Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods 4 ANC
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 28,500 | KSh 24,500 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Weight | 5.3 grams | 4.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | AirPods Pro 2 | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White | White |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.3 grams | 4.3 grams |
| Dimensions | 30.9 mm x 21.8 mm x 24.0 mm | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | N/A - no audio cable included |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Sensors | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Touch control | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor |
| Special Features | Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Hearing Protection | Live Translation for communicating across languages |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Transparency | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Vent system for pressure equalization; Adaptive EQ; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30 hours of listening time | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off |
| Case Charging | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers |
| Case Charging Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 45.2 mm x 60.6 mm x 21.7 mm | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm |
| Case Weight | 50.8 grams | 34.7 grams |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency; Swipe up or down to adjust volume; Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) | N/A - open-fit design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Pro 2 | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Charging Case | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Charging Cable | Lightning to USB-C Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Documentation | Documentation |
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