Open-ear AirPods finally support active noise cancelation. As that can be a pricey addition, two versions of the AirPods 4 have been made available — with and without ANC. The active noise cancelation model also includes a transparency mode so you can switch back to hearing your surroundings on the fly.

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Regardless of which model you choose, the AirPods 4 represent a substantial upgrade over their predecessor. Both pairs of earbuds deliver better sound than the second-gen AirPods, with more bass than the third-gen AirPods.