The first reviews for the AirPods 4 have emerged, giving a detailed preview of Apple’s upcoming earbuds, which are set to launch this Friday. There are two versions of the AirPods 4: one equipped with active noise cancellation priced at $179 and another without this feature available for $129.
Recent findings reveal that the new charging cases for both versions have hidden the pairing button and charging status light, a design change that has been highlighted in various review videos.
Marques Brownlee’s review, starting at the 3:48 mark, and Dave Lee’s review, beginning at the 3:20 mark, both showcase the new capacitive button on the AirPods 4. This feature is part of the redesign, contributing to a sleeker and more streamlined appearance for the earbuds.
An important update noted in the reviews is that the AirPods 4 charging cases no longer support MagSafe. This means while the cases can still be charged wirelessly, they do not have the magnetic alignment feature that ensures a precise connection or supports use with upright charging stands. However, they retain the ability to magnetically attach to the Apple Watch’s charging puck.
The reviews indicate that while the AirPods 4 come with some new features and design changes, such as the hidden buttons and lack of MagSafe support, they also retain compatibility with existing Apple accessories, maintaining a degree of continuity in the Apple ecosystem.
