Airpods Pro vs AirPods 4: What are the Differences?

The new Airpods have arrived, and with the expanded lineup, you might be curious about which model is right for you. No need to worry—we're here to help you choose between the two versions of AirPods 4 or the AirPods Pro!

AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro: Differences in Design

Both AirPods 4 models do not have ear cushions, which means the Airpods Pro has a different level of active audio cancellation.
All AirPods charging cases use USB-C, allowing for unified charging with a single cable. The AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with audio cancellation can also be charged using the Apple Watch MagSafe Cable and located using the Find My app.
The AirPods Pro 2 case has a hook to attach a strap.
The noise-canceling AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2
Both the noise-canceling AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 have a speaker that can be used to ring if audio location is enabled.

AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro: Differences in Sound Quality And Noise Cancellation

The AirPods 4 are divided into two models: one with active noise cancellation and one without. Apple will have spatial sound on all models. The AirPods Pro 2 will also amplify your voice and reduce background sounds while you talk to another person via phone or FaceTime call.

There are also differences between the two models. Thanks to the ear cushions on the AirPods Pro 2, the quality of noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro 2 can be up to twice that of the AirPods 4. In both cases, the cancellation can be automatically deactivated if it detects that you are talking to another person.

AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro: Differences in Battery Life

A full charge of both AirPods 4 models will give you up to 5 hours of battery life to listen to all the music you want. On AirPods Pro 2, that battery life increases to 6 hours. If you add the built-in battery in the cases, you can extend that battery life to 30 hours on all AirPods models.

AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro: Specs & Feature Comparison

Here is a comparison table with the main differences between the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 models:

Characteristics	AirPods 4	AirPods 4 with Noise Cancellation	AirPods Pro 2
Size of each AirPod	3.02 x 1.83 x 1.81 cm	3.02 x 1.83 x 1.81 cm	3.09 x 2.18 x 2.4 cm
Box size	4.62 x 5.01 x 2.12 cm	4.62 x 5.01 x 2.12 cm	4.52 x 6.06 x 2.17 cm
Box weight	32.3 grams	34.7 grams	50.8 grams
Spatial audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Noise cancellation	No	Yes	Yes
Battery life	5 hours of audio playback	6 hours of audio playback	6 hours of audio playback

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Now that you have all the information, it’s essential to consider how you plan to use your AirPods. If you need headphones for quiet environments like your bedroom or university, the AirPods 4 might be perfect.

However, if you are using them outdoors or during workouts, the noise-canceling feature of the AirPods 4 could be beneficial. For frequent use on long trips or in your daily routine, the AirPods Pro 2 could be an essential addition to your life.

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