Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |  PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 24,500 | KSh 25,500 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Planar magnetic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 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 | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | — |
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | — |
| Model | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds |
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case |
| Dimensions | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm | Earbud 35 x 23 x 19mm; case 88 x 42 x 38mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 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 | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | — |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | — |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor | — |
| Special Features | Live Translation for communicating across languages | Lossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Planar magnetic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness | No |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | PlayStation 3D Audio compatible |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | AI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones |
| Audio Features | 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 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm | 88 x 42 x 38mm |
| Case Weight | 34.7 grams | 71g |
| Case Features | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | 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 | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | Silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | Silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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