Apple AirPods 4

Description

Apple AirPods 4

Apple AirPods 4 ANC price in Kenya is Ksh 25,999. The AirPods 4 has a new design similar to the AirPods Pro, and also supports spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, longer battery life, and also comes with Adaptive EQ powered by computational audio. There are new force sensor controls for easy and intuitive control of music and phone calls, and it also supports wireless charging.

Apple AirPods 4

• H2 Chip: This powerful chip enhances audio performance, enabling features like Voice Isolation for clearer calls and hands-free Siri interactions.
• Personalized Spatial Audio: With dynamic head tracking, this feature places sound all around you, creating a more immersive audio experience.
• Improved Fit and Comfort: The design has been refined using advanced modeling tools to fit more users comfortably.
• Battery Life: Up to 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case.
• USB-C Charging: The charging case now supports USB-C, making it more convenient.
• Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistance: Rated IP54, making them more durable for everyday use

What is in the Box

• Apple AirPods 4
• Charging Case (USB-C)
• Documentation
• USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

Pros and Cons of Apple AirPods 4

Pros

• Improved Fit: Apple has redesigned the fit to make them more comfortable and secure, even without silicone ear tips.
• Compact Case: The charging case is smaller and more portable, with a USB-C port and support for wireless charging.
• Find My Integration: The case includes a speaker for Find My, making it easier to locate if misplaced.
• H2 Chip: The AirPods offer enhanced performance and audio quality thanks to the new H2 processor.
• EQ: The adaptive equalizer for computational audio is quite a technological phenomenon that makes the audio device a darling to audiophiles.

Cons

• Battery Life: With ANC enabled, the battery life drops to about 4 hours, which is less than the AirPods Pro.
• No Ear Tips: The open-ear design might not provide a perfect seal for everyone, potentially affecting sound isolation2.
• Price: The model with ANC is priced at around Kes 32,000, which is quite close to the AirPods Pro, choosing between them is a bit tricky.
• Limited Features on Base Model: The cheaper model lacks ANC and some of the advanced features found in the higher-end version.
• Ecosystem limitation: the AirPods 4 are limited to the Apple ecosystem, with compatibility only for iPads, iPhones, and other compatible Apple products

Verdict

AirPods 4 are a perfect choice to pair with your iPhone or iPad. The pods come with ANC, support adaptive audio and an advanced H2 Headphone chipset. Offering up to 5 Hrs of awesome audio experience on a single charge and 30 hours with the case, this device gives you value for money.