AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation – Full Specifications & Features
Audio & Features
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Custom high-excursion Apple driver
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Custom high dynamic range amplifier
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Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
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Adaptive Audio (dynamically blends ANC & Transparency)
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Transparency Mode
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Conversation Awareness (automatically lowers volume and enhances voices)
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Adaptive EQ
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Vent system for pressure equalization
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Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
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Voice Isolation for better call clarity
Sensors
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Dual beamforming microphones
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Inward-facing microphone
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Optical in-ear sensor
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Motion-detecting accelerometer
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Speech-detecting accelerometer
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Force sensor
Chip & Intelligence
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Apple H2 chip for advanced noise control, Siri handling, and power efficiency
Controls
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Press once: Play/Pause, Answer/Mute
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Press twice: Skip forward, End call
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Press three times: Skip back
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Press and hold: Siri
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Siri voice activation: “Hey Siri” or “Siri”
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Siri Interactions: Nod to accept, shake to decline — supports calls, messages, and notifications
Battery Life
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AirPods (ANC on):
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Up to 4 hours listening
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Up to 4.5 hours talk
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AirPods (ANC off):
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Up to 5 hours listening
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With USB-C Charging Case:
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Up to 20 hours listening (ANC on)
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Up to 30 hours listening (ANC off)
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Up to 20 hours talk
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Quick charge: 5 min = ~1 hr listening or ~45 min talk
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Charging Case
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USB-C, Apple Watch, and Qi-compatible
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Built-in speaker for Find My support
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Compact and durable
Build & Dimensions
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Each AirPod:
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Height: 30.2 mm
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Width: 18.3 mm
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Depth: 18.1 mm
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Weight: 4.3 g
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Charging Case:
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Height: 46.2 mm
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Width: 50.1 mm
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Depth: 21.2 mm
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Weight: 34.7 g (ANC version)
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Durability
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IP54 Rated: Dust, sweat, and water resistant
Connectivity
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Bluetooth 5.3
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Seamless pairing with Apple ecosystem
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Limited functionality with non-Apple devices
System Requirements
Compatible with devices running the latest versions of:
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iOS (iPhone)
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iPadOS (iPad)
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watchOS (Apple Watch)
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macOS (Mac)
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tvOS (Apple TV)
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visionOS (Vision Pro)
Basic Bluetooth functionality available on older/non-Apple devices
Accessibility
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Live Listen audio
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Headphone levels monitoring
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Headphone Accommodations
In the Box
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
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USB-C Charging Case with built-in speaker
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Documentation
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(USB-C Cable sold separately)
Key Features Summary
✔ Adaptive Audio & ANC
✔ Conversation Awareness
✔ Personalized Spatial Audio
✔ Siri Gesture Interactions
✔ Up to 30 Hours Battery Life
✔ H2 Chip for Smarter Control
✔ Find My Case with Speaker
✔ USB-C + Wireless Charging Support
✔ IP54 Dust & Sweat Resistance
Local Relevance (Kenya): If you’re navigating noisy streets in Nairobi or working remotely in a busy space, the AirPods 4 ANC adapt in real-time to your surroundings — giving you premium control, clarity, and convenience wherever you are.