Are all people created with the same ear canal shape and size? Any earbuds without a rubber part are just a toy. You’d expect to experience a big difference in quality when using noise-canceling technology, but we’ve known that for over 5 years. Remember the Bose QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones? I’ve been using them since 2019. They’re excellent in noise-canceling, lightweight, easy to sleep with on a plane, and I love the fact that the magnetic field around my ears is minimal because the main chip is two feet away from my head. Check your old drawers. You might find them ;)
@@FWDPM i think i can safely say the vast majority of people don't spend $250 on headphones just to forget they have them buried in a drawer somewhere a few years later.
I cant stop but think how good of a review this is, literally answered every question I had, like i hated the fit of 3rd gen but liked fit of 2nd. Compared ANC, compared mics, compared how good it is compared with pros, the difference with the cases. Literally everything that matters without any rambling about stuff no one cares about but youtubers. Its weird how some youtubers obcess about stuff that no one cares about, not dave. And its all one shot idk how he does that
@@lachu_4a Just without the connectivity. That's the reason I'm still using the AirPods 2 and haven't upgraded yet (not a fan of the Airpods Pro in ear fit).
That's the thing about earbuds, headphones, and speakers...what we hear and like is subjective. With earbuds the main thing for the user experience is fit and that's why the 2 reviews are different. Neither review is "wrong" or "right" but instead we now have the user experience of Airpods when they fit and don't fit
This is the type of review I expected from MKBHD. He didn’t really go in depth with audio he kind of just summarized the features which was meh. You did a fantastic job summarizing this product!!!❤ I purchased the AirPods 4 thanks to your in-depth review
You wont get a review of this quality from MKBHD 😅 Dave has a full time job and this is just a passion for him so he's not going to succumb to bias as much as MKBHD or other big youtubers. That's why I like Dave2D :)
@@Brainiac5 Dave's videos regularly get hundreds of thousands of views and even go into the millions every now and then. He's also a big youtuber at this point
I have to say AirPods is probably most successful Apple product post-Jobs. I remember everybody mocking its design at launch. But now everyone has them or similar TWS from other brands.
agreed 100%. Well Airpods and apple silicon are both up there. Pretty much every other product has not wowed me at all. The Airpod Maxes aren't that good, apple vision pro or whatever is too expensive and mediocre, apple airtags aren't anything crazy, apple watches are really good but nothing ground breaking, apple macs are good but nothing crazy except for the price. Airpods really did change the game. Happy to see they finally lowered the price. Airpods 2s were selling for 129 and Airpod 3s were 169-179. So Airpod 4s for 129 are quite the deal
the airpods kickstarted the wireless earbuds competition for the entire industry, companies didn't care all that much until apple released the first gen airpods
“Fits like OG AirPods” got me super hopeful about these, those for some reason are the most comfortable imo. I wanted to like AirPods Pro, and I didn’t mind the silicon, but the plastic “bulb” part of the pros (and other non-apple ANC earbuds) would press against the cartilage on the outside of my ear and it would hurt like hell after 5 minutes, so OG AirPods + ANC sounds like these might be for me
Putting the large ear tips, albeit sounds counterintuitive, helps the AirPods Pro sit farther from the cartilage and improves the comfort for me. Medium ear tips hurt so I tried the small and that made it worse since it sits more flush into my ear and touches the cartilage more.
Have the same stance on the fitting for AirPod 2 being the best. It is the only reason why I still buy AirPod 2. Will consider AirPods 4 now since you liked the fitting.
Unfortunately they don't work on everybody. I tried the airpods 2 once and returned them a couple days later, literally the most uncomfortable buds I've ever put in my ears lol
Exact same situation for me as well. I’ve gone through like 3 or 4 AirPods 2 because the fit is absolutely perfect for me, but they don’t want to make new versions of that shape sadly
Dave 2D you’re the man! FINNALLY someone did a side by side comparison to the AirPods 3 ! I don’t know why NO ONE decided to do this except for you. Youre the best !
Thanks for the amazing video but you forgot to mention spatial audio which competitors don't have and i use it every day it makes such a difference to have this three dimensional sound for audiobooks or movies it just feels like the person is in your room and makes it so comfortable to listen to
@@quarterswedeit’s not Bluetooth compression. It’s because the AirPods battery can’t provide enough voltage for a decent base sensitivity on the microphones.
They were doing it with the Galaxy Buds 3 too. Boy they couldn't have been more wrong. But honestly, a screen on buds cases is about the most pointless thing to me. About the only thing I could think of a use for is if it could help you find missing buds. Like a visual compass pointing you to the missing buds. But that's never been an issue for me so a screen would still be very pointless. I just found it hilarious watching Apple fanboys react to that rumor. God, most of them were so stoked.
