Apple's latest AirPods feature an updated physical design, new case, and audio improvements, all for under $200.

AirPods 4 deliver two significantly different types of value -- one with ANC, one without. Is one worth the extra cash?

Much like the AirPods Pro 2nd Generation, AirPods Max, or even the third-generation model that they replace, the AirPods 4 – with or without active noise cancellation – offer several useful features, which make them an excellent choice for anyone with an iPhone, or who’s otherwise invested in Apple’s device ecosystem.