The Apple AirPods 4 ANC are great semi-in-ears that have a lot to offer technically. The active noise cancellation proved to be effective when tested and the TWS headphones are particularly impressive in terms of sound. The same applies to the transparency mode. The head gestures are very practical in everyday use...
Very good88/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
Very beautiful sound
Comfortable fit without feeling of pressure
"Hey Siri" and 3D audio with head tracking
Top connectivity in the Apple cosmos
ANC ineffective with low tones
Loose, standardised fit
Very good80/100
GameStarSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
Balanced sound
Powerful all-rounder in the Apple ecosystem
Wide range of functions thanks to spatial audio and ANC
Good microphone
Compact charging case with practical features
Solid ANC mode ...
Very good94/100
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseDecember 2024
Improved sound quality
Optimised fit
Effective noise cancellation despite open design
wireless charging and "Where is?". Support for ANC variant
ANC better with AirPods Pro 2
The AirPods 4 with ANC surprise with effective noise cancellation, improved sound and greater wearing comfort.
Very good89/100
Rank 1 out of 2Computer BildApple-Neuheiten im TestReleaseNovember 2024
Powerful sound
Effective noise damping
Good speech quality
No volume control
No setting options via Android
The new AirPods 4 are remarkable: many people find their non-sealing design more comfortable compared to sealing models. The bass reproduction, which is otherwise often weak, works really well with the new 4s and the overall sound balance is pleasant and pleasing. The AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation can also reduce stress levels considerably - for a tolerable extra 50 euros...
