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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

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Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

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User sentiment66% positive
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Last updated: Apr 6, 2026

Reddit Reviews

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r/airpodsHelp me choose between new airpods
11 months ago

I have both and I ll make it simple for you how much ANC do you need? If you are in flights, trains and want to block lot of noise go with pros if you are going to listen music, calls and at work take airpods 4 with ANC. They are much more comfortable than pros and can wear for a long time.

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r/airpodsAre the new AirPods 4 with ANC worth it?
6 months ago

They’re excellent! Much better than the AirPods 3 and the ANC is way better than I had expected. Of course the Pro’s can do ANC way better, but they are doing a good job. Plus less stressful for some ears.

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r/sysadminWhat are good picks of Noise-cancelling Headphones that you've used for workplace?
7 months ago

Big budget - Sony WH1000XM(x) I still have my original MDR1000x and while the mic leaves a lot to be desired, they're amazing for music and blocking out the outside world. Find a new old stock on sale. Barring that, Bose, Sennheiser, pick your poison/price point, unless you love Apple, then the Airpods Pro2 are amazing for this if you like in-ear. Max if you hate everyone. Airpods4 with ANC are honestly fine for office environments if you have some music going, if you hate over/in ear stuff. If you're on a budget, the Anker ANC stuff is shockingly good for the price, both in sound quality and NC ability. Not 'no music on a plane of crying babies' good, but definitely good enough for an office.

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r/airpodsAre the new AirPods 4 with ANC worth it?
6 months ago

The ANC is very impressive.  Very useful for those of us with sensory issues and reacting to the silicone tips. 

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r/airpodsWhich airpods should I buy?
10 months ago

I just bought the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation. I have the previous generation of the Pros. The pros do not stay in my ears, very annoying. The 4’s are perfect! Don’t have to worry about them falling out and the noise cancellation is decent.

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r/dataisbeautifulI analyzed 1 year of wireless earbuds recommendations on Reddit (Nov 2024–2025). These are the top 25 (r/Earbuds vs all subreddits)
4 months ago

Apple airpods 4 ANC have been really nice, they have a nice shape for my ear, ones with the suction cup don't fit. The active noise cancellation is still really effective, I don't have to increase the volume at all when next to a busy road

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r/Tech_PhilippinesWhat earbuds should I buy?
6 months ago

If kaya dagdagan budget mo, I'd suggest yung Airpods 4 ANC. Decent ang noise cancelling and kung hindi ka fan ng silicone ear tips, okay na okay siya. Maganda din ang mic.

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r/iphoneWhat are the Best earbuds for iPhone Now?
4 months ago

airpods gen 4 with anc. The tuning is v pleasing, in my opinion better than APP3. the fit is slightly disappointing if you do vigorous head swings or while eating

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r/EarbudsAre the earfun air pro 4+ earbuds better than the airpod 4 earbuds?
2 months ago

Airpods 4 anc are not bad but Earfun is better with all the codecs supported, features, battery life and sound. The Airpods might be better if you have an iPhone, but I don't.

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r/airpodsWhich airpods should I buy?
10 months ago

I have both and have mixed feeling, 4 w/ ANC is more comfortable but ANC is not usable IMO I just got better tips for the AP2 and keep on using these