Apple
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
VS
Apple
AirPods Pro 4
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black lands at 94 and AirPods Pro 4 at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Pick AirPods Pro 4 if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Score breakdown
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
AirPods Pro 4
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
Specs side-by-side
Spec
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black
AirPods Pro 4
Chip
H3
H3
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 35 h case
6 h (ANC) / 35 h case
Connectivity
BT 5.4
BT 5.4
Water rating
IP57
IP57
Release year
2025
2025
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black
Pros
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Cons
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
AirPods Pro 4
Pros
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Cons
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black vs AirPods Pro 4
Which is better, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 4? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Is AirPods Pro 4 worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 4 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.