Apple AirPods 4 with USB-C

Advantages

• ✓Similar open‑ear fit with slightly larger dimensions but no H2 chip, making AirPods 4 more power‑efficient.

Disadvantages

• ✗Lacks Personalized Spatial Audio and the newer H2 audio processing found in AirPods 4.

Advantages

• ✓AirPods 4 are lighter and have a more compact open‑ear design, offering greater comfort for some users.

Disadvantages

• ✗AirPods Pro provide a true in‑ear seal, full ANC, and a higher passive isolation, which AirPods 4 lack.

Advantages

• ✓AirPods 4 deliver significantly longer total battery life (30 h vs 24 h) and newer H2 chip features.

Disadvantages

• ✗AirPods 2 are heavier and lack the advanced audio technologies such as Adaptive EQ and Spatial Audio.