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AirPods 4 with noise cancellation order cancel
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not sure what reviews you read, most were pretty impressed with noise cancellation.
the fact that you're going off of "influencer" reviews is wild. try them on and see how they fit. this didn't need a thread.
Its funny because the reviews just made me glad I ordered them. I can't stand the silicone tips in my ears so being able to have transparency and ANC without them is fantastic. The couple reviews I have seen made them seem even better than I was hoping for.
I'm about 10x more excited for the AirPods 4 than I am about my 16 Pro Max which I'm honestly thinking about returning anyway just to spite Apple for not including a new main camera sensor. I use my AirPods Pro 2 every single day for hours on end but I find the silicone eartips cause ear canal irritation after use (yes I've tried other tips). Sensitive ears I guess. I don't have that problem with my wired EarPods and I like the open air feeling of EarPods.
Combine that with the fact that 95% of my AirPods ANC usage is actually in transparency mode (which is one of the best features ever implemented in any headphone) I was elated when MKBHD said the AirPods 4 have the best sounding transparency he's ever heard on AirPods because it's combining an already 'transparent' headphone design with Apple's best in class transparency mode. I don't care about the sound quality not being as good, AirPods Pro 2 don't hold a candle to my other IEMs so I've already accepted that AirPods have compromised sound quality. That's not what I use them for anyway.
What I want from an AirPods above all else is decent enough sound quality for everyday listening (such as YT videos/podcasts) while feeling like I'm not wearing headphones at all due to a combination of transparency mode + comfort + wireless. It sounds like AirPods 4 might be my favorite Apple product, no joke. My AirPods Pro 2 might sit in a drawer for most of the year (unless I really need better ANC which is hardly ever) much like my AirPods Max which are used for approximately less than 20 hours a year (garbage product due to the condensation issues)
My only concern now is how will they fit. I will be so disappointed if they fall out of my ears like with MKBHD. The reviews have me so hyped up.
But what if you're a person that can't get along with the silicone tips..
That's the exact reason I pre order the AirPods 4.... I used to have the Pros but I hated to have the tips in my ears. I am not a big fan of ANC myself so I'm glad the normal AirPods have also transparency mode now.
If you don't have problems with the tips in your ears and want the best ANC it should be obvious that Pro 2 is the better choice.
If you don't have problems with the tips in your ears and want the best ANC it should be obvious that Pro 2 is the better choice.
Of course the Pros are going to be superior when it comes to ANC and overall sound quality. BUT, the new 4s with ANC are awesome and I love mine. I can not tolerate the AirPod pro that go into the ear canal so they are not an option. I had my doubts about both the fit and effectiveness of the ANC on the 4s but all of that is laid to rest. They are awesome.