Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods 4
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ($249) vs Apple AirPods 4 ($129) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|
| Price | $249 | $129 |
| Weight | 5g | 4g |
| ANC | Adaptive Audio | Active (on ANC model) |
| Battery | 6h / 30h case | 5h / 30h case |
| Chip | H2 | H2 |
| Codec | AAC | — |
| Charging | MagSafe + USB-C | — |
| Fit | Silicone tips XS–L | One-size open ear |
| Price | — | $129 (no ANC) / $179 (ANC) |
| Feature | — | Personalized Spatial Audio |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Adaptive ANC best-in-class
- Conversation Awareness
- Seamless iPhone switching
- Find My integration
- MagSafe case charging
- iPhone-ecosystem mostly
- No LDAC / aptX
- Ear tip fit not universal
Apple AirPods 4
- ANC at $179 tier now
- H2 chip in base model
- Open design fits more people
- Personalized Spatial Audio
- Familiar AirPods form factor
- No ear tips for seal
- 6h battery (less than Pro)
- One-size fit not universal
Apple AirPods 4 is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.