AirPods 4
AppleReleased Sep 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Sep 24, 2026
AirPods 4 offer a comfortable fit, effective noise cancellation, and rich sound with strong bass, seamlessly integrating into the Apple ecosystem. The Apple AirPods 4 scores 79/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the wireless earbuds category. Coverage includes reviews from 9to5mac, Pickr, PCMag, and Scarbir.
Critics are split: our scores run from 56 (TechGearLab) to 93 (9to5mac) — a 37-point spread. TechGearLab tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 9 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Comfortable fit(7)
- Effective noise cancellation(6)
- Great sound quality(6)
- Apple ecosystem integration(4)
- Strong bass(3)
Cons
- Short battery life(3)
- No wireless charging(3)
- Limited controls(2)
- No touch controls for volume adjustment(2)
- No MagSafe charging(2)
9 Publication Reviews
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AirPods 4 are the best pound-for-pound product in Apple's portfolio, offering excellent sound quality, advanced features, and seamless integration with Apple devices.
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The AirPods 4 are different in all the right ways, offering improvements in fit, sound, and noise cancellation that make them highly recommended.
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The AirPods 4 are Apple's most affordable wireless earbuds and offer exceptional audio performance for an open-ear design.
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Apple's AirPods 4 offer a safer fit than most half-in-ears, come in a super tiny charging case, and have great Siri integration.
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With a slightly smaller design, improved sound and Apple's powerful H2 chip features, the Apple AirPods 4 are a worthy upgrade.
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The AirPods 4 offer a comfortable design and decent ANC, but have sound quality issues and fit problems.
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AirPods 4 with ANC are a step up from base model but inferior to AirPods Pro 2 in every way.
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The Apple AirPods 4 offer a solid, budget-friendly entry point for Apple users who prefer open earbuds, though their success depends entirely on whether the fixed shape fits the user's ears.
Publisher score: 6.4
