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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

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Shokz · Sound

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Launch Price (USD)	$179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$179.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)
Price in Nigeria	₦251,000 (Stored estimate)	₦252,000 (Stored estimate)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Brand	Apple	Shokz
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear)
Launch Date	September 20, 2024	2023-09-19
Model Name	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Price	$179	$179.95

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Driver Size	—	18.2 mm
Driver Type	Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier	Dual-magnet dynamic driver with Shokz DualPitch technology
Frequency Response	—	50 Hz - 16 kHz
Sound Features	ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ	DualPitch dual-driver bass/treble separation, directional sound leakage control

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes	Not supported (open-ear design does not use ANC)
App Support	iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings + Find My; no standalone app	Shokz App (iOS and Android)
Customizable EQ	No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only	Preset sound modes; limited manual EQ adjustment via app
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Not officially marketed	Not supported
Sound Modes	Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation	Movie & Music mode, Podcast mode
Touch Controls	Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera	Tap controls on earbud surface for play/pause, calls, volume, track skip
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	Always-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear design
Voice Assistant Support	Siri (hands-free)	Siri, Google Assistant

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Bluetooth Profiles	—	A2DP, HFP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Multipoint	Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID	No (single active connection)
Range	—	Approx. 10 m (33 ft), open-field
Supported Codecs	AAC	SBC, AAC
Wired Mode	Not supported	Not supported

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Colors Available	White	Black, Beige
Dimensions	Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm	Approx. 27.6 x 15.8 x 19 mm per earbud (est.)
Form Factor	Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case	Open-ear, ear-hook (clip-on) design; sits above the ear canal, no ear tips inserted
Ingress Protection	IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case)	IP54 (splash and sweat resistant)
Materials	Plastic housing	Silicone-coated ear hooks with titanium alloy core wire
Weight	4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g	8.3 g per earbud

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C
Device Battery Capacity	—	Not publicly specified (earbud cell); case battery not publicly specified
Fast Charging	5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening	Yes, 5 min charge for 1 hour playback
Total Playtime	Up to 4 hrs per charge with ANC on; up to 20 hrs total with case (ANC on) / 30 hrs (ANC off)	Up to 7 hours; 28 hours with case
Wireless Charging	Yes — USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified	Not supported

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes
Mic Count	3 per earbud (6 total)	2 microphones per earbud (4 total)
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + speech-detecting accelerometer; Voice Isolation	AI-based environmental noise reduction algorithm for calls
Voice Assistant Trigger	"Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem	Tap control activates paired phone's voice assistant

BOX CONTENTS6 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Charging Cable	Sold separately	USB-C charging cable
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	None (open-fit design)	Not applicable (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Wireless charging case	Charging case
Main Device	AirPods 4 with ANC (pair)	Shokz OpenFit earbuds (pair)
User Manual	Yes	Included
Warranty Card	Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized)	Included

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Operating Systems	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS	iOS, Android
Profiles Supported	Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple)	A2DP, HFP, AVRCP
Supported Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro	Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit
Highlight	First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179.	Shokz's first true wireless earbuds using an open-ear hook design with dual-driver DualPitch audio, delivering full sound without blocking the ear canal