Apple AirPods 4 (USB-C) vs Apple EarPods (USB-C)
The two products' specifications row by row. Rows where they differ are marked; a missing value is unknown, never equal.
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 (USB-C) | Apple EarPods (USB-C) |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity technologyDiffers | Bluetooth 5.3 | Wired |
| International Protection (IP) codeDiffers | IP54 | Protection from sweat and water |
| Microphone typeDiffers | Dual beamforming microphones | inline microphone |
| Control unit typenot known | not known | built-in remote |
| Product typenot known | not known | earbud-style headphones |
| USB connectornot known | not known | USB‑C Connection |
| Charging case dimensions (W x D x H)not known | 1.97 inches (50.1 mm) x 1.82 inches (46.2 mm) x 0.83 inch (21.2 mm) | not known |
| Weightnot known | 34.7 g | not known |
| Audio chipnot known | H2 headphone chip | not known |
| Rechargeable batterynot known | Yes | not known |
| USB Type-C charging portnot known | Yes | not known |
| Additional accessoriesnot known | Documentation; USB-C Charge Cable sold separately | not known |
| Earbud dimensions (W x D x H)not known | Height: 1.19 inches (30.2 mm) Width: 0.72 inch (18.3 mm) Depth: 0.71 inch (18.1 mm) | not known |
| Packaging contentnot known | not known | EarPods with USB-C Connector |
| (sg) Inputs and outputsnot known | USB-C | not known |
| (sg) Jack outputnot known | USB Type-C | not known |
| Net weightnot known | 32.3 g | not known |
| Earbud Weight Gnot known | 4.3 g | not known |
| Listening Time Hoursnot known | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge | not known |
| Listening Time Single Chargenot known | Up to 5 hours | not known |