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| AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Enco X4 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | CNY 1,199 — China |
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models and regions | — | China (pre-sale price CNY 1,099 from 22 Sep, sales from 24 Sep 2026) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦251,000 | ₦250,600 (estimate, converted from China launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Apple | OPPO |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 20, 2024 | September 22, 2026 |
| Model Name | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Enco X4 |
| Price | $179 | CNY 1,199 (China launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier | Coaxial dual drivers: 11 mm dynamic bass driver (polymer diaphragm) + 6 mm tweeter, dual DAC crossover; tuned by Dynaudio |
| Frequency Response | — | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ | 24-bit/48 kHz lossless; Chip: 6nm chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes | Yes, adaptive ANC (up to 99.8% suppression of everyday noise) |
| App Support | iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings + Find My; no standalone app | HeyMelody app |
| Customizable EQ | No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only | Yes, 5 Dynaudio sound styles in HeyMelody app |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not officially marketed | — |
| Other Features | — | AI translation (20+ languages), spatial audio |
| Sound Modes | Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation | Original Sound, High-Resolution, Pure Vocals, Clear Treble, Surging Bass |
| Touch Controls | Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera | Pressure and slide controls, head-motion gestures |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri (hands-free) | Xiao Bu voice assistant |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.1, up to 10 m |
| Multipoint | Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID | Yes, dual-device |
| Range | — | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC, LC3 |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | White | Soft White, Pink Gold, Titanium Gray |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm | Earbud: 32.11 x 18.19 x 21.03 mm; Case: 63.40 x 49.50 x 25.55 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case | In-ear true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case) | IP55 |
| Materials | Plastic housing | — |
| Weight | 4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g | 5.6 g (each earbud), 41.8 g (case), 53 g (total) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C wired and wireless charging; approx. 55 min (earbuds), 65 min (case wired), 2.5 hours (case wireless) |
| Device Battery Capacity | — | 65 mAh (each earbud), 576 mAh (case) |
| Fast Charging | 5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening | Yes, 10 min for up to 4.5 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 4 hrs per charge with ANC on; up to 20 hrs total with case (ANC on) / 30 hrs (ANC off) | Earbuds: Up to 13 hours (ANC off, AAC), 10 hours (LHDC), 6 hours (ANC on, AAC); With case: Up to 53 hours (ANC off, AAC), 42 hours (LHDC), 22 hours (ANC on, LHDC) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified | Yes |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 per earbud (6 total) | 4 (3 mics + 1 VPU bone-conduction mic) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + speech-detecting accelerometer; Voice Isolation | Includes VPU bone-conduction mic |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | Sold separately | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | None (open-fit design) | XS, S, M, L foamed silicone tips |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless charging case | — |
| Main Device | AirPods 4 with ANC (pair) | Enco X4 earbuds |
| User Manual | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Card | Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized) | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS | Android, iOS |
| Profiles Supported | Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple) | — |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro | China-market model; no word on global availability |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179. | The OPPO Enco X4 are Dynaudio-tuned flagship earbuds with a coaxial 11 mm dynamic bass driver and 6 mm tweeter driven by dual DACs, powered by a new 6nm chip. |