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appleAirPods 4ILLUSTRATIVE

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Research summary

Why it scores 7.1.

Noise cancelling without the silicone tip. Across 3 cited sources and 9.840 owner reviews, the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC rates strongest on support & warranty and build quality, and weakest on repairability.

Where it falls short

  • Open fit limits how much ANC can do
  • No ear tips means no seal, so bass varies by ear
  • Glued shut — battery replacement means replacement

Specifications

Battery (ANC on)4 h
Noise cancellingGood for an open fit
Water resistanceIP54
CodecsAAC, SBC
Case chargingUSB-C + wireless
ModelAirPods 4 (ANC), A3053
Released2024-09-20

Sources

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  • AirPods 4 Repair HelpiFixit · informs repairability
  • Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation reviewSoundGuys · informs performance, price fairness
  • Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Truly Wireless ReviewRTINGS · informs performance, build quality
Apple · Earbuds

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC

Model AirPods 4 (ANC), A3053

Best for

  • People who cannot stand in-ear tips
  • iPhone owners
  • Awareness of surroundings while cancelling noise

Avoid if

  • You want maximum isolation
  • You are on Android
Best delivered price179,00 €

Price plus delivery at Amazon DE — delivery is free.

Worth Score
7.1/10
DecentMedium confidence

Backed by a few sources. Treat small score gaps as noise. Weighted from 6 factors across 3 cited sources and 9.840 owner reviews (4.3/5). Expand any factor below to see what it is based on.

Price fairness
20% of score
6.9
1 source for price fairness
  • Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation reviewSoundGuys
Build quality
20% of score
7.8
1 source for build quality
  • Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Truly Wireless ReviewRTINGS
Performance
20% of score
7.6
2 sources for performance
  • Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation reviewSoundGuys
  • Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Truly Wireless ReviewRTINGS
Longevity
20% of score
7.4

No published source yet — this rating is our own judgement.

Repairability
10% of score
2.2
1 source for repairability
  • AirPods 4 Repair HelpiFixit
Support & warranty
10% of score
9.0

No published source yet — this rating is our own judgement.

Last updated 1 August 2026 · How we score products →

Price history

Not enough yet to tell you anything.

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