Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — open-fit earbuds with H2 chip
Active Noise CancellationH2 chipUp to 30 h with caseUSB-C · wireless charging
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (MXP93LL/A) are open-fit true wireless earbuds with Apple's H2 chip, ANC and Transparency mode, made for iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want noise control without in-ear silicone tips.
The design keeps the classic AirPods shape: the earbud rests in the outer ear rather than sealing the canal. On top of that Apple adds Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and Voice Isolation for calls. The charging case is smaller than before, charges over USB-C, Apple Watch charger or any Qi-certified pad, and has a built-in speaker so Find My can locate it. MXP93LL/A is the US-market part number of the ANC model; the hardware is the same AirPods 4 with ANC.
Before you order: This is the ANC model. The cheaper AirPods 4 without ANC (MXP63) look almost identical but have no noise cancellation, no wireless charging and no case speaker — check the part number before you order. No USB-C cable or power adapter is included.
What's in the Box
- AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (left and right earbud)
- Charging Case (USB-C) with built-in speaker
- Documentation
- No USB-C cable and no power adapter — use any USB-C cable and charger you already have
What It Means in Practice
- Open fit means no ear tips to choose and no plugged-ear feeling; ANC reduces steady background noise (bus, air conditioning, office hum) but cannot isolate as deeply as sealed in-ear earbuds.
- With ANC on you get up to 4 hours per charge and up to 20 hours with the case; with noise control off up to 5 hours and 30 hours with the case. Five minutes in the case gives about one hour of listening.
- On an iPhone the earbuds pair with one tap and switch automatically between your Apple devices signed in to the same Apple Account.
- Calls use dual beamforming microphones and Voice Isolation, which keeps your voice clear in a noisy street or café.
- The case speaker plays a sound when you search for it with Find My — useful when the case slips into a sofa or bag.
What Will Not Work
- There is no wired listening: no 3.5 mm jack and no audio over USB-C — it is Bluetooth only.
- On Android phones and Windows PCs they work as standard Bluetooth earbuds; ANC settings, automatic switching, Spatial Audio personalisation, Siri and Find My need Apple devices.
- They are not sealed in-ear earbuds: if you need maximum isolation for flights or a strong bass seal, an in-ear model with tips is the better choice.
- IP54 means sweat and splash resistance for non-water sports — not swimming or showering.
- No hearing-health or heart-rate features; those belong to Apple's Pro models.
Key Features
Active Noise Cancellation + Transparency
Reduce outside noise, or let it in when you need to hear announcements or colleagues. Adaptive Audio blends both automatically.
H2 chip
Powers computational audio, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ and Voice Isolation.
Force sensor controls
Press the stem to play/pause, answer or end calls and skip tracks; press and hold for Siri, or nod/shake your head to answer.
Smaller USB-C case
Charges by USB-C, Apple Watch charger or Qi pad, with a speaker for Find My.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
MXP93LL/A |
| Brand |
Apple |
| Model |
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Colour |
White |
| Audio |
| Chip |
Apple H2 |
| Driver |
Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Amplifier |
Custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| Noise control |
Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, Adaptive Audio |
| Spatial Audio |
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| EQ |
Adaptive EQ |
| Microphones & Sensors |
| Microphones |
Dual beamforming microphones + inward-facing microphone |
| Voice |
Voice Isolation |
| Sensors |
Optical in-ear sensor, motion and speech accelerometers, force sensor |
| Battery |
| Earbuds (ANC on) |
Up to 4 hours listening |
| Earbuds (noise control off) |
Up to 5 hours listening |
| With case (ANC on) |
Up to 20 hours listening |
| With case (noise control off) |
Up to 30 hours listening |
| Quick charge |
5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening |
| Connectivity & Charging |
| Wireless |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Case charging |
USB-C, Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified charger |
| Case speaker |
Yes, for Find My |
| Physical |
| Earbud weight |
4.3 g each |
| Earbud size |
30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm |
| Case weight |
34.7 g |
| Case size |
46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm |
| Water & sweat |
IP54 (earbuds and case) |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty per manufacturer — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will they cancel noise as well as AirPods Pro?
No. AirPods 4 are open-fit, so there is no silicone seal. ANC clearly reduces steady low noise, but sealed in-ear models isolate more.
Can I use them with my Android phone or Windows laptop?
Yes, as normal Bluetooth earbuds for music and calls. Apple-only extras such as automatic device switching, Spatial Audio personalisation and Find My are not available there.
Do I need a special charger?
No. Any USB-C cable and USB charger works, and the case also charges on a Qi-certified pad or an Apple Watch charger. None is included in the box.
Is this the version with noise cancellation?
Yes — MXP93 is the ANC model. The non-ANC AirPods 4 use a different part number.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
AirPods 4 with ANC are the easiest way for an iPhone user to get noise cancellation without in-ear tips: light, quick to put in and out, and strong on calls. If you wear earbuds for long office days and dislike the plugged feeling, this is the sweet spot. Compare other models in our
Earbuds & True Wireless category.
✓ Buy it if you use an iPhone, iPad or Mac and want light open-fit earbuds with ANC, good call quality and wireless case charging.
✕ Skip it if you mainly use Android, need deep isolation for flights, or want a wired option.
→ Also consider sealed in-ear true wireless earbuds with tips for stronger isolation, or over-ear headphones for long listening sessions.
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