Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen
Score: 64/100
Apple AirPods 4
Score: 78/100Rankings
The AirPods 4 deliver solid sound, excellent integration with Apple devices, and a comfortable fit, but they lack ANC and wireless charging. They are best suited for users deep in the Apple ecosystem who value spatial audio and fast charging.
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) offer top-tier ANC, personalized spatial audio and deep Apple ecosystem integration, delivering a premium experience for iPhone users. Battery life is modest at 6 h with ANC, and the case lacks wireless-charging indicators.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hoursbest | 5 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.28 gbest | 118 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | true | false |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.28 g | 118 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 5 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) for their rich, balanced sound and industry-leading ANC, highlighting the Conversation Aware feature and case's built-in speaker, while noting the absence of hi-res codec support and a fixed EQ as drawbacks.
Everyday users rave about the superior noise cancellation, immersive spatial audio and convenience of stem-swipe volume control, but note the lack of EQ customization, case scratches and limited Android features.
Professional reviewers praise the sound quality that rivals the AirPods Pro, the comfort of the new contour, and the H2 chip's computational audio, while noting the missing ANC and limited appeal for non-Apple users.
Everyday users love the richer bass, clear call quality, secure fit during workouts, and immersive Spatial Audio, but complain about the lack of ANC, no wireless charging, and case durability.
“Best noise cancellation I've ever used on a commute.”
“Love being able to swipe the stem to change volume-so convenient.”
“The bass is amazing - I never knew standard AirPods could sound this good.”
Choose AirPods Pro 2 if you need ANC and transparency; choose AirPods 4 for a more affordable, ANC-free option with solid Apple integration.
