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Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup for iPhone

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Ear Placement In Ear
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Noise Control Sound Isolation

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  • REBUILT FOR COMFORT — AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. With a refined contour, shorter stem, and quick-press controls for music or calls.
  • PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you, creating a theater-like listening experience for music, TV shows, movies, games, and more.*
  • IMPROVED SOUND AND CALL QUALITY — AirPods 4 feature the Apple-designed H2 chip. Voice Isolation improves the quality of phone calls in loud conditions. Using advanced computational audio, it reduces background noise while isolating and clarifying the sound of your voice for whomever you’re speaking to.*
  • MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Just say “Siri” or “Hey Siri” to play a song, make a call, or check your schedule.* And with Siri Interactions, now you can respond to Siri by simply nodding your head yes or shaking your head no.* Pair AirPods 4 by simply placing them near your device and tapping Connect on your screen.* Easily share a song or show between two sets of AirPods.* A skin-detecting sensor knows to play audio only when you’re wearing AirPods and pauses when you take them off. And you can track down your AirPods and Charging Case with the Find My app.*
  • LONG BATTERY LIFE — Get up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge. And get up to 30 hours of total listening time using the case.*
  • REDESIGNED CASE — The Charging Case comes with USB-C charging capabilities and is more than 10 percent smaller by volume than the previous generation.*
  • DUST, SWEAT, AND WATER RESISTANT — AirPods 4 and the Charging Case are rated IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistant, so they’ll withstand rain and heavy workouts.*
  • LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See below to learn more.

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Price From: $199.00 From: $148.99 From: $117.00 From: $499.00
Ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars (23,860) 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,239) 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,035) 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,863)
Fit Customizable Universal Universal Customizable
Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency mode Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency mode - Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, with Transparency mode
Chip Apple H2 headphone chipU1 chip in charging case for Precision Finding Apple H2 headphone chip Apple H2 headphone chip Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Hearing Health Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection features - - -
Hey Siri Hey Siri and Siri Interactions Hey Siri and Siri Interactions Hey Siri and Siri Interactions Hey Siri
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Battery life (listening time on one charge) Up to 6 hours of listening time Up to 5 hours of listening time Up to 5 hours of listening time Up to 20 hours of listening time
Battery life (listening time with charging case) Up to 30-hours Up to 30-hours Up to 30-hours
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Technical Details

Apple AirPods 4

Size and Weight

  • AirPods 4 (each)
    • Height: 1.19 inches (30.2 mm)
    • Width: 0.72 inch (18.3 mm)
    • Depth: 0.71 inch (18.1 mm)
    • Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.3 grams)
  • Charging Case (USB-C)
    • Height: 1.82 inches (46.2 mm)
    • Width: 1.97 inches (50.1 mm)
    • Depth: 0.83 inch (21.2 mm)
    • Weight: 1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)

Charging Case

  • Works with USB‑C connector

Battery

  • AirPods 4
    • Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
    • Up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge
  • AirPods 4 with Charging Case (USB-C)
    • Up to 30 hours of listening time
    • Up to 20 hours of talk time
    • 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 45 minutes of talk time

Audio Technology

  • Custom high-excursion Apple driver
  • Custom high dynamic range amplifier
  • Voice Isolation
  • Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
  • Adaptive EQ
  • Vent system for pressure equalization

Controls

  • Press once to play or pause media
  • Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
  • Press twice to end a call
  • Press twice to skip forward
  • Press three times to skip back
  • Press and hold for Siri
  • Say “Hey Siri” or just “Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
  • With Siri Interactions, nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications, and more

Sensors

  • Dual beamforming microphones
  • Inward-facing microphone
  • Optical in-ear sensor
  • Motion-detecting accelerometer
  • Speech-detecting accelerometer
  • Force sensor

Chip

  • H2 headphone chip

Dust Sweat and Water Resistant

  • Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology

In the Box

  • AirPods 4
  • Charging Case (USB-C)
  • Documentation
  • USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

Product information

Technical Details

Model Name ‎AirPods
Connectivity Technology ‎Wireless, Bluetooth
Wireless Communication Technology ‎Bluetooth
Included Components ‎(USB-C Charge Cable sold separately), Documentation, AirPods 4, Charging Case (USB‑C)
Age Range (Description) ‎Adult
Specific Uses For Product ‎Travel, Gaming, Fitness
Recommended Uses For Product ‎Cycling, Calling, Recording, Exercising, Gaming
Compatible Devices ‎Cellphones, Tablets, Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops
Control Type ‎Siri
Cable Feature ‎Without Cable
Item Weight ‎0.25 Pounds
Water Resistance Level ‎Water Resistant
Style ‎Without Active Noise Cancellation
Control Method ‎Touch, Voice
Number of Items ‎1
Controller Type ‎Button, Siri
Battery Life ‎5 Hours
UPC ‎195949688522
Manufacturer ‎Apple
Product Dimensions ‎3.25 x 3.25 x 1.5 inches
Item Weight ‎4 ounces
ASIN ‎B0DGHMNQ5Z
Country of Origin ‎China
Item model number ‎MXP63LL/A
Batteries ‎3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available ‎September 9, 2024

