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Apple AirPods 4
The Apple AirPods 4 lands as a solid mid-range wireless earphone, built around 24 hours.
65/100
24 hours30 hoursIP545.3in-earSiri
£119best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- In-ear detection
- Spatial audio
- Head tracking
- Above-average battery (earbuds)
- No active noise cancelling
- Below-average battery (with case)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Apple AirPods 4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Earbud weight3.2
IP rating (earbuds)IP54
IP rating (case)IP54
Fitin-ear
In-ear detectionYes
Sound
Spatial audioYes
Head trackingYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)24 hours
Battery (with case)30 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Microphone and features
Wear detection auto pauseYes
Voice assistantSiri
Find My / device trackingYes
Touch controlsYes
More specs
Wireless charging caseYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple AirPods 4 vs Bose Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Apple AirPods 4Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
| AppleApple AirPods 4This page | BoseBose QuietComfort Earbuds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Battery hours | 24 hoursBetter | 8.5 hours |
| Battery total | 30 hours | 32 hoursBetter |
| ANC | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
Who it's for
Is the Apple AirPods 4 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple AirPods 4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Apple AirPods 4?
Its in-ear detection stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8?
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 scores 66/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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