Audio · Apple Silicon · 2024
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
The higher-end AirPods 4 added ANC, Transparency and a findable speaker case without switching to silicone tips.
First open-ear AirPods with active noise cancellation.
AirPods Pro 3 (2025)
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: key facts
When was the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation released?
The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation arrived on September 20, 2024.
How much did the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation cost?
The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation launched at $179 in 2024, about $181 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple H2, USB-C / wireless charging case.
Why does the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation matter?
First open-ear AirPods with active noise cancellation.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple H2 |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | USB-C / wireless charging case |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Open-ear earbuds + speaker case |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | September 20, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $179 |
How the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation compares to today
Launched at $179 in 2024, about $181 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11