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Apple AirPods 4
Apple AirPods 4 Standard Edition
Noise Isolation / ANC & sound
2.3/ 10
2.3
0.010.0
A 2.3 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.
3.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall3.6
1.05.0
A 3.6 puts its audio quality in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
5 hBelow average5 h
3 h16 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.
Battery Life With Case
30 hBelow average30 h
7 h60 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP54IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%
IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.332%5.422%5.216%512%
5.3 is the most common — on 32% of the 251 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).
Battery
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 5 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 30 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 5 min
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IP54
- Sweat Resistance
- Yes
- Water Resistance
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Headphone Jack
- No
Sound
- Noise Cancellation Type
- None
- Frequency Response Signature
- Balanced
- Passive Isolation
- 20 dB
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- Open-ear
- Case Dimensions
- 50.1 x 46.2 x 21.2 mm mm
- Color Options
- White
- Wearing Style
- Shallow fit
- Weight Per Earbud
- 4.3 g
- Weight With Case
- 46 g
Features
- Certified For
- Made for iPhone
- Companion App
- IOS only
- Control Type
- Stem squeeze
- Find My Device
- Find My (Apple)
- Auto Connect
- Yes
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Mono Mode
- Yes
- Spatial Audio
- Head tracking
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri
Identity
- Model Number
- A3286, A3285
Microphone
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Active
Release
- Date
- September 9, 2024
- Msrp Usd
- 129 USD
- Year
- 2024
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChase Bernath & Christian ThomasBrand & Partnerships Manager · Editor-at-largeReviewed September 2024
6.4/ 10
Worth a lookIsolation2.3
Battery life6.4
Comfort & fit4.5
Connectivity5.0
Design5.0
Portability9.6
The verdict
The AirPods 4 are a noticeable upgrade over their predecessors. If possible, try them on before buying, as your experience will be heavily dependent on whether or not the new shape of the AirPods fits your ears.
✓What we like
✓Improved fit and comfort
✓H2 chip
✓Portable
✓Good sound quality
✕What could be better
✕One-size-fits-all design
✕No isolation
✕No ANC/Transparency
✕Features limited to iOS
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Apple AirPods 4SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -17.8 |
| 25 | -10.6 |
| 32 | -5.3 |
| 40 | -1.9 |
| 50 | -0.0 |
| 63 | 1.5 |
| 80 | 2.8 |
| 100 | 2.7 |
| 125 | 1.5 |
| 160 | -0.8 |
| 200 | -0.7 |
| 250 | -0.2 |
| 315 | -0.5 |
| 400 | -1.0 |
| 500 | -1.5 |
| 630 | -1.3 |
| 800 | -0.6 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.2 |
| 1600 | 6.2 |
| 2000 | 8.4 |
| 2500 | 7.5 |
| 3150 | 5.1 |
| 4000 | 3.2 |
| 5000 | 2.0 |
| 6300 | 3.0 |
| 8000 | 4.2 |
| 10000 | 4.1 |
| 12500 | 2.8 |
| 16000 | -1.5 |
| 20000 | -22.7 |
Apple AirPods 4
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -3.0 |
| 26 | -7.3 |
| 33 | -0.1 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | -0.1 |
| 65 | -0.1 |
| 82 | -0.1 |
| 103 | -0.1 |
| 130 | -0.1 |
| 163 | -0.2 |
| 205 | -0.3 |
| 259 | -0.4 |
| 325 | -0.5 |
| 410 | -0.9 |
| 516 | -0.8 |
| 613 | -1.3 |
| 772 | -1.7 |
| 972 | -1.9 |
| 1220 | -2.5 |
| 1540 | -2.3 |
| 1940 | 2.2 |
| 2440 | 9.7 |
| 3070 | 13.8 |
| 3870 | 10.9 |
| 4870 | 10.2 |
| 6130 | 11.8 |
| 7720 | 16.0 |
| 9720 | 14.7 |
| 12200 | -0.5 |
| 15400 | 12.1 |
| 19400 | 28.0 |
Apple AirPods 4
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Noise cancelling — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.0 |
| 26 | 0.0 |
| 33 | 0.0 |
| 41 | 0.0 |
| 52 | 0.0 |
| 65 | 0.0 |
| 82 | 0.0 |
| 103 | 0.0 |
| 130 | 0.0 |
| 163 | 0.0 |
| 205 | 0.0 |
| 259 | 0.0 |
| 325 | 0.0 |
| 410 | 0.0 |
| 516 | 0.0 |
| 613 | 0.0 |
| 772 | 0.0 |
| 972 | 0.0 |
| 1220 | 0.0 |
| 1540 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | 0.0 |
| 2440 | 0.0 |
| 3070 | 0.0 |
| 3870 | 0.0 |
| 4870 | 0.0 |
| 6130 | 0.0 |
| 7720 | 0.0 |
| 9720 | 0.0 |
| 12200 | 0.0 |
| 15400 | 0.0 |
| 19400 | 0.0 |
Apple AirPods 4
3.7
3.5
3.8
3.6
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
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