AirPods 4

Apple AirPods (4th Generation) — Technical Specifications

• Product type: True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds
• Audio architecture: Apple custom high-excursion driver + computational audio
• Chip: Apple H2 (low-latency processing, adaptive tuning)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.x with automatic Apple ecosystem pairing
• Audio features: Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio, dynamic head tracking
• Noise control: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) + Transparency Mode (variant-dependent)
• Microphones: Dual beamforming microphones with voice isolation algorithm
• Call performance: Enhanced wind noise reduction + real-time background suppression
• Controls: Force sensor controls (play/pause, skip, call management, mode switch)
• Sensors: In-ear detection, motion accelerometers, speech-detecting microphones

Battery & Charging

• Earbuds battery life: up to ~5–6 hours playback (standard use)
• Total battery life (with case): up to ~30 hours
• Fast charging: ~5 minutes ≈ ~1 hour listening time
• Charging case: USB-C + wireless charging (MagSafe/Qi depending on version)

Design & Build

• Form factor: Open-fit ergonomic design for all-day comfort
• Weight: ultra-light earbuds (optimized for long wear)
• Water resistance: IPX4 (sweat & splash resistant earbuds and case)

Smart Features

• Ecosystem integration: Instant pairing + automatic switching via iCloud
• Find My support: case and earbuds location tracking (with audible ping on supported models)
• Spatial audio: immersive 3D sound with head tracking for supported content
• Adaptive Audio: real-time blending of ANC and Transparency (if supported model)

Compatibility

• iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
• Requires recent iOS/macOS for full feature set