Apple AirPods 4 & ANC

Apple AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Custom Driver + H2 Chip
Custom high-excursion driver
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Noise Control Modes
Voice Isolation (AirPods 4)
ANC / Adaptive Audio / Transparency (ANC model)
Mic and Sensor Stack
Dual beamforming + inward-facing mic
Optical sensor + motion/speech accelerometers
Battery and Quick Charge
Up to 5h single-charge (standard)
5 min in case gives ~1h listening
Bluetooth 5.3 + USB-C Cases
ANC case supports Qi and Watch charger
Case speaker for Find My (ANC model)
ANC case
Qi-certified chargers
Apple Watch charger
Model and Release Details
- Object classification: Wireless in-ear audio device / TWS earbuds
- Year introduced: 2024
- Standard model identifiers: A3053 (Left), A3054 (Right), A3055 (USB-C case)
- ANC model identifiers: A3050 (Left), A3051 (Right), A3052 (charging case with ANC bundle)
- Launch Price (MSRP): $129 (AirPods 4), $179 (AirPods 4 with ANC)
Component Mapping
| Product variant | Left earbud | Right earbud | Charging case model |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods 4 (Standard) | A3053 | A3054 | A3055 |
| AirPods 4 with ANC | A3050 | A3051 | A3052 |
The target raw bundle identifies separate model codes for each earbud side and case.
Audio Technology
- Driver: Custom high-excursion Apple driver
- Amplifier: Custom high dynamic range amplifier
- Spatial stack: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
- EQ: Adaptive EQ
- Speech handling: Voice Isolation
- Vent system: Pressure equalization vent system
- ANC-only additions: Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
Chip and processing:
- Headphone chip: H2 (listed as H2 chip / H2 headphone chip across target raw records)
- Siri interactions: Press-and-hold Siri, voice trigger ("Hey Siri" or "Siri"), nod/shake head interactions
Battery and Charging
Listening and talk time:
| Metric | AirPods 4 | AirPods 4 with ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Single charge (listening) | Up to 5 hours | Up to 4 hours (ANC on) / Up to 5 hours (ANC off) |
| With case (listening) | Up to 30 hours | Up to 20 hours (ANC on) / Up to 30 hours (ANC off) |
| Single charge (talk) | Up to 4.5 hours | Up to 4.5 hours |
| With case (talk) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Quick charge | 5 mins for ~1 hr listening / ~45 mins talk | 5 mins for ~1 hr listening / ~45 mins talk |
Case charging behavior:
- Standard AirPods 4 case: USB-C connector
- ANC case: USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers
- ANC case feature: Built-in speaker for Find My proximity view
Connectivity and Requirements
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
- Durability: IP54 (dust, sweat, and water resistant)
- System requirements: iPhone/iPad/Watch/Mac/Apple TV/Apple Vision Pro with latest platform versions
- Accessibility features: Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations
Sensors and Controls
Sensor stack:
- Dual beamforming microphones
- Inward-facing microphone
- Optical in-ear sensor
- Motion-detecting accelerometer
- Speech-detecting accelerometer
- Force sensor
Control actions:
| Action | Function |
|---|---|
| Single press | Play or pause; answer call; mute/unmute; camera remote |
| Double press | End call; skip forward |
| Triple press | Skip back |
| Press and hold | Activate Siri |
| Voice command | "Hey Siri" or "Siri" |
| Head gesture | Nod yes / shake no for calls, messages, notifications |
Design and Dimensions
| Component | Height | Width | Depth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earbud (each) | 30.2 mm | 18.3 mm | 18.1 mm | 4.3 g |
| Standard charging case (A3055) | 46.2 mm | 50.1 mm | 21.2 mm | 32.3 g |
| ANC charging case (A3052) | 46.2 mm | 50.1 mm | 21.2 mm | 34.7 g |
The target raw bundle lists identical physical case dimensions with different case weights for standard vs ANC bundles.
In the Box
- AirPods 4 or AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
- Charging Case (USB-C) (ANC case includes speaker for Find My)
- Documentation
- USB-C cable inclusion varies by source record
Apple AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation - Summary
The provided target raw bundle lists two AirPods 4 configurations for 2024: standard AirPods 4 (A3053/A3054 with A3055 case) and AirPods 4 with ANC (A3050/A3051 with A3052 case). Core listed specifications include H2 chip processing, Bluetooth 5.3, IP54 durability, and variant-dependent battery and charging-case behavior.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$129 |