Table of Contents
– AirPods 4 price and specs
– AirPods 4 design
– AirPods 4 active noise cancellation
– AirPods 4 sound quality
– AirPods 4 battery life
– AirPods 4 call quality
– AirPods 4 charging case
– AirPods 4 Siri interactions
– Are AirPods 4 worth it?
– How We Tested
“While testing the AirPods 4 on a flight from San Jose, Calif. to Atlanta, all I could think of was ‘When will Apple tackle smell cancellation?’ Unfortunately, I had to deal with a flatulent neighbor who kept letting one rip. But amidst the olfactory assault on a Boeing 737, my ears experienced a blissful, quiet ride during an eight-hour trip from California to New York (with a stinky connecting flight to Atlanta in between).”
“For the first time ever, the entry-level AirPods have active noise cancellation (ANC). Apple unveiled the new AirPods 4 on Sept. 9 at the ‘Glowtime’ event where the Cupertino-based tech giant debuted the new line with two variants: one with ANC and one without ANC.”
“During my flight from San Jose to New York, with a (stinky) layover flight to Atlanta, I tested the new AirPods 4 with ANC. How did they fare with loud PA announcements, noisy chit-chat, and the biggest challenge of them all, plane engine noise? Let’s find out.”
“AirPods 4 price and specs
– AirPods 4 without ANC costs $129
– AirPods 4 with ANC costs $179
– Features include Personalized Spatial Audio, Siri interactions, Voice Isolation, up to 5 hours of listening time, and more
– ANC model also includes Transparency Mode, Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, and wireless Qi charging support”
“AirPods 4 design
– Designed to fit most people comfortably
– Features a new ‘one-size-fits-most’ design with longer stems compared to AirPods Pro
– Includes a force sensor for seamless controls like switching between ANC and Transparency Mode”
“AirPods 4 active noise cancellation
– ANC significantly reduces external noise, providing a pleasant listening experience
– Reduces airplane engine noise but does not completely eliminate it
– Features ANC support in an open-ear design, a rare engineering accomplishment”
“AirPods 4 sound quality
– Offers Personalized Spatial Audio for a customized listening experience
– Songs sound great on both Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with a more immersive experience on the latter
– Features incredible sound quality with multi-dimensional audio on compatible devices”
Overall, the AirPods 4 offer a compelling combination of design, features, and sound quality that make them a worthy investment for users seeking a premium audio experience.