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Apple AirPods 4 vs Marshall Minor IV

What AirPods 4 does better (1) and where Minor IV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 4
Apple · 2024AirPods 4
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Marshall Minor IV
Marshall · 2024Minor IV
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
4.9Noise control & calls3.1
3.4Battery5.5
4.9Build & features3.7

Why is AirPods 4 better than Minor IV?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 7.4 g+37%

Why is Minor IV better than AirPods 4?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7 h+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 4Apple AirPods 4≈ $1204.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7 h
Total with charging case30 h30 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g7.4 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)YesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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