Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)

AirPods 4 (ANC) Availability and Price in Kenya

The Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation were announced at Apple’s September 2024 event alongside the standard AirPods 4, offering a unique proposition — effective ANC in an open-ear design without silicone ear tips, at a price below AirPods Pro. The AirPods 4 (ANC) price in Kenya is available at Simu Store Kenya. They made noise cancellation accessible to users who preferred open-ear comfort.

Design & Fit

The AirPods 4 (ANC) shared the same redesigned ergonomic form as the standard AirPods 4, with the same comfortable open-ear fit — making it the first Apple earphone to offer ANC without requiring an in-ear seal.

Key Design Features

• Same all-new ergonomic shape as AirPods 4
• Open-ear design — ANC without silicone tips
• IPX4 sweat and water resistant earbuds
• IPX4 rated USB-C case with Find My speaker
• USB-C Wireless Charging case (MagSafe compatible)
• Skin-detect sensor for automatic ear detection
• Lightweight and discreet design

Audio Performance

The H2 chip’s audio architecture delivered significantly improved sound quality alongside ANC processing — with Personalised Spatial Audio, Adaptive Audio, and Voice Isolation for clear calls.

Sound Features

• H2-powered custom driver
• Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
• Adaptive Audio (blends ANC and Transparency intelligently)
• Dolby Atmos and Apple Music Spatial Audio
• Adaptive EQ for ear-shape sound tuning
• Voice Isolation for clear calls in noisy environments
• Dual beamforming microphones

Active Noise Cancellation

ANC without an in-ear seal was a first for Apple — the H2 chip adapted the noise cancellation to the open-ear environment, while Adaptive Audio automatically blended ANC and Transparency based on the environment.

ANC & Transparency Features

• Active Noise Cancellation (open-ear — first for Apple)
• Adaptive Audio (auto-blends ANC and Transparency)
• Transparency mode for natural environmental audio
• H2-powered ANC computation
• Conversation Awareness reduces music when speaking
• Toggle ANC / Adaptive Audio / Transparency / Off
• Suitable for commuting, offices, and light environments

Apple H2 Performance

The H2 chip enabled ANC, Adaptive Audio, Personalised Spatial Audio, and Conversation Awareness in the open-ear AirPods 4 — the same chip as AirPods Pro 2 for consistent quality.

Performance Features

• Apple H2 headphone chip
• ANC in open-ear environment (unique capability)
• Adaptive Audio computation
• Personalised Spatial Audio
• Conversation Awareness detection
• Voice Isolation for calls
• Automatic device switching

Battery Life & Charging

Up to 5 hours with ANC enabled and 30 hours total with the USB-C MagSafe charging case — impressive endurance for an open-ear ANC earphone.

Charging Features

• USB-C MagSafe Wireless Charging case
• MagSafe, Qi, and USB-C charging compatible
• Quick charge capability

Battery Improvements

• Up to 5 hours with ANC on
• 30 hours total with case
• MagSafe wireless charging case
• Find My speaker in case
• USB-C for universal charging

Connectivity & Controls

Bluetooth 5.3 with H2 chip and automatic device switching provided fast, reliable connectivity across all Apple devices.

Connectivity Features

• Bluetooth 5.3
• Automatic device switching (iCloud)
• Instant iPhone pairing
• Find My for earbuds and case
• Hands-free Siri
• Works with non-Apple devices via Bluetooth
• MagSafe case for wireless charging

Apple Ecosystem Integration

AirPods 4 (ANC) integrated with the full Apple ecosystem including Personalised Spatial Audio, Adaptive Audio for smart environment awareness, and the MagSafe case for convenient wireless charging.

Ecosystem Features

• Personalised Spatial Audio with ear scan
• Adaptive Audio for smart ANC/Transparency blending
• Automatic switching between Apple devices
• Hands-free Siri
• Find My with case speaker
• MagSafe wireless charging
• Spatial Audio for Apple TV+ and Apple Music

Conclusion

The Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) achieved something unique — effective Active Noise Cancellation in an open-ear design without silicone tips, alongside Adaptive Audio, Personalised Spatial Audio, and a MagSafe case. Available at Simu Store Kenya, they are the ideal choice for users who want ANC convenience in the classic open AirPods form.