Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation Adaptive Audio Transparency Mode Personalized Spatial Audio

I never take the time to write reviews because why spend so much time on something that will ultimately have no effect on my life? Well in this case, these Airpods have met and exceeded every single one of my expectations and I figured that was worth writing about. Important disclaimers: - OF COURSE this is a subjective opinion, because that is all a review is. Take it with a grain of salt. - Different products work better or worse for different people, it's just that simple. - When talking about noise cancelling headphones, it's important to consider them for what they are, not what we think they SHOULD be. THE FIT: OKAY. I am someone who has very small ear cannals. I have spent years trying to find earbuds that fit my ears comfortably. Silicone in-ear tips have always been extremely uncomfortable for me. That being said, I did own the first gen Airpods Pro for a couple of years before buying these Airpods 4. I wanted earbuds that I could exercise with, use for commuting, and use for blocking out sound when I'm at school or on an airplane. The airpods pro fit the bill, but I could only wear them for short periods of time before they would start to seriously hurt. On top of that, they would always slowly come out of my ears. It didn't matter what size of eartips I used. My ears are just NOT made for in-ear silicone tips. BUT THESE AIRPODS 4!!! Holy smokes they are so comfortable. They never fall out. I can wear them for hours at a time and not even notice them. I haven't worn a pair of Airpods this comfortable since the gen 2 Airpods. The 3's didn't work for me either, but somehow apple really cooked up the ideal fit for these Airpods 4. THE NOISE CANCELLATION: Okay. Obviously, these are NOT going to have the same level of noise reduction as in-ear earbuds because there is no seal created by any silicone tips. If Airpods Pros and silicone tips have always worked for you, just buy those. However, considering that the noise cancellation in these Airpods is ALL driven by software, I have been extremely impressed with the results. It reduces the white noise of annoying sounds like public trains, airplanes, etc. very effectively. While voices and other louder sounds aren't cancelled completely, when music is playing through the earbuds these noises are quite enough to hardly notice. For me, that's enough. I don't need complete silence, I have my over-ear noise cancelling headphones for that. THE SOUND QUALITY: When I say that I was blown away the first time I listened to music on these Airpods, I was NOT kidding. The amount of bass that they managed to pack in to such small, open-eared earbuds is frankly impressive. The sound profile allows for an incredible listening experience no matter what genre of music you listen to (I listen to a wide range of pop, folk, indie, and rap primarily). THE OVERALL VERDICT: These Airpods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are exactly as I expected them to be. They fit extremely well, the ANC is very acceptable for what they are, and they sound amazing. That's not to mention the TINY case that they come in, making them so easy to slip anywhere. I have been looking for a solid pair of earbuds with ANC that work with my ears for the longest time now. I'm happy to say that these are everything I've ever wanted. If you have had issues with silicone ear-tip earbuds fitting you properly, then these are definitely worth a shot! Read more

I've tried using AirPods Pro and other silicone-tipped earbuds, but none of them can comfortably or securely fit in my ears. It's either comfortable but insecure and they fall out easily, or secure but uncomfortable and I can't wear them for longer than a few minutes. This was a big bummer for me because I really wanted to have ANC earbuds. AirPods 4 ANC are exactly what I've been looking for! Coming from AirPods 2, they are a huge step up in audio quality. The fitment is a bit different because of the changes to the shape, but they are both comfortable and secure in my ears. I'm able to get a reasonably good seal so the ANC works well enough. It filters out enough of the background white noise in whatever environment I'm in to make my music/video/movie that much easier to hear, but it doesn't prevent me from hearing things like microwave beeps, alarms, or someone calling my name. If these AirPods don't fit your ears well, your experience with ANC will not be good. Interacting with the AirPods is really easy and way better than AirPods 2. The squeeze or squeeze-and-hold system is quick and easy. The AirPods have a short beep when changing between ANC on, off, or transparency mode, which is nice. Read more

The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are a technical marvel, delivering impressive noise cancellation without the need for silicone ear tips. Powered by the H2 chip, the audio is noticeably richer with deeper bass and crisper highs compared to previous generations. I love the Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness features, which intelligently adjust the volume based on my surroundings. The redesigned case is incredibly compact, supports wireless charging (including Apple Watch chargers), and features a built-in speaker for Find My. For those who find in-ear tips uncomfortable but still want premium features, these are easily the best option on the market. Read more

I was genuinely surprised to find an Apple product available at nearly a 45% discount from the retail price. When I saw the deal, I purchased it immediately. The setup was incredibly simple—pairing with my phone took only a moment, and the overall user experience is very intuitive. The noise-cancelling performance exceeded my expectations. While it doesn’t completely eliminate external sounds, it reduces noise by about 95%, making outside sounds barely noticeable and allowing audio from the AirPods to come through clearly. The only drawback is the fit. The earbuds don’t create a strong seal and tend not to stay securely in place for long periods. Aside from this issue, the performance and value are excellent. Read more

The quality of the sounds is excellent. My only complaint is that It never occurred to me that this product might not have the anti-slip ear caps that allow for better hold in the ear (in my opinion). There are products that you can buy that allow for a more secure hold, however, you have to detach them when you charge them. The good news is these attachments work, the bad news is, you have to remove the buds to charge them, and it's cumbersome to do because they work! I would have purchased my Pro 2s again just for the ear caps alone. Read more

I’ve had a number of different high-end earbuds, including bang and Olsen but I must admit these Apple AirPods are incredible. Sound quality is second to None and the noise canceling feature is very effective for my needs. If you want to answer your phone use head gestures, shake your head up and down for YES or if you wanted to go to voicemail, shake your head “NO”. I like the fact, you just turned them on near your iPhone and it automatically connects. It doesn’t get any easier than this. You can’t beat the price durring black Friday. Read more