Weight
- Apple AirPods 4 ANC
- 4.3 grams
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- 4.3 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Apple AirPods 4 vs Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Apple AirPods 4 ANC
KSh 24,000In Stock | 02  AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
KSh 26,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case is the stronger choice: it lasts longer per charge (5 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IP57), while the Apple AirPods 4 ANC only costs KSh 2,500 less.
Controls
- Apple AirPods 4 ANC
- Press once to play or pause media
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- Force sensor with volume swipe
Water resistance
- Apple AirPods 4 ANC
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- IP57 water and dust resistance
Audio
- Apple AirPods 4 ANC
- Custom high dynamic range amplifier
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- H2 chip
Transparency / ambient mode
- Apple AirPods 4 ANC
- Adaptive Audio, transparency mode
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- Transparency and Adaptive Audio
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple AirPods 4 ANC
- Lower price: KSh 24,000 (vs KSh 26,500).
Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- Rated for up to 5 hours per charge (vs 4).
- IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-fit design | Open-fit design |
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 4.3 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 4 hours per charge | Up to 5 hours per charge; 22 hours with the case |
| Controls | Press once to play or pause media | Force sensor with volume swipe |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP57 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Custom high dynamic range amplifier | H2 chip |
| Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Adaptive Audio, transparency mode | Transparency and Adaptive Audio |
| Case features | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view | Speaker for Find My, wireless charging |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same connector: wireless audio connection.
In summary
For most buyers the Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case is the better buy; the Apple AirPods 4 ANC makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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