The Apple AirPods 4 are priced from KES 18,000 and mark the biggest upgrade to the AirPods open-ear lineup yet — the powerful H2 chip, a completely redesigned fit, Voice Isolation for crystal-clear calls, IP54 dust and water resistance, USB-C charging, and the option of Active Noise Cancellation for those who need it.
Key Specs
AirPods 4 (Standard)
- Chip: Apple H2 headphone chip
- Audio: Apple-designed low-distortion driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier, Adaptive EQ
- Features: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording
- Siri: "Hey Siri" + "Siri" hands-free activation, Siri Interactions (head nod/shake)
- Battery: Up to 5 hours listening per charge / Up to 30 hours total with case
- Case: Charging Case (USB-C) — cable charging only
- Water resistance: IP54 — dust, sweat, and water resistant (AirPods and charging case)
- Controls: Force sensor — press once (play/pause/answer), press twice (skip forward/end call), press three times (skip back), camera remote for iPhone
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (upgrade variant)
- Everything in standard, plus:
- Active Noise Cancellation — reduces low-frequency environmental noise before it reaches your ears
- Adaptive Audio — blends ANC and Transparency mode in real time as your environment changes
- Transparency mode — lets in the world around you naturally while listening
- Conversation Awareness — automatically lowers volume when you start speaking to someone nearby
- Live Translation — real-time language translation in your ears (requires Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone, iOS 26, select languages)
- Battery: Up to 5 hours (4 hours with ANC on) / Up to 30 hours with case (20 hours with ANC on)
- Case: Wireless Charging Case (USB-C) — charges via Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified charger, or USB-C cable; built-in speaker for Find My
Shared across both variants
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
- Dust, sweat, and water resistance: IP54 (AirPods and charging case)
- Seamless automatic switching across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro
- Instant pairing with all devices on your Apple Account
- Automatic ear detection — pauses playback when removed
- Find My support (case speaker for Find My on ANC variant only)
- Audio Sharing — listen together with another pair of AirPods
- FaceTime HD quality with AAC-ELD speech codec
- Case: More than 10% smaller by volume than AirPods 3 case
The H2 chip is a meaningful upgrade from the H1 found in AirPods 3 — it drives Voice Isolation, which uses advanced computational audio to minimize background noise and clarify your voice even in loud or windy environments, something the AirPods 3 couldn't do. The acoustic architecture uses a custom low-distortion driver and high dynamic range amplifier for deeper bass and crystal-clear highs, while Adaptive EQ uses an inward-facing microphone to automatically adjust low and mid frequencies to your specific ear shape for richer detail in every song.
The redesigned fit is the most immediate improvement you'll notice — a refined internal architecture and updated contour provide a more natural and secure fit for more ear shapes than previous generations, with all-day wearing comfort even during workouts. The force sensor in the updated stem pinches to control playback and calls, and a new camera remote function lets you trigger your iPhone's camera shutter or record video with a pinch — no reaching for your phone required.
IP54 is a meaningful step up from the IPX4 on AirPods 3, adding dust resistance alongside the sweat and water resistance — covering workouts, commutes, and light rain without concern. Both variants charge via USB-C, and the ANC model adds wireless charging via any Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified pad. The case is more than 10% smaller than the AirPods 3 case with no sacrifice in charging speed.
"Siri" activation (not just "Hey Siri") means a shorter voice trigger, and Siri Interactions let you nod your head yes or shake no to respond to incoming calls, messages, or notifications without saying a word — useful in meetings, quiet environments, or when your hands are full.
Genuine unit, sourced through verified channels, with manufacturer warranty. Same-day delivery in Nairobi, 1–2 days countrywide, M-Pesa or cash on delivery.
What's in the box: AirPods 4, Charging Case (USB-C) or Wireless Charging Case (USB-C), USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation.
