The Special edition Airpods 4 has been released to celebrate the Lunar year/Chinese Year. And with the event beginning on the 29th of this January, the limited edition Year of the Snake AirPods 4 has been launched in accordance with the customs of Apple for this special celeebration.
While this limited edition shares a similar design features with the others, however there is a twist!; a striking Snake-themed artwork that wraps around right on the charging case.
Specifications of the Special Edition Airpods 4
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Audio Technology | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Personalised Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ |
| Sensors | Beam-forming microphones, Inward-facing mic, Optical sensor, Accelerometers, Force sensor |
| Chip | H2 headphone chip |
| Controls | Play/pause, answer/mute calls, skip tracks, Siri, “Hey Siri” |
| Water Resistance | IP54 (dust, sweat, and water resistant) |
| Size (AirPods) | Height: 30.2 mm, Width: 18.3 mm, Depth: 18.1 mm, Weight: 4.3 g |
| Size (Charging Case) | Height: 46.2 mm, Width: 50.1 mm, Depth: 21.2 mm, Weight: 34.7 g |
| Charging Case Compatibility | USB-C, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers |
| Battery (AirPods) | Up to 4 hrs (ANC), 5 hrs (Noise Control off), 4.5 hrs talk time |
| Battery (Charging Case) | Up to 20 hrs (ANC), 30 hrs (Noise Control off), 20 hrs talk time |
| Quick Charge | 5 mins charge = 1 hr listening or 45 mins talk |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Accessibility Features | Live Listen, Headphone Accommodations |
| System Requirements | iPhone (iOS), iPad (iPadOS), Apple Watch (watchOS), Mac (macOS), Apple TV (tvOS), Apple Vision Pro (visionOS) |
| Compatibility | Works with Bluetooth devices (limited functionality) |
Conclusion
The release of the Airpod 4 in the Chinese Year of Snakes seems to be symbolic. Just as the snake sheds its skin for evolvement, these Airpods represents an actual evolution in sound technology by shedding the limitations of its past models.
This special edition Airpods are available at $249.00 and free delivery starts on the 8th Day of January 2025. Order yours here.