The AirPods 4 are yet another improvement on previous generation, but the improvements are by no means small. The design is mostly the same, asiude from the addition of a USB-C port for the case. They come with a new H2 chip for improved audio, better bass and highs. There’s also personalized spatial audio and the a model with noise cancellation, along with a transparency mode, adaptive audio, and support for spatial audio. Last, but not least, are a set of new health features that allow the old AirPods Pro 2 to double as over-the-counter hearing aids. While they’re not likely to be as capable for major hearing loss, it’s a nice affordable alternative to those who’s hearing loss isn’t serious enough for a medical device.
For pricing, expect the AirPods 4 to start at $129 or $179 for the noise cancelling version. The AirPods Max will start at $549 and come in midnight, blue, purple, orange, and starlight color options.
