Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Overview
Redesigned for comfort, performance, and immersion, the 4th generation AirPods bring a major leap in audio technology powered by Apple’s H2 chip. With Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) now available in this open-ear design, AirPods 4 deliver crisp sound, smarter features, and a secure fit for all-day listening.
Key Highlights
- All-New ANC for Open-Ear AirPods
For the first time, AirPods feature Active Noise Cancellation in an open-ear form. The H2 chip and upgraded microphones reduce low-frequency noise—like airplane engines, traffic, or HVAC systems—before it reaches your ears. Choose from:- Adaptive Audio: Blends ANC and Transparency in real time.
- Transparency Mode: Hear the world naturally while staying connected.
- Conversation Awareness: Lowers playback when you start speaking, restoring it once you finish.
- Immersive Spatial Audio
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking creates a three-dimensional soundstage for music, movies, and games. Combined with ANC, the result is theater-like immersion. - Superior Sound Quality
A new acoustic design with a low-distortion driver and custom high dynamic range amplifier delivers deep bass and crystal-clear highs. Adaptive EQ fine-tunes music to your ear shape in real time for a consistently rich listening experience. - Smarter, Clearer Calls
Voice Isolation and advanced computational audio minimize background noise while making your voice stand out, even in loud or windy conditions. FaceTime calls benefit from an AAC-ELD codec for HD speech clarity, while Spatial Audio makes group calls feel more lifelike. - Compact, Smarter Charging Case
Over 10% smaller than before, the wireless charging case is the most compact of its kind—now with USB-C, Apple Watch charger, or Qi charging support. It also includes a built-in speaker for Find My alerts, so you’ll never lose track of it. - Apple Ecosystem Seamlessness
AirPods 4 automatically switch between iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. They pause playback when removed from your ears and resume the moment you put them back in. - Durability & Fit
With an IP54 rating, AirPods 4 are resistant to sweat, dust, and water, while the refined design ensures a more secure and comfortable fit. - Siri, Hands-Free Control & Gestures
Control music, calls, and more with Siri voice commands—or simply nod yes or shake no to manage notifications when speaking isn’t convenient. - Sharing Made Simple
Instantly share audio between two sets of AirPods by bringing them near an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