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What's in the box

  • AirPods 4
  • Charging Case (USB‑C)
  • Documentation
  • (USB-C Charge Cable sold separately)
  • Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    6,035 global ratings

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    Customers say

    Customers praise the earbuds' sound quality, with one describing them as a "little movie theater in your ear," and appreciate their solid construction and compatibility with Apple devices. The fit and value for money receive mixed feedback - while some say they fit perfectly and are worth the price, others find them too big and consider them overpriced. The charging capability and battery life also get mixed reviews, with some noting quick charging and long-lasting power, while others mention missing chargers and below-advertised battery times. Customers report issues with the earbuds falling out of their ears.

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    393 customers mention "Sound quality"282 positive111 negative

    Customers praise the headphones' sound quality, particularly noting the personalized spatial audio that makes everything immersive, and one customer compares it to a little movie theater in their ear.

    "...The sound is great, and they fit well in my ears (I used the standard wired EarPods and they fit about the same if this helps you gauge the fit),..." Read more

    "...The phone call quality is excellent, and the music quality is superb. Overall, it’s a very satisfying experience." Read more

    "...However, I wish they had noise cancellation-background noise can be distracting, especially in loud environments...." Read more

    "Upgraded from version 2 to these a few months ago and the sound is so much better! Much clearer sound and stronger on the low frequencies as well...." Read more

    257 customers mention "Quality"197 positive60 negative

    Customers find these earbuds to be solid and well-made, noting that they are holding up well over time.

    "I love these! I got them about a month ago and they are holding up well...." Read more

    "...The phone call quality is excellent, and the music quality is superb. Overall, it’s a very satisfying experience." Read more

    "...since she likes to work out with them, and they hold up perfectly during exercise...." Read more

    "...The GalaxyBuds3, which have the same poorly designed shape, are the worst sounding GalaxyBuds model; yet they still sound better than Airpods4 or..." Read more

    225 customers mention "Functionality"161 positive64 negative

    Customers find that the headphones work well, particularly with Apple devices, and report no issues with their performance.

    "...They’re super convenient for everyday activities + they’re really small so they’re great for travel (however easier to lose)...." Read more

    "...Overall, it’s a very satisfying experience." Read more

    "Limited functionality and modest sound quality. Believe it or not, I like the previous generation better even though they have that longer stem...." Read more

    "...But that's a ME issue lol. Otherwise they work great!" Read more

    211 customers mention "Fit"95 positive116 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with how the earbuds sit in their ears, with some saying they fit perfectly while others find them too big.

    "...have trouble gripping them in transfer because the stem is much shorter than earlier versions, and I have large hands. But that's a ME issue lol...." Read more

    "...The sound is great, and they fit well in my ears (I used the standard wired EarPods and they fit about the same if this helps you gauge the fit),..." Read more

    "...Most users will find them to be a poor fit. They will fall out easier than other buds...." Read more

    "The quality is amazing, and it fits in my ears like a glove...." Read more

    198 customers mention "Value for money"113 positive85 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones' value for money, with some finding them well worth the price and appreciating their sound quality, while others consider them less than ideal and not worth their use case.

    "...you don't need noise cancellation, these are a great choice with solid improvements." Read more

    "...Only drawback is that they’re a bit pricey for the upgrades, but overall, a great pair of earbuds!" Read more

    "...The sound quality, comfort, and features make them totally worth the investment." Read more

    "...And in perferct condition. Brand new. These were cheaper than the other earrbuds, since thyre a tad bit bigger...." Read more

    187 customers mention "Charging capability"59 positive128 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the charging capability of these earbuds, with some praising the quick charging and USB-C convenience, while others express dissatisfaction as the product doesn't come with a charger.

    "...be ashamed, embarrassed, and humiliated if I were Apple for not including a charge cord...." Read more

    "...The only reason i give it 4 stars is the fact that the case does not charge wirelessly...." Read more

    "...They stay charged for a while, + they charge really fast...." Read more

    "10/10 must have,its loud I just had one issue it didn’t came with any charger. It stays in your ear until you’re ready to take it out...." Read more

    110 customers mention "Battery life"76 positive34 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the battery life of these earbuds, with some reporting great performance while others find it doesn't last as long as advertised.

