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Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
139 €159 € Discount against the manufacturer's recommended price, not a previous price of this shop.How we work this out
Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives
Beside them, two models on sale today that come closest on score and price, of the same type where we have them.
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| This model Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Higher score, 64% cheaper Soundcore P40i Best on 1 fact | Much better, not dearer Soundcore Liberty 5 Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | 139 €Amazon.de | 50 €Amazon.de best | 99 €Soundcore (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% shop ratings. Price does not count. Score | best | ||
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | ★ 4.4 · 30 reviews |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| Adaptive | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 4 h | 10 h | 8 h |
| What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 4.3 g | – | 4.6 g |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| IP54 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | – | AAC, LDAC |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| no (assumed) | yes | yes |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per shop
On 1 November 2026 the lowest price for the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation is 139 € at Amazon.de, delivery to Germany included. In our ranking it is rank 37 of 40 with an in-ear fit, with a score of 8.0 out of 10.
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Lowest since 1 Nov139 €
Highest since 1 Nov139 €
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Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Apple · on the market since September 2024
Build and fit 7 facts
- Form factor
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
- Earbud
- True wireless
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
- yes
- Wireless
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
- yes
- Wired connection
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
The plug for a cable, so you can also listen wired, for instance on a plane or with a battery that has run out.
- None
- Weight
Among the models we track
4.3 g on this model
Lowest
3.1 g Highest
451 g Middle
8.6 gLower than 160 of the 168 models we track.
When it matters
- Wearing them for hours at a desk or on a flight.
- Running or the gym, where a heavy earbud works loose.
When it matters less
- Short listens, where comfort hardly has time to matter.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time.
- 4.3 g
- Case weight
Among the models we track
34.7 g on this model
Lowest
22 g Highest
134.5 g Middle
46 gLower than 72 of the 78 models we track.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
What the charging case weighs, without the earbuds.
- 34.7 g
- Water and dust resistance
When it matters
- Running and the gym, where sweat gets in.
- Cycling or walking in the rain.
When it matters less
- Listening indoors only.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water.
- IP54
Sound 2 facts
- Spatial audio
83 of the 88 models we track have this.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
Sound that seems to come from around you rather than from inside your head.
- yes
- Head tracking
32 of the 35 models we track have this.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
The sound stays in place when you turn your head, as at a cinema.
- yes
Noise cancelling 3 facts
- Active noise cancelling
When it matters
- Flights, trains and open-plan offices.
- A daily commute in traffic.
When it matters less
- Listening at home in a quiet room.
Source: apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you.
- Adaptive
- Transparency mode
109 of the 119 models we track have this.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
Lets outside sound through on purpose, so you hear traffic or a colleague without taking them off.
- yes
- Hearing aid function
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
Can work as a hearing aid for mild to moderate hearing loss, where the maker has it approved. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Wireless 5 facts
- Bluetooth version
Among the models we track
5.3 on this model
Lowest
5 Highest
6.1 Middle
5.3Lower than 43 of the 141 models we track.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too.
- 5.3
- Multipoint
When it matters
- Switching between a laptop for calls and a phone for music.
- Working from home with two devices on the desk.
When it matters less
- Using them with one phone only.
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- LE Audio
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
The newer Bluetooth standard for sound, with the LC3 codec: better sound on less power, with phones that support it. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Auracast
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
Can listen to a Bluetooth broadcast, such as a TV, an airport announcement or a friend sharing music. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Made for
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Whose phones the headphones are made for. Some features, such as one-tap pairing or spatial audio, work only with that maker’s phones.
- Apple
Battery 7 facts
- Battery life with noise cancelling
Among the models we track
4 h on this model
Lowest
4 h Highest
75 h Middle
8 hLower than 106 of the 108 models we track.
When it matters
- Long flights or a full working day.
- Travelling where you cannot charge.
When it matters less
- An hour of listening a day, which any model manages for a week.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it.
- 4 h
- Battery life without noise cancelling
Among the models we track
5 h on this model
Lowest
5 h Highest
135 h Middle
10 hLower than 120 of the 123 models we track.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long they play on one charge with noise cancelling off.
- 5 h
- Battery life with the case
Among the models we track
30 h on this model
Lowest
18 h Highest
60 h Middle
36 hLower than 51 of the 86 models we track.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long the earbuds play in total with the charges stored in their case.
- 30 h
- Fast charge time
Among the models we track
5 min on this model
Lowest
3 min Highest
20 min Middle
10 minLower than 84 of the 132 models we track.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many minutes of charging give the playback below.
- 5 min
- Playback from a fast charge
Among the models we track
1 h on this model
Lowest
1 h Highest
15 h Middle
3 hLower than 101 of the 132 models we track.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many hours of playback a short fast charge gives.
- 1 h
- Wireless charging
55 of the 64 models we track have this.
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
The case or the headphones charge on a Qi pad, without a cable.
- yes
- Charging port
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
The plug the headphones or their case charge through.
- USB-C
In use 1 fact
- Voice assistants
Source: support.apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
The voice assistants you can call up from the headphones.
- Siri
Warranty and support 1 fact
- Launched
Source: apple.com · checked on 1 Nov
The month the model came out, as far as the maker or a register shows.
- 2024-09-09
Sources: support.apple.com · apple.com
Our score
Confidence: medium. Fewer than 300 owners’ ratings at the shops. The highest score today is 9.8.
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Owners’ ratings 40%–
Owners’ ratings, 40%: none yet at the shops that deliver to Germany, so this part is left out and the score is the features part alone.
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Features 60%8.0
41 of 56 points for the maker’s facts, the other 44 counted at the market’s average share of 89%.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- Too few facts, no rankOnly headphones whose type and enough of whose facts are known are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
Frequently asked questions about the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
How long does the battery of the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation last?
The maker states up to 4 hours of play with noise cancelling on, and 5 hours with it off. With the charging case, that comes to 30 hours in all. A 5-minute charge gives 1 hour of play.
Does the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation have noise cancelling?
Yes, adaptive noise cancelling, which adjusts its strength to the sound around you. It also has a transparency mode that lets the sound around you in when you want to hear it.
Is the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation water resistant?
It is rated IP54. That protects it against splashing water from any direction, such as rain and sweat.
How much does the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation weigh?
Each earbud of the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation weighs 4.3 g. The charging case weighs 34.7 g.