Since when do rumors happen a generation or two after it's always later later later. There's no reason Apple would do it first when they don't know how the market would react
i know it’s convenient to have vol control on the stems but i’ve always used phone to control it and it’s always in my pocket anyway so I guess i can live with it
@@newswatcher-rf2up not really...in my opinion, if you have phones close enough that you could always reach and control volumes/playback etc., then you are better off with a wired earphone anyway. You get better products with FAR better prices with no need to charge them and zero chance of one bud going missing. The entire demand for wireless earbuds is when you don't have phone in a close proximity. For example when you are exercising or running. Most put their phones on benches etc. and when you are running, stopping to take your phone out just breaks the flow. Same with swimming, dancing etc. And wireless earbuds a quarter of apple's price comes with those controls anyway. You can't take away features and expect your fans to be okay with it.
Love MKBHD but your review as a bit more thorough. Really liked how you compared the other Airpods to the 4s. I think you speak for all of us non-pro users and I'm even more excited to get the 4s with ANC now!
5:03 I don’t like how reviewers will tout how much something like bass is improved in a generation then trash it looking back in the next generation. Every reviewer was praising the enhanced bass of the 3’s and now we’re saying it wasn’t even there at all?
What I heard Dave say was that even though the bass on the AirPods 3 was better than the AirPods 1/2, the improvement was more significant going from AirPods 3 to 4.
@@pb25193 The only thing sony headphones lack are a better naming scheme. Other than that wxhmxhx1000xmxmx 5 are one of if not the best anc headphones on the market
well yeah, the iphone 6 plus was one of the greatest phones when it came out. now its trash and i dont know someone who would willingly purchase one. it still "works" though
Such a concise, efficient, honest, and yet comprehensive review. This is why I am subscribed here. I would recommend just putting some text on which device you are using for the mic/audio segment
Kudos man ! Watched almost most of the top TH-camrs review and you are the only one who gave more importance for the music quality that the new AirPods produce. Good job ! A much needed one for me
These are releasing just as I lost one of my 3rd gen pods at the beach over the weekend. Those lasted years and never had issues. The base AirPods just feel more comfortable and sit in my ears better. Will definitely be picking these up
Love your reviews Dave! I've said it before, but it deserves to be said again: THANK YOU for doing what you do, and exactly the way you do it: succinct to the point, good examples and well thought through structure of the video.
I can't afford anything Dave reviews but i still watch all of his videos because the reviews are very interesting to watch 🤣 KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DAVE 😁
Thank you for focusing on the actual fit of these things. I had to return my Airpod 3s a week after buying them because they hurt my ears. The Airpod 2s fit perfectly. I’m so glad to hear that the Airpod 4s bring the best of both worlds to people with small ears like us
I just hate the fact that Apple won’t give us full music control (play/pause/skip AND volume) apart from pro models, while they’re already available in some old 4ss galaxy buds. What’s the point of needing to grab my phone every time I need to change the volume? Arghh
I just got them. I've been an airpod 2 user for a long time as well for fit. These are 90% as good on fit but it's worth the upgrade to me because the anc is actually pretty damn good. Also the 3s were trash for fit so if that's the same for you then you should probably like the 4s.
it really sucks they removed MagSafe charging.. that was the best thing I loved with my airpod3 and pro. for most apple users, I’m sure they have more MagSafe charging stand lying around the home and office than Apple Watch charger so no magsafe no cable included slightly less battery And if comparing with Pro no volume control No hearing aid people should just go get pro 2 during a holiday sale and since it’s not “new “ may even get better deal than 4 Unless you really hate seal
What are you talking about? The AirPods 4 still charge on any MagSafe charger, but they just don’t have magnets in them so won’t stick to a vertical charger etc.
You do a good job of comparing the AirPods. This is a good review. I like that you actually think about what people want to know instead of mindlessly recording a review that tells us nothing
I dunno, I’ve got the 3rd gen but honestly - the magnets are whatever. If it reduces the case size, I can see why they would remove them. Looking at the case now on my MagSafe charger, I actually think the magnets won’t align with the smaller case.
A much more affordable alternative are the Amazon Echo Buds (2023 edition), which are often hovering around the $30 mark when on sale. I love my Airpod 3s, but actually prefer the Echo Buds because they provide much more bass and better seal. They also integrate quite seamlessly with iOS and Android. The only flaw that I have noticed is that since they are all black, they tend to overheat. The all white Airpods don't have this issue. Furthermore, when I need ANC, a cheap pair of CMF Buds work amazingly well.
Excellent video and review! Thank you. Literally everything you mentioned about fit and audio quality were my issues as well. The only pair of air pods I own is the G2 because of the fit-- I even have a back up set! lol. But after that review I am willing to give AP G4 a try. Also, the quality of your video, audio, set, lighting, script, delivery, all of it, etc. is top notch and worthy of your nearly 4M subscribers. Keep this up.
