Apple's AirPods 4 and AirPods 3 both have familiar earbud designs, but AirPods 4 has made minor improvements to add comfort to users. One of the notable changes is the more compact charging case of AirPods 4, no longer using the Lightning port as before but switching to a USB-C charging port, bringing more convenience to users, especially when charging the battery.
While AirPods 3 still scores points with its simple and sophisticated design, AirPods 4 impresses with its lighter and more compact appearance, creating a more comfortable feel when wearing. This is a significant improvement in Apple's design, bringing a better experience to users.
In terms of audio technology, AirPods 4 has been upgraded with the H2 chip, a leap forward compared to the H1 chip of AirPods 3. With the H2 and AirPods 4 chips, it brings more vivid sound while improving the ability to process more detailed sound.
Another outstanding feature is Speech Separation, allowing users to hear more clearly in conversations even when the surrounding environment is noisy. The personalized volume feature also helps customize sound to suit each person's hearing, bringing a more unique and realistic music listening experience than ever.
One of the important differences between these two versions is noise resistance. AirPods 4 is integrated with Proactive noise cancellation mode, helping to eliminate surrounding noise, bringing a clear, sharp sound.
In terms of battery life, both AirPods 4 and AirPods 3 can listen to music for up to 30 hours when combined with a charging case. However, the AirPods 4 charging case with a USB-C port allows for faster charging, with just 5 minutes of charging, it can extend the listening time by 1 hour. The AirPods 4's talk time has also been improved, which can be extended by 45 minutes after a quick charge. The AirPods 3, with the Lightning charging case, also supports fast charging, but the maximum talk time is about 1 hour after 5 minutes of charging.
The AirPods 4 is also superior in terms of control. Both versions are powered by touch control, allowing users to play or stop music, answer or end a call by simply pressing once. However, the operation on AirPods 4 is smoother and more intuitive, providing an easy and convenient user experience even on the go.
The AirPods 4's waterproof capabilities are also a highlight. With an IP54 standard, AirPods 4 is more resistant to dust and water than AirPods 3, which only meets IPX4 standards. This makes the AirPods 4 more durable in many weather conditions and sporty activities.
