AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
True-wireless · 2022
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case lands at 94 and AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Pick AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case | AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | H3 | — |
| Battery | 6 h (ANC) / 35 h case | — |
| Connectivity | BT 5.4 | — |
| Water rating | IP57 | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Type | — | True-wireless |
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case vs AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
Which is better, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case worth the price? +
At $309, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Is AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or AirPods Pro 2 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case 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.