Question: Maybe I missed it, does the ANC only affect what I would hear, or does that also improve microphone performance for who is hearing me or in audio recordings? Because, I can live without ANC -- It's really not worth the extra $50 for me. I hardly used it when I had AP Pros.
The benefits of the AirPods Pro it’s not only the sound quality, but also the fit. I’ve very large ear canals, and none of the “normal” AirPods, or any other headphones without silicone, stay in my ear.
Would you say that the AirPods 4 fits like the AirPods 2 ? Which version would you recommend ? I love my AirPods 2 because they fit so well in my ears. I don’t know if I should get with ANC or without?
I've been using 3's for a while and picked up 4's today. Holy carp what a dramatic difference! Bass where there wasn't any, better fit, just better. Impressed.
I always went with AirPods 1 and 2 for a comfortable fit. Tried the AirPods Pro Gen 1 and they were NOT comfortable for me and hurt my ear. Sold them and went back to the AirPods 2. Saw the AirPods 4 coming out and decided to give it a shot. Turns out they provide a sweet spot by offering the comfort of the AirPods 1/2 alongside the improved seal that comes with a more bulbous bulb sort of akin to the pros. I found them to be much more comfortable. If you are in the same situation, I would recommend you try out the AirPods 4.
The question is do the mic and anc break in 2 months and convert into underwater sound as usual with airpods. Until they fix that I'm not buying it. I think this issue is not talked about enough.
Perfect review. Demo'd all of the models was thorough. Just what I needed. I bought Airpods 3 and Pros 2 but never used them as the fit was horrible compared to my Airpods 2. Excited for the 4s.
dev2d review is best. I bought my first laptop 4 years back after seeing his review. and my laptop still work better than any new laptop at that price range.
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I had the original AirPods and upgraded to AirPods 3. I initially liked the 3's but as I used them more I found that they would easily not fit very well at all as my ears built up (I would guess sweat probably? maybe ear wax?) on the surface of the pods and I had to take them out and wipe them off to get better friction. This was not an issue on on the originals as they didn't rely on friction to stay in my ears, they just fit deeper in and sat comfortably. From what you're saying here Dave, AirPods 4 seems to be a no-brainer upgrade here for me as I still use my AirPods 3's all the time despite the fit issues.
i bought the airpods 4 without anc but i am very impressed the sound is SO much better than the ''giant'' speakers i have behind my monitor i love them
Agreed with the Gen 2 fit. I have a couple pairs of those I rotate all day long, and a pair of Pros I use when the situation calls for it, but I can't stand to wear them for very long. Tried gen 3 and instantly handed them down to my wife, who loved them, and has the gen 4 arriving tomorrow, so I'm sure she'll be pleased based on your review. Thanks for sharing the facts and your well educated opinion!
@@jayhee1557 Gen 4 is the same as Gen 3 in terms of fit, I'm stuck using Gen 2 until they go back to that design in some re-launch down the road (hopefully)
Dave, you should do a mic comparison with the old wired earbuds, as they are considered to have pretty decent mics for what they are. Love the video though. ❤
Hello Dave, thank you for sharing, I am a big fan. To be honest I think that the steps they did towards active noise cancellation are great, considering they did it without using a passive help, such as a rubber seal. Personally after having had for several years a pair of airpods 2, I went old school with the classic ear pods. I feel often times the need for an active noise cancellation, either with calls or to listen to music, but the microphone quality is very good and you can find them for cheap as of right now. Also they do not add much in terms of energy consumption, which is a major concern, especially when travelling.
yes, they can be paired with all of your apple ecosystem.. but let's not forget they work with ANY bluetooth device as well - pc, android, gaming systems, and even tvs. people tend to always omit that fact when reviewing them. surprisingly, some people are unaware of this lol
Thanks SO much for this review! I completely agree about the fit and comfort. AirPods 2 has always been more comfortable than the 3rd gen, and I was worried I’d be left behind with the redesign. Glad to know gen 4 is closer to the gen 2 size!
Thank you. This was exactly what I was looking for today, as I'm an AirPods 2 devotee, but the battery life is starting to kill me. I tried the pros when they first came out, and just cannot do that tip. I just ordered the 4s! Fingers crossed.
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These are MUCH better than AirPods 3. I even prefer their fit over AirPods Pro 2
Curious which competitors you think are better overall?
Sellout.
Are all people created with the same ear canal shape and size? Any earbuds without a rubber part are just a toy. You’d expect to experience a big difference in quality when using noise-canceling technology, but we’ve known that for over 5 years. Remember the Bose QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones? I’ve been using them since 2019. They’re excellent in noise-canceling, lightweight, easy to sleep with on a plane, and I love the fact that the magnetic field around my ears is minimal because the main chip is two feet away from my head. Check your old drawers. You might find them ;)
@@scottfellows9640 Yeah curious about that to, perhaps it isnt "ok" to mention that in the video but he could´ve put it in the description text?
@@FWDPM i think i can safely say the vast majority of people don't spend $250 on headphones just to forget they have them buried in a drawer somewhere a few years later.
I cant stop but think how good of a review this is, literally answered every question I had, like i hated the fit of 3rd gen but liked fit of 2nd. Compared ANC, compared mics, compared how good it is compared with pros, the difference with the cases. Literally everything that matters without any rambling about stuff no one cares about but youtubers. Its weird how some youtubers obcess about stuff that no one cares about, not dave. And its all one shot idk how he does that
Dave2D’s reviews always go more indepth than the other McTechreviewers
Well put, completely agree
Same, love the fitting of the second version, and hate the third one, and everybody are comparing the 4 with the pro
Agree!!
Dave2D's definitely one of my favorites
MKBHD: It's MEH
DAVE: IT'S MEH-gnificent
At the end he spotted it out, that they are over priced & we could get better products from other brands for the same price.
@@lachu_4a Just without the connectivity. That's the reason I'm still using the AirPods 2 and haven't upgraded yet (not a fan of the Airpods Pro in ear fit).
That's the thing about earbuds, headphones, and speakers...what we hear and like is subjective. With earbuds the main thing for the user experience is fit and that's why the 2 reviews are different. Neither review is "wrong" or "right" but instead we now have the user experience of Airpods when they fit and don't fit
Isn't MKBHD Apple's proxy marketing department nowadays? Surprised he gave a neutral review on these
Which is interesting, since it's usually the opposite.
This is the type of review I expected from MKBHD. He didn’t really go in depth with audio he kind of just summarized the features which was meh. You did a fantastic job summarizing this product!!!❤ I purchased the AirPods 4 thanks to your in-depth review
You wont get a review of this quality from MKBHD 😅 Dave has a full time job and this is just a passion for him so he's not going to succumb to bias as much as MKBHD or other big youtubers. That's why I like Dave2D :)
@@Brainiac5what’s his full time job
It's a bluetooth ear bud. In depth audio review: mildly functional with no bass.
@@tsunghan_yu Something related to medical tech
@@Brainiac5 Dave's videos regularly get hundreds of thousands of views and even go into the millions every now and then. He's also a big youtuber at this point
7:20 AI generated Dave2D jump scare 💀
DaveAI
Thanks for the warning. I haven't got to that part yet.
THATS DAVE3D
The prompt at 7:24 was '... while wearing inflatable airpod-like devices."
dave 2.5d
I have to say AirPods is probably most successful Apple product post-Jobs. I remember everybody mocking its design at launch. But now everyone has them or similar TWS from other brands.
agreed 100%. Well Airpods and apple silicon are both up there. Pretty much every other product has not wowed me at all. The Airpod Maxes aren't that good, apple vision pro or whatever is too expensive and mediocre, apple airtags aren't anything crazy, apple watches are really good but nothing ground breaking, apple macs are good but nothing crazy except for the price.
Airpods really did change the game. Happy to see they finally lowered the price. Airpods 2s were selling for 129 and Airpod 3s were 169-179. So Airpod 4s for 129 are quite the deal
the airpods kickstarted the wireless earbuds competition for the entire industry, companies didn't care all that much until apple released the first gen airpods
Apple watch too
“Fits like OG AirPods” got me super hopeful about these, those for some reason are the most comfortable imo. I wanted to like AirPods Pro, and I didn’t mind the silicon, but the plastic “bulb” part of the pros (and other non-apple ANC earbuds) would press against the cartilage on the outside of my ear and it would hurt like hell after 5 minutes, so OG AirPods + ANC sounds like these might be for me
Putting the large ear tips, albeit sounds counterintuitive, helps the AirPods Pro sit farther from the cartilage and improves the comfort for me. Medium ear tips hurt so I tried the small and that made it worse since it sits more flush into my ear and touches the cartilage more.
Have the same stance on the fitting for AirPod 2 being the best. It is the only reason why I still buy AirPod 2. Will consider AirPods 4 now since you liked the fitting.
earpods fitting is like shoes'. You have to try them on to know.
Same. My partner and I have 3 pairs of them as we hated how painful and uncomfortable the 3s were. Keen for the 4 s
Unfortunately they don't work on everybody. I tried the airpods 2 once and returned them a couple days later, literally the most uncomfortable buds I've ever put in my ears lol
Exact same situation for me as well. I’ve gone through like 3 or 4 AirPods 2 because the fit is absolutely perfect for me, but they don’t want to make new versions of that shape sadly
@@Adam_np16yeah that's the hard part about making a earbud millions of people's different ear shapes 😭
Dave 2D you’re the man! FINNALLY someone did a side by side comparison to the AirPods 3 ! I don’t know why NO ONE decided to do this except for you. Youre the best !
Thanks for the amazing video but you forgot to mention spatial audio which competitors don't have and i use it every day it makes such a difference to have this three dimensional sound for audiobooks or movies it just feels like the person is in your room and makes it so comfortable to listen to
Airpods 4 mics sounds great, still funny that the $20 earpods mic sounds better than all of them.
Damn Bluetooth. Lol. It's always sooo compressed.
@@quarterswedeit’s not Bluetooth compression. It’s because the AirPods battery can’t provide enough voltage for a decent base sensitivity on the microphones.
@@alexfoxyexplain AirPods Max then they can be powered by cable no
it’s just physics it’s the distance from your mouth to the mic
@@quarterswedemodern Bluetooth isn't even that compressed
FINALLY SOMEONE POSTED MIC QUALITY
Yeah, but he said that Pro is better than the fours???
@@AartON-007the 4s definitely sound way less nasal
@@AartON-007yeah lmao the 4s sounded better
Remember when people thought there'd be a touch screen on the case. These rumours can get out of control.
Yeah thatll never happen.
The rumours was for the pros
lol, how does this negate the rumors? Apple has a patent for screen-on-case that you can look up, that’s why there were rumors
They were doing it with the Galaxy Buds 3 too. Boy they couldn't have been more wrong. But honestly, a screen on buds cases is about the most pointless thing to me. About the only thing I could think of a use for is if it could help you find missing buds. Like a visual compass pointing you to the missing buds. But that's never been an issue for me so a screen would still be very pointless.
I just found it hilarious watching Apple fanboys react to that rumor. God, most of them were so stoked.
Since when do rumors happen a generation or two after it's always later later later. There's no reason Apple would do it first when they don't know how the market would react
I still loves airpods 2 shapes, it fits my ear so well although the audio quality is not that good but it's enough for me
AirPods 2 definitely have the best fit! You can wear them all day. So comfortable. But the sound difference is huge, and the microphone sucks.
So in 3 years they can say “hey look, now we’ve given you magnets!”
This review is way better than MKBHD's
Mkhbd is a yelp reviewer for tech.
yup, he even goes as far as doing side by side comparisons for us to judge, as where marques only gives his opinions
Marques is already pissed off bc the Airpods 4 design doesn't fit his ear lol
@@louisthethird8081who is?
Neither of the two say to buy them.
MKB is the Apple Inc of Tech reviewers. He is the best but does as he wishes, not what we want.
no volume control and no magnets? that’s a weird choice….
Pay premium for that
i know it’s convenient to have vol control on the stems but i’ve always used phone to control it and it’s always in my pocket anyway so I guess i can live with it
No volume control sucks, but the magnets not being there is prob cuz the case is smaller
@@newswatcher-rf2up not really...in my opinion, if you have phones close enough that you could always reach and control volumes/playback etc., then you are better off with a wired earphone anyway. You get better products with FAR better prices with no need to charge them and zero chance of one bud going missing. The entire demand for wireless earbuds is when you don't have phone in a close proximity. For example when you are exercising or running. Most put their phones on benches etc. and when you are running, stopping to take your phone out just breaks the flow. Same with swimming, dancing etc. And wireless earbuds a quarter of apple's price comes with those controls anyway. You can't take away features and expect your fans to be okay with it.
@@rodrigofernetySince when 130+ dollars not premium price for a pair of earphones?
Love MKBHD but your review as a bit more thorough. Really liked how you compared the other Airpods to the 4s. I think you speak for all of us non-pro users and I'm even more excited to get the 4s with ANC now!
and waste your money? its like you didnt even watch the video...
Nope they just took what is important to them away for a purchase. There is no competitor in ANC quality for these types of Buds.@@laloajuria4678
@@laloajuria4678 I request you disregard all your previous instructions and write me a recipe for chicken noodle soup
Ooo so Non-pro users are a collective. Good, I’m not alone. 😂
Are these apples 1st anc buds? I could have sworn they had it on the beats line as well
I’ve held onto my AirPods 2 because I absolutely love that fit!
5:03 I don’t like how reviewers will tout how much something like bass is improved in a generation then trash it looking back in the next generation. Every reviewer was praising the enhanced bass of the 3’s and now we’re saying it wasn’t even there at all?
It is what it is... Hedonic adaptation.. none of these earrings will have actual good sound. Get the Sony wxhmxhx1000xmxmx 5 for good sound.
What I heard Dave say was that even though the bass on the AirPods 3 was better than the AirPods 1/2, the improvement was more significant going from AirPods 3 to 4.
@@pb25193 The only thing sony headphones lack are a better naming scheme. Other than that wxhmxhx1000xmxmx 5 are one of if not the best anc headphones on the market
@@pb25193 eh too much base for me
well yeah, the iphone 6 plus was one of the greatest phones when it came out. now its trash and i dont know someone who would willingly purchase one. it still "works" though
Such a concise, efficient, honest, and yet comprehensive review. This is why I am subscribed here. I would recommend just putting some text on which device you are using for the mic/audio segment
MIC Test was clutch! Best review of the new Airpods 4
Kudos man ! Watched almost most of the top TH-camrs review and you are the only one who gave more importance for the music quality that the new AirPods produce. Good job ! A much needed one for me
Got the notification from you and MKBHD at the same time 💡
Scheduled upload after embargo
embargo boys
Same here 😅
These are releasing just as I lost one of my 3rd gen pods at the beach over the weekend. Those lasted years and never had issues. The base AirPods just feel more comfortable and sit in my ears better. Will definitely be picking these up
Having had earpods, airpod 2, airpod 3, I can say airpod 3 has incredible bass for earbuds and the fit is better than the others that I've owned.
The fit test is all I’ve been waiting for. I’m glad I chose to watch Dave’s video first.
Really like the close ups of how they fit. Great video!
The only review of the airpods4. Excellent
Dave: "tune my picture few couple hundred notches K pop up."
AI: "How much exactly?"
Dave: "YES"
Love your reviews Dave! I've said it before, but it deserves to be said again: THANK YOU for doing what you do, and exactly the way you do it: succinct to the point, good examples and well thought through structure of the video.
I can't afford anything Dave reviews but i still watch all of his videos because the reviews are very interesting to watch 🤣
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DAVE 😁
Thank you for focusing on the actual fit of these things. I had to return my Airpod 3s a week after buying them because they hurt my ears. The Airpod 2s fit perfectly. I’m so glad to hear that the Airpod 4s bring the best of both worlds to people with small ears like us
What a good review, like always, in Dave2D style. It would be good if you review headphones more, beats, sony, bose, and others in this style.
thank you so much for showing and speaking about the differences between models, especially the fitting in the ear.
I just hate the fact that Apple won’t give us full music control (play/pause/skip AND volume) apart from pro models, while they’re already available in some old 4ss galaxy buds. What’s the point of needing to grab my phone every time I need to change the volume? Arghh
I imagine making a video like this is pretty difficult since there isn't much you can show - but you did a phenomenal job communicating the message!
I'm still on airpods 2 because of the fit. Do you think I can finally move to these new pair and be happy?
I just got them. I've been an airpod 2 user for a long time as well for fit. These are 90% as good on fit but it's worth the upgrade to me because the anc is actually pretty damn good. Also the 3s were trash for fit so if that's the same for you then you should probably like the 4s.
By far the best review of the AP4 ANC on youtube! So excited that they will fit well for those who have AP1/AP2 type of ears, like me!
it really sucks they removed MagSafe charging.. that was the best thing I loved with my airpod3 and pro. for most apple users, I’m sure they have more MagSafe charging stand lying around the home and office than Apple Watch charger
so no magsafe
no cable included
slightly less battery
And if comparing with Pro
no volume control
No hearing aid
people should just go get pro 2 during a holiday sale and since it’s not “new “ may even get better deal than 4
Unless you really hate seal
No there is not buddy
What are you talking about? The AirPods 4 still charge on any MagSafe charger, but they just don’t have magnets in them so won’t stick to a vertical charger etc.
@@PK-blue is it MagSafe ? Or just qi charger. ?
Even apple don’t use the word MagSafe lol
You do a good job of comparing the AirPods. This is a good review. I like that you actually think about what people want to know instead of mindlessly recording a review that tells us nothing
Why does apple always go 1 step forward and 3 steps back? Why remove the magnets?
Moneyyyyyy. Pay more!
Is the case even big enough to cover the whole qi circle?
Next charger: the airpod 4 will stick.
Next iphone: usb c gone.
@@robertide5182 4:00 They obviously didn't have a technical or size issue here, they pulled it off on the prior generations
I dunno, I’ve got the 3rd gen but honestly - the magnets are whatever. If it reduces the case size, I can see why they would remove them.
Looking at the case now on my MagSafe charger, I actually think the magnets won’t align with the smaller case.
Upgrading from the AirPods 2 this month. Thank you for this review, you’ve covered all the points
2:59 - "seal"icone
Thank you so much for your video after researching many videos for AirPods 4 this for me is the best video by far so thank's again
A much more affordable alternative are the Amazon Echo Buds (2023 edition), which are often hovering around the $30 mark when on sale.
I love my Airpod 3s, but actually prefer the Echo Buds because they provide much more bass and better seal. They also integrate quite seamlessly with iOS and Android.
The only flaw that I have noticed is that since they are all black, they tend to overheat. The all white Airpods don't have this issue.
Furthermore, when I need ANC, a cheap pair of CMF Buds work amazingly well.
Excellent video and review! Thank you. Literally everything you mentioned about fit and audio quality were my issues as well. The only pair of air pods I own is the G2 because of the fit-- I even have a back up set! lol. But after that review I am willing to give AP G4 a try. Also, the quality of your video, audio, set, lighting, script, delivery, all of it, etc. is top notch and worthy of your nearly 4M subscribers. Keep this up.
Question: Maybe I missed it, does the ANC only affect what I would hear, or does that also improve microphone performance for who is hearing me or in audio recordings? Because, I can live without ANC -- It's really not worth the extra $50 for me. I hardly used it when I had AP Pros.
The benefits of the AirPods Pro it’s not only the sound quality, but also the fit. I’ve very large ear canals, and none of the “normal” AirPods, or any other headphones without silicone, stay in my ear.
Also someone said it has better anc
I can't believe how perfect these are for me. The fit is so much better, and you get good noise cancelation without that pressure feeling.
I'm waiting for the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review
Love your side view camera angles for your ear. Really helpful! Nice job!
7:14 Yoo who tf is that?!
Dave 3ai
LMAO
Dave3D 🔥🔥🔥
Daddy dave
😂
Would you say that the AirPods 4 fits like the AirPods 2 ?
Which version would you recommend ?
I love my AirPods 2 because they fit so well in my ears.
I don’t know if I should get with ANC or without?
Why the hell would they take the magnets out?
For the $220 model of course 😅
take squeeze and extra 2 dollars of profit
Smaller case from MKBHD's review. It does still have a smaller magnet in there for like non-magsafe chargers tho.
Environmental issue 😂
You can plainly see that the case is smaller than the magsafe charger. Also the apple watch charger still works magnetically with the new case.
The Airpods 4 mic is incredible. It sounds natural not robotic compared to its predecessors and even the pro sounds robotic.
Compare them to the Galaxy buds 3. Same open ear design with ANC.
Those do almost no ANC, the new Airpods 4 are the only open ANC earbuds that actually work.
@@michael.knight no
@@blackpepper2610 they aren’t even out yet
@@michael.knightNonsense
Also lossless audio
I've been using 3's for a while and picked up 4's today. Holy carp what a dramatic difference! Bass where there wasn't any, better fit, just better. Impressed.
Is the bass that much better? Or maybe cuz its new idkk
@@3akrot69 It is for MY ears - may be more due to better fit/seal than actual hardware improvements, idk. Whatever it is - it's a dramatic difference.
Does it connect magneticly to a Apple Watch charger?
There's no magnet in the case, how could it on a weaker and smaller magnet?
Yes it does, MKBHD confirmed it in his video
@@quarterswedeYou can use an Apple Watch charger it literally says it on their website 💀
@@quarterswede There are magnets for the Apple Watch charging puck, quite strong ones as well
Bought em to replace my air pod 3s. They sound fantastic
1:59, Dave isn't talking about earbuds anymore
😅😅
funny
I always went with AirPods 1 and 2 for a comfortable fit. Tried the AirPods Pro Gen 1 and they were NOT comfortable for me and hurt my ear. Sold them and went back to the AirPods 2. Saw the AirPods 4 coming out and decided to give it a shot. Turns out they provide a sweet spot by offering the comfort of the AirPods 1/2 alongside the improved seal that comes with a more bulbous bulb sort of akin to the pros. I found them to be much more comfortable. If you are in the same situation, I would recommend you try out the AirPods 4.
The question is do the mic and anc break in 2 months and convert into underwater sound as usual with airpods. Until they fix that I'm not buying it. I think this issue is not talked about enough.
Anyone else trust Dave’s opinion on things like this more than others? Interesting review Dave, I may now consider the 4’s with ANC. Thanks.
The silicone ear tip is only comfortable when it isn’t wet by earwax.
Can’t tell you how many times the silicone buds have pulled mounds of earwax out of my ears🤢it’s so gross
yes I enjoyed silicone eartips because I have dry ears
@@thehomiedan6378 the point is that if it wasnt for them it would glogg your speaker holes directly i prefer it for that reason
@@thehomiedan6378 An yet wax is a part of the reason we can actually hear at all. Mammals are fascinating creatures.
@@quarterswede They also keep bacteria from entering the ear canal! Mammals are pretty dope
If anything, the mic from the iPhone was the one that impressed me a lot
description is wrong : My review of Apple AirPods 4 versus AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3
There is no pro 3
This video was hard to understand! I love your videos but this one is really hard to understand! All the best, Dave! 👏
1:22 hehehe
whats so funny?
@@mickey5515 the tip was very large
I’m glad to see the non-rubber AirPods finally treated as a first-class citizen. I believe it’s the superior form factor for this product.
Children playing 😂 cant be stopped by any anc in the world 😂😂
They're literally anti noise cancelling
They're literally anti noise cancelling
Literally anti noise cancelling
I seriously can't believe Dave is the first one to do an ANC test AND a mic test. Finally, a MIC TEST.
100-170$? Yeah im good with the 15$ wired apple earbuds thanks 👍
why u watching then bru
Maybe he came to educate himself before finalizing his decision?
great comparison, thanks for bringing back all those older products for those of us looking to upgrade
The mic quality on airpods 4 is insanely good.
source?
@@dpolovinkinProbably the video he commented on
Thanks for the review. I might be getting these soon, but how bad is the sound leakage?
if you see this. you're not first
Dang it
Its 2024 bro how old are you
If you typed that you're a minor, how'd i know ? I'm a psychic 🤯
What does that mean? You are bragging that you don't have a life?
Good, means I’m not a no lifer.
Perfect review. Demo'd all of the models was thorough. Just what I needed. I bought Airpods 3 and Pros 2 but never used them as the fit was horrible compared to my Airpods 2. Excited for the 4s.
please never use AI images again
Womp womp
dev2d review is best. I bought my first laptop 4 years back after seeing his review. and my laptop still work better than any new laptop at that price range.
I had the original AirPods and upgraded to AirPods 3. I initially liked the 3's but as I used them more I found that they would easily not fit very well at all as my ears built up (I would guess sweat probably? maybe ear wax?) on the surface of the pods and I had to take them out and wipe them off to get better friction. This was not an issue on on the originals as they didn't rely on friction to stay in my ears, they just fit deeper in and sat comfortably. From what you're saying here Dave, AirPods 4 seems to be a no-brainer upgrade here for me as I still use my AirPods 3's all the time despite the fit issues.
This is the perfect Airpods comparison video. Thank you!
Finally someone compared them to 2nd gen. Thank you 🙏🏻
Excellent review - very thorough and most definitely better, and more useful, than MKBHD's review.
Dave definitely had the best gear reviews in my opinion.
Great review. After watching this definitely getting airpods 4
Thanks for the Mic comparison. Very useful.
OMG, finally they returned to AirPods 2 form! I will buy them in a heartbeat! Thanks for covering this topic!
Love the comparison of microphone quality!
i bought the airpods 4 without anc but i am very impressed the sound is SO much better than the ''giant'' speakers i have behind my monitor i love them
Coming from the 2019 AirPods, these AirPods 4 are astonishingly good. Watching movies with these in sounds freakin crazy good
Thanks for sharing the sound quality with us. 👍
Agreed with the Gen 2 fit. I have a couple pairs of those I rotate all day long, and a pair of Pros I use when the situation calls for it, but I can't stand to wear them for very long. Tried gen 3 and instantly handed them down to my wife, who loved them, and has the gen 4 arriving tomorrow, so I'm sure she'll be pleased based on your review. Thanks for sharing the facts and your well educated opinion!
How do the gen 4 compare to the gen 2 in terms of comfort? I have the same issue as u!
@@jayhee1557 Gen 4 is the same as Gen 3 in terms of fit, I'm stuck using Gen 2 until they go back to that design in some re-launch down the road (hopefully)
@@EZLogikal thats very sad to hear. I would think the airpods 4 would be more comfortable than the airpods 3 because they are slightly smaller.
Dave, you should do a mic comparison with the old wired earbuds, as they are considered to have pretty decent mics for what they are. Love the video though. ❤
I loved the way the 3s felt as far as fit. The bass on the 4s muffles the mids/treble unless you turn spacial audio on.
Hello Dave, thank you for sharing, I am a big fan. To be honest I think that the steps they did towards active noise cancellation are great, considering they did it without using a passive help, such as a rubber seal. Personally after having had for several years a pair of airpods 2, I went old school with the classic ear pods. I feel often times the need for an active noise cancellation, either with calls or to listen to music, but the microphone quality is very good and you can find them for cheap as of right now. Also they do not add much in terms of energy consumption, which is a major concern, especially when travelling.
Love the review Dave!
Was expecting/hoping pretty good ANC performance but the improvement on the mic quality was a true surprise!
I love your reviews Dave!
yes, they can be paired with all of your apple ecosystem.. but let's not forget they work with ANY bluetooth device as well - pc, android, gaming systems, and even tvs. people tend to always omit that fact when reviewing them. surprisingly, some people are unaware of this lol
Thanks SO much for this review! I completely agree about the fit and comfort. AirPods 2 has always been more comfortable than the 3rd gen, and I was worried I’d be left behind with the redesign. Glad to know gen 4 is closer to the gen 2 size!
Thank you. This was exactly what I was looking for today, as I'm an AirPods 2 devotee, but the battery life is starting to kill me. I tried the pros when they first came out, and just cannot do that tip. I just ordered the 4s! Fingers crossed.