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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ($249) vs Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) ($179) — 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 (ANC) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $179 |
| Weight | 5g | 41g |
| ANC | Adaptive Audio | Adaptive |
| Battery | 6h / 30h case | 30h total |
| Chip | H2 | H2 |
| Codec | AAC | — |
| Charging | MagSafe + USB-C | — |
| Fit | Silicone tips XS–L | Open |
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)
- Open-fit ANC
- USB-C
- H2 chip
- Open fit ANC limited
- No wireless case (base)
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) is the better value at $179. If weight matters most, Apple AirPods Pro 2 carries lighter at 5g. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.