90
“You can get the best earbuds out there for 34% off at Amazon.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 22mo ago
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
$179 · H2 · 1y 10m old
83
Positive consensus
Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
Quick recommendation
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Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
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Value 79Consensus83/100
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
Lifecycle1y 10m old
Recent products usually age better, but older Apple gear can be compelling refurbished.
Value score79/100
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Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $179
- Chip
- H2
- Released
- Sep 20, 2024 (1y 10m old)
- Category
- AirPods
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- calls, gym bags, casual listening
- Review coverage
- 4 critic reviews
- Value score
- 79/100
- Buying call
- Shortlist
Review takeaways
AirPods 4 ANC Performance
These AirPods offer impressive Active Noise Cancellation for their design. Consider upgrading for this feature, especially if a discount is available.
Critics agree on
Active Noise CancellationSound qualityUpgrade valuePro model comparison
Best for
ANC seekersUpgrading from older AirPodsValue-focused buyers
Watch-outs
- Not AirPods Pro replacement
- ANC design limitations
- Check for discounts
Decision
- Evaluate ANC upgrade
- Compare to AirPods Pro
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
80
Full review links
4
Score range
80-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“You can get the best earbuds out there for 34% off at Amazon.”
Macworld · 90
Lowest-rated review
“The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are pretty damn impressive, considering that noise cancellation shouldn't work that well in this design – but it does. The sound quality is very impressive and full, and Spatial Audio works great.”
TechRadar · 80
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Apple specialist reviews
Estimate58
“AirPods 4 with ANC no replacement for AirPods Pro”
Publisher did not issue a rating. This estimate is excluded from the Critic Score. · 22mo ago
Tech publication reviews
80
The VergeRead review ↗
“It’s worth spending more for the upgraded pair with ANC.”
Publisher rating: 8/10 · 22mo ago
80
TechRadarRead review ↗
“The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are pretty damn impressive, considering that noise cancellation shouldn't work that well in this design – but it does. The sound quality is very impressive and full, and Spatial Audio works great.”
Publisher rating: 4/5 · 22mo ago
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