Apple AirPods 4 ANCvsApple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Apple AirPods 4 ANC

Apple

AirPods 4 ANC

3.8/10
3.8/10

$179

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🏆 WINNER
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Apple

AirPods Max (USB-C)

6.3/10
6.3/10

$549

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📊 Score Breakdown

Apple AirPods 4 ANCCategoryApple AirPods Max (USB-C)
10.0
💰Price
0.0
0.0
Sound Quality
10.0
0.0
🔋Battery Life
10.0
5.0
Noise Cancellation
5.0
5.0
📺Audio Features
5.0
5.0
📷Water Resistance
5.0

📋 Side-by-Side Specs

SpecApple AirPods 4 ANCApple AirPods Max (USB-C)🏆
TypeIn-earOver-ear
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Driver Size9mm40mm
ANCtruetrue
Transparency ModeYes (Transparency Mode)Yes (Transparency Mode)
EQ AppNoApple Settings (Personalized Spatial Audio)
Touch ControlsYes (Digital Crown, button)
Voice AssistantSiriSiri
Battery Life4hrs20hrs
Case Battery20hrs
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC
Multipointfalsefalse
Water ResistanceIP54IPX4
FoldableNo
Weight4.3g385g
ColorsWhite, BlackMidnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange
Price179$549$

Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — FAQ

Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C): which is better?

Apple AirPods 4 ANC scores 2.2/10 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)'s 2.3/10. Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) wins overall based on our scoring.

Is Apple AirPods 4 ANC better than Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

No, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) scores higher (2.3 vs 2.2).

Which is cheaper, Apple AirPods 4 ANC or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

Apple AirPods 4 ANC is cheaper at $179 vs $549 for the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C).