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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 2
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 2
Brand	Apple	Shokz
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear)
Launch Date	September 20, 2024	2024-09-10
Model Name	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit 2
Price	$179	$179.95

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS3 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit 2
Driver Size	—	17.3 mm low-frequency driver + separate high-frequency driver
Driver Type	Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier	Dual-driver system with Shokz DualBoost technology
Sound Features	ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ	DualBoost bass enhancement, improved sound leakage suppression vs. original OpenFit

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit 2
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	Yes, adjustable EQ presets and manual tuning via app
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Not officially marketed	Yes, low-latency mode selectable in app
Sound Modes	Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation	Movie & Music mode, Podcast mode, customizable presets
Touch Controls	Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera	Physical multi-function button (replacing tap sensor) 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 2
Bluetooth Profiles	—	A2DP, HFP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint	Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID	Yes, 2 devices
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 2
Colors Available	White	Black, Beige, Blue
Dimensions	Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm	—
Form Factor	Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case	Open-ear, ear-hook design with redesigned physical control button; sits above the ear canal, no ear tips inserted
Ingress Protection	IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case)	IP55 (dust and water resistant)
Materials	Plastic housing	Silicone-coated ear hooks with titanium alloy core wire
Weight	4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g	9.4 g per earbud; 53 g case

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit 2
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	10 minutes of charging provides approx. 5 hours of 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)	11 hours per earbud; 48 hours total with charging 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 2
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	Deep-learning-based noise reduction algorithm for calls
Voice Assistant Trigger	"Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem	Button control activates paired phone's voice assistant

BOX CONTENTS6 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	OpenFit 2
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 2 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 2
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 2
Highlight	First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179.	Second-generation OpenFit with DualBoost bass technology, a nearly doubled 48-hour total battery life, and a switch to physical button controls for more reliable input