Apple has finally updated its standard airpods after several years offering two new models one with active noise cancellation and one without this marks a notable change ASC was previously exclusive to the airpods pro with these new releases the base airpods are positioned closer to the pro series but ANC remains a distinguishing feature of the higher-end models the airpods 4 succeed the second generation airpods bringing a refreshed design and several enhancements let's dive into the main differences between the airpods 4 and the airpods Pro 2 a more nuanced difference in the airpods lineup is in the charging case the airpods 4 come with a simple USBC charging case which does not support wireless charging however the case is now more compact in contrast the airpods 4 with active noise cancellation features a u USBC case that supports wireless charging through chai Chargers or an Apple Watch charger it also includes a built-in speaker for use with the find my feature meanwhile the airpods Pro 2 has the most advanced charging case featuring mag safe support for magnetic alignment with magsafe chargers for easier charging Additionally the pro case includes an integrated lanyard Loop a feature absent in the airpods 4 the introduction of noise cancellation in the airpods 4 with a andc is is a first for Apple's non- andar earbuds however it's worth noting that the noise cancellation is less powerful compared to the airpods pro Apple claims the airpods pro can cancel noise about twice as effectively as the airpods 4 while this requires further testing based on Apple specs the airpods 4's noise cancellation is likely similar to the first gen airpods Pro aside from noise cancellation the two models share many features both the airpods Pro 2 and airpods 4 are powered by the H2 chip and offer noise management features like transparency mode adaptive audio and conversation awareness which adjust the noise cancelling levels according to your environment it's important to note that the base airpods 4 model does not include active noise cancellation so it lacks any of the noise control features available on the a n c and pro versions in terms of battery life the airpods 4 without ANC offer the same performance as the airpods 3 providing up to to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge whenc is enabled on the airpods 4 battery life drops to 4 hours per charge this is notably lower than the airpods Pro 2 which can last up to 6 hours withc turned on if battery life is a priority the airpods pro offers a longer lasting experience however all models come with a charging case that can recharge the earbuds up to six times offering a total of 30 hours of listening time price-wise the airpods 4 are the most affordable starting at $1 $29 for active noise cancellation the airpods 4 with a andc is priced at $179 the airpods Pro 2 are listed at 249 on Apple's website but can often be found at discounted prices for an extra 50 bucks upgrading from the base airpods 4 to thec model gives you noise cancellation and a better charging case for $70 more the airpods Pro 2 offers an inear design longer battery life swipe gestures for volume control and a MAG safe compatible case the pro version also includes a USBC cable while the airpods 4 requires you to provide your own the airpods 4 withc is a great choice for those who prefer the comfort of wireless earbuds without in ear tips they offer solid noise cancellation and a balance feature set for one 79 making them a strong value however the airpod Pro 2 Remains the premium option with better noise cancellation longer battery life and a touch sensor for volume adjustments additionally features like hearing tests hearing aid support and hearing protection expected to arrive later this year will be exclusive to the pro model that's all for today thanks for tuning in don't forget to like comment and share this with your friends be sure to subscribe for more content like this