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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

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Bose · Sound

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LAUNCH DATE2 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Released	—	2026-10-01
Status	—	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Launch Price (USD)	$179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$199 (US launch price)
Notes	—	New 2026 model (product code SPORTOPN26), not the 2021 Bose Sport Open Earbuds; no Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode or aptX
Price in Nigeria	₦251,000 (Stored estimate)	₦278,600 (Stored estimate)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Brand	Apple	Bose
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	September 20, 2024	September 17, 2026
Model Name	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Price	$179	$199 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS2 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Driver Type	Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier	Custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio technology
Sound Features	ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ	Bose OpenAudio Tech

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE9 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes	No (open-ear)
App Support	iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings + Find My; no standalone app	Bose app
Customizable EQ	No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only	Yes, adjustable bass, mid and treble in Bose app
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Not officially marketed	—
Other Features	—	Auto Volume, 3-band EQ; Google Fast Pair
Sound Modes	Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation	—
Touch Controls	Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera	Textured physical buttons
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	—
Voice Assistant Support	Siri (hands-free)	—

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	5.4 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Multipoint	Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID	Yes, two devices
Supported Codecs	AAC	SBC, AAC
Wired Mode	Not supported	—

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Colors Available	White	Black, White Smoke, Eucalyptus Green (limited edition)
Dimensions	Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm	Earbud: 20.0 x 25.0 x 27.9 mm; Case: 48.3 x 67.9 x 29.6 mm
Form Factor	Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case	Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case)	IP54 (sweat, water and dust)
Materials	Plastic housing	Polycarbonate and silicone, soft matte finish; translucent textured case lid
Weight	4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g	5.9 g (single earbud), 47.2 g (case), 59 g (total)

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour
Fast Charging	5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening	10 min = up to 1.8 hours
Total Playtime	Up to 4 hrs per charge with ANC on; up to 20 hrs total with case (ANC on) / 30 hrs (ANC off)	Earbuds: Up to 7 hours; With case: Up to 22 additional hours (29 hours total)
Wireless Charging	Yes — USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified	Yes (wireless charging case)

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, SpeechClarity Tech
Mic Count	3 per earbud (6 total)	2
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + speech-detecting accelerometer; Voice Isolation	2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation
Voice Assistant Trigger	"Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem	—

BOX CONTENTS7 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Charging Cable	Sold separately	—
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	None (open-fit design)	No (open-ear cuff design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Wireless charging case	Charging case
Included Items	—	Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet
Main Device	AirPods 4 with ANC (pair)	2 Bose Sport Open Earbuds
User Manual	Yes	Quick start guide, safety sheet
Warranty Card	Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized)	—

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Operating Systems	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS	—
Profiles Supported	Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple)	—
Supported Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro	Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Sport Open Earbuds
Highlight	First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179.	The Bose Sport Open Earbuds (2026) are C-arm cuff open-ear earbuds built for workouts, with custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio and textured physical buttons.