87
Six Colors ↗Specialist
“Premium build quality meets exceptional performance.”
Raw score: 87/100 · 21mo ago
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
$179 · H2 · 1y 9m old
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Sets a new bar for what we expect from Apple hardware.
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Feels like Apple is playing it too safe this time.
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AppleInsider ↗Specialist
“The best iteration yet in an already strong lineup.”
Raw score: 85/100 · 21mo ago
82
9to5Mac ↗Specialist
“A safe bet for Apple fans, though not a must-upgrade.”
Raw score: 82/100 · 21mo ago
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Raw score: 84/100 · 21mo ago
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