AirPods 4
Model
AppleCare+
Description
AirPods 4 - a totally transformed audio experience with Voice Isolation,1 Siri Interactions,1 and Personalized Spatial Audio.2 Featuring an updated fit for all-day comfort.
REBUILT FOR COMFORT: AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. With a refined contour, shorter stem, and quick-press controls for music or calls.
PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you, creating a theater-like listening experience for music, TV shows, movies, games, and more.2
IMPROVED SOUND AND CALL QUALITY: AirPods 4 feature the Apple-designed H2 chip. Voice Isolation improves the quality of phone calls in loud conditions.1 Using advanced computational audio, it reduces background noise while isolating and clarifying the sound of your voice for whoever you’re speaking to.
MAGICAL EXPERIENCE: Just say "Siri" or "Hey Siri" to play a song, make a call, or check your schedule. 3 And with Siri Interactions,1 now you can respond to Siri by simply nodding your head yes or shaking your head no. 1 Pair AirPods 4 by simply placing them near your device and tapping Connect on your screen. Easily share a song or show between two sets of AirPods. 4 A skin-detecting sensor knows to play audio only when you’re wearing AirPods and pauses when you take them off. And you can track down your AirPods and Charging Case with the Find My app. 5
LONG BATTERY LIFE: Get up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge.6 And get up to 30 hours of total listening time using the case.7
REDESIGNED CASE: The Charging Case comes with USB-C charging capabilities and is more than 10 percent smaller by volume than the previous generation.8
DUST, SWEAT, AND WATER RESISTANT: AirPods 4 and the Charging Case are rated IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistant, so they’ll withstand rain and heavy workouts.9
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1 Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
2 Spatial Audio works with compatible content in supported apps. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create personalized profile.
3 Siri and activating with just "Siri" may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply. Activating with just "Siri" is not available on AirPods with the H1 headphone chip and Intel-based Mac computers. Devices must support and have the latest operating system software.
4 Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
5 Find My functionality requires iOS 18 or later.
6 Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50% and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
7 Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50% and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 percent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
8 Charging requires a compatible USB-C charger.
9 AirPods 4 are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat, and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
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◊ Legal Disclaimers
Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency Mode: Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency mode can be affected by debris or earwax buildup. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/120409 for AirPods Pro 2 cleaning instructions.
Up to 2x More Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Adaptive Audio: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
Conversation Awareness: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid: The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are expected to be available fall 2024. The Hearing Aid feature is pending FDA authorization. Both features will be supported on AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later and are intended for people 18 years old or older. The Hearing Aid feature will also be supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. It is intended for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
Hearing Protection: The Hearing Protection feature works with AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later. Feature is only available in the U.S. and Canada. See support.apple.com/120850 for total attenuation and more information. The Hearing Protection feature is not suitable for protection against extremely loud impulse sounds, such as gunfire, fireworks, or jackhammers, or against sustained sounds louder than 110 dBA.
Personalized Spatial Audio: Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.
Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistance: AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 2 are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non‑water sports and exercise, and they are IP54 rated. AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant for non‑water sports and exercise, and they are IPX4 rated. Dust, sweat, and water resistance are not permanent conditions.
Charging: USB‑C charging requires a compatible USB‑C charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe Charger. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 charging cases also work with the Apple Watch charger.
Find My: Find My functionality requires iOS 18 or later.
Battery: Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors. Testing conducted on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation with noise control off.
Voice Isolation: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
Siri Interactions: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
Automatic Switching: Requires an iCloud account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
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