Apple
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
VS
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold wins by 2
Apple
AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold
True-wireless · 2022
92
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold lands at 94 and AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Pick AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold 94
vs 92 AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold
Score breakdown
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold
92 anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold | AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Rose Gold
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 2 · Rose Gold
Pros
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
Cons
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold vs AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold
Which is better, AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold or AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Is AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold or AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold 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.