While the company keeps the prices low, new models usually introduce extra features or better sound.
In the case of theSoundpeats Air4, the step forward is the inclusion of aptX