightly smaller design, improved sound and Apple's powerful H2 chip features, the Apple AirPods 4 are a worthy upgrade. But what really makes them special is the noise canceling in the step-up ANC model.”
Publisher score: 8.8/10
80
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
80
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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Buying notes
Value todayStrong buy
High review score for the money. 78/100 at $129. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
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Median80
Lowest64
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