Testing Apple's New AirPods 4 With Active Noise Cancellation

Apple recently released its next-generation flagship AirPods, the AirPods 4, which include a new design and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for the first time. There are two versions available: a $129 model without ANC and a $179 model that includes ANC. The new design aims to fit more ears comfortably, based on millions of scans of different ears. ANC works well in cutting down ambient noise, although it's not as effective as earbuds with a seal. Both models use the H2 chip, offering improved sound quality and features like spatial audio and Voice Isolation. The AirPods 4 case is smaller and no longer supports MagSafe charging, but it still offers 30 hours of total listening time. The more expensive model has a built-in speaker for Find My, while the cheaper version has general Find My connectivity. Overall, the AirPods 4 offer a robust feature set at competitive prices.