If you’re planning to upgrade your headphones and are considering purchasing the AirPods 4 as an option, Techno 24 There are several arguments as to why the AirPods Pro 2 might be a better choice.

Excellent sound insulation with silicone nozzles

The AirPods Pro 2 feature silicone ear tips that provide significantly better sound isolation compared to the hard plastic build of the AirPods 4. These ear tips allow the Pro 2 to sit deeper in the ear canal, creating a better seal and providing passive noise cancellation before active noise cancellation kicks in (ANC) when it’s even engaged.

This extra layer of insulation makes the AirPods Pro 2 ideal for users who need to effectively block out external noise. In contrast, the AirPods 4, with or without ANC, cannot provide the same level of noise isolation due to their open design.

Longer battery life

Another key difference between the two models is battery life. Apple claims the AirPods Pro 2 will last six hours on a single charge, with that time dropping slightly to five and a half hours with ANC enabled and head tracking and surround sound on.

By comparison, the AirPods 4 are rated for five hours of use, or just four hours with ANC on. That means the AirPods Pro 2 offer between one and two hours of extra battery life depending on usage, making them more comfortable for long listening sessions.

Both models offer up to 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case, while AirPods Pro 2 charge faster—an extra hour of listening time with a five-minute charge, compared to 45 minutes for AirPods 4.

Advanced hearing aid functions

During Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event dedicated to iPhone 16, the company introduced new hearing-related features that enhance the usability of AirPods Pro 2 for people with hearing impairments. These include hearing protection, clinical hearing testing, and hearing aid functionality.

The H2 chip in the Pro 2 actively reduces loud sounds, and the hearing test function helps users assess potential hearing loss, with the ability to share results with a doctor. The Pro 2 can also function as an over-the-counter hearing aid for mild to moderate hearing loss, making it an important option for users concerned about their hearing health.

Strengthening speech sounds

The AirPods Pro 2 feature Speech Enhancement, which enhances face-to-face conversations by amplifying the other person’s voice. This feature uses beam-forming microphones and the H2 chip to improve voices in noisy environments, an advantage not found on the AirPods 4. If you find yourself unable to hear the people you’re talking to most of the time, this feature will make a difference.

AirPods Pro 2 Advantages / Photo Apple

While the two models have many features in common, the AirPods Pro 2’s improved noise isolation, superior battery life, hearing aid features, and additional accessibility options make them an attractive choice. If you’re looking for more functionality, you should look at the Pro 2.

On the other hand, if you don’t need the benefits of the Pro model, there’s no point in paying more, in which case you might be better off upgrading to the AirPods 4.