Do you prefer a more open-ear design without silicone earbuds but still want ANC? These AirPods 4 are for you. Personally, I find the open-ear design more comfortable, though you do sacrifice a bit in the noise-cancellation department compared to the AirPods Pro 2, which have silicone tips to fully isolate you from your surroundings. That said, the AirPods 4 allow you to remain aware of your surroundings during runs, walks or your commute.
Yahoo Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida describes the ANC as “surprisingly effective,” saying it’s “at least 80% as good as it is on the AirPods Pros.” AirPods 4 with ANC also share the Pros’ H2 chip, spatial audio, Personalized Volume, Conversation Awareness, Head Gestures and wireless charging case with speaker, to name just a few features.