    "...Both the case & the pods stay charged for a while, I use them for around 4-6 hrs every day and I usually only put them back in their case once, and..." Read more

    "...It’s incredibly comfortable, and the battery life is decent, lasting around 3 hours at most...." Read more

    "...I plugged in the case and it charged the buds slower than I’m accustomed and the case itself takes hours to charge...." Read more

    "...Battery life is excellent, and the new gesture controls make them more intuitive to use...." Read more

    124 customers mention "Fall out"21 positive103 negative

    Customers report that the earbuds frequently fall out of their ears.

    "...The only thing I don’t like is that the AirPods tend to eject themselves from the case when they’re dropped, so I recommend getting a protective..." Read more

    "...I do occasionally have trouble gripping them in transfer because the stem is much shorter than earlier versions, and I have large hands...." Read more

    "...ear just right to hear acceptable quality and it's a struggle to keep them in that position...." Read more

    "...ear buds fit in the case which is awkward and sometimes difficult to get them in and out...." Read more

    First time AirPod owner
    5 out of 5 stars
    First time AirPod owner
    First time ever buying AirPods and I love them. I have tiny ears but the fit was perfect. I can walk around and do chores in the house without having for of them falling off. Connecting them was a breeze. I have yet to see how long the battery last as I plan to use them everyday to listen to music. The Spatial Audio is was captivated me the most as I feel as if in at a concert at the comfort of my home. I love how tiny the case is as compared to other models that they can fit in my pocket. Although I will definitely recommend buying a case as the case is very sensitive to scratches.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      I love these! I got them about a month ago and they are holding up well. The box did come a little scuffed but it was sealed, and the AirPods were clean and brand new. The sound is great, and they fit well in my ears (I used the standard wired EarPods and they fit about the same if this helps you gauge the fit), and I move around a lot. I haven’t had them fall out yet after daily use while cleaning, exercising, getting ready or cooking. Both the case & the pods stay charged for a while, I use them for around 4-6 hrs every day and I usually only put them back in their case once, and they’re fully charged again when I take them out. I charge the case every 1-3 days and it usually drops to around 30% on the 2nd day without charge. They stay charged for a while, + they charge really fast. They’re super convenient for everyday activities + they’re really small so they’re great for travel (however easier to lose). I was able to pair them quickly & easily and they are most definitely real! The only thing I don’t like is that the AirPods tend to eject themselves from the case when they’re dropped, so I recommend getting a protective cover for them, it’s a great way to personalize them to your taste as well!! Overall they’re awesome and I definitely recommend!
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
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      Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
      I love these! I got them about a month ago and they are holding up well. The box did come a little scuffed but it was sealed, and the AirPods were clean and brand new. The sound is great, and they fit well in my ears (I used the standard wired EarPods and they fit about the same if this helps you gauge the fit), and I move around a lot. I haven’t had them fall out yet after daily use while cleaning, exercising, getting ready or cooking. Both the case & the pods stay charged for a while, I use them for around 4-6 hrs every day and I usually only put them back in their case once, and they’re fully charged again when I take them out. I charge the case every 1-3 days and it usually drops to around 30% on the 2nd day without charge. They stay charged for a while, + they charge really fast. They’re super convenient for everyday activities + they’re really small so they’re great for travel (however easier to lose). I was able to pair them quickly & easily and they are most definitely real! The only thing I don’t like is that the AirPods tend to eject themselves from the case when they’re dropped, so I recommend getting a protective cover for them, it’s a great way to personalize them to your taste as well!! Overall they’re awesome and I definitely recommend!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      The quality is amazing, and it fits in my ears like a glove. It’s incredibly comfortable, and the battery life is decent, lasting around 3 hours at most. The phone call quality is excellent, and the music quality is superb. Overall, it’s a very satisfying experience.
      3 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      I recently upgraded to the AirPods (4th Gen), and overall, I'm impressed! The sound quality is noticeably better than previous models, with clearer audio and improved bass. They fit comfortably in my ears and feel lightweight, making them great for long use.
      Battery life is excellent, and the new gesture controls make them more intuitive to use. I also love the adaptive audio feature, which adjusts the sound based on my surroundings. However, I wish they had noise cancellation-background noise can be distracting, especially in loud environments. For the price, that feels like a missing feature.

      If you don't need noise cancellation, these are a great choice with solid improvements.
      13 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      I was honestly nervous because of some of the reviews but I must say 10000000/10 sound quality great, as for the connectivity it connected to my phone right away without issues, mic works great also and the package came in PERFECT condition. As for the range its great and the case feels sturdy and not cheap. I’m happy with my purchase.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      The sound on these is very clear and they are plenty loud enough. I also like the smaller case. However, I'd be ashamed, embarrassed, and humiliated if I were Apple for not including a charge cord. I'll be contacting Apple over this as I have owned many Apple products in my life and this is the first time they have skimped on a simple thing like a charge cord.
      5 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      Upgraded from version 2 to these a few months ago and the sound is so much better! Much clearer sound and stronger on the low frequencies as well. Battery life is just as advertised, better than earlier versions. I do occasionally have trouble gripping them in transfer because the stem is much shorter than earlier versions, and I have large hands. But that's a ME issue lol. Otherwise they work great!
      4 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      For the price, these are amazing. Bluetooth connectivity with android and ios is not a problem and the battery life is the same to me as the airpods pro 2. There is not noise cancellation and the 2 tap on the backside for pairing is finnicky, but once that is done, it connects great. I use these when my ears get all slippery and the silicone of the pro 2s can't stay in my ears.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
      Style: Without Active Noise CancellationSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
      I spent about a decade in college studying sound, have a list of certifications, and 20yrs in the studio mixing music professionally.
      I should explain that Apple devices are not capable of playing Dolby Atmos/immersive audio. Apple has their own Dolby Atmos decoder called Spatial Audio, which is similar but ignores the near/mid/far distance metadata encoded into the Atmos files and clusters audio objects differently, causing it to sound slightly different from real Dolby Atmos playback.
      Unlike most Android devices (which come with Atmos renderers built-in), iPhone&iPad do NOT. Their only option is to buy AirPods, which have Apple's Spatial Audio binaural decoder built-in.
      I needed AirPods so that I can check how my work sounds to consumers through Airpods. If you're an iPhone user, you need AirPods because your phone lacks this basic feature. That's unfortunate because (spoiler alert), all AirPod models offer inferior sound compared to GalaxyBuds models, wired AKG buds that used to come with Samsung Galaxy phones, Bose, Sony, and a lot of other options out there.

      Music for Test: Hiphop & rock songs from Apple Music and the master files of an unreleased song I just finished mixing for a very famous Shady Records artist.
      I played all songs on the $100k Dolby Atmos mastering system I work on at Deadly Mix Studios as the basis for the ideal sound and compared against GalaxyBuds (gen.1), GalaxyBuds Pro2, and GalaxyBuds3.
      All songs and buds were tested on Win11 PC w/ Dolby Access, Mac Mini Sequoia, our Dolby RMU, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPad Air4, and iPhone14 ProMax.

      ☆ DESIGN/ FIT/ COMFORT:
      • PROS: The design puts the mic in a slightly better position
      •CONS: Its hard to understand why Apple has stuck with this awful design for 6 models now. Samsung recently released the first line of GalaxyBuds that suck (GalaxyBuds3/3Pro), and they owe it entirely to copying this terrible design. Most users will find them to be a poor fit. They will fall out easier than other buds. Most of the time, they don't fall out completely, but they need to sit in the ear just right to hear acceptable quality and it's a struggle to keep them in that position. Because they don't have a silicone tips to hold them and direct the driver into the ear-canal, you get a slight boost in clarity... but only because the low-mid & low frequencies don't reach the ear as well, causing you to hear less bass and other elements of music than the engineer and producer intended.

      ☆ DOLBY ATMOS/SPATIAL AUDIO:
      AirPods have a slightly different sound than all other binaural (emulation of an immersive 7.1.4+ speaker system in HPs/buds), due to Apple's bootleg decoder. The 3D effect isn't necessarily better or worse in general, just different. However, Spatial Audio ignores the near/far/mid metadata that we engineers use to refine the mix and improve the immersive effect. So Spatial Audio is less impressive than the real Dolby Atmos on Android, PC, etc.
      Apple markets AirPods headtracking as a big selling point. However, GalaxyBuds and many other brands/models offer the same thing. Its an okay feature in a situation where focusing in one direction matters, but it gets annoying in most situations you'd want earbuds for.

      ☆ SOUND QUALITY:
      I was going to rate them at 2 stars, but I decided to try pushing them into my ears, to make it a fair comparison. The discomfort of forcing them into a similar distance to my ear drums aside, this did offer a notable improvement. The music sounded beefier and more full than before. However, configuration of the buds sounds as good as the GalaxyBuds. The GalaxyBuds3, which have the same poorly designed shape, are the worst sounding GalaxyBuds model; yet they still sound better than Airpods4 or any of the other AirBuds models I've tried over the years.
      Im not saying that they sound particularly bad. They are better than the cheap off-brand models I've picked up at CVS and Family Dollar to test. They're just not as good as anything in their price range.

      ☆ OVERALL: I gave them a 3 because they're not terrible if you get them in the right position and can keep them there, just not particularly good compared to many other options.
      Just like Mac Pro vs Threadripper PCs, iPhone Pro Max vs Galaxy Ultra, Logic Pro vs Cubase Pro, and every comparison below; AirPods are blown away by GalaxyBuds and other comparable options.

      ■ On the other hand, the more people that listen to music in Dolby Atmos, the more demand there is for Atmos engineers like me and iPhone users aren't likely wisen up and switch to a better phone like Galaxy S-series, that offer Atmos on any buds or headphones you choose....
      So, buy these anyway.😁
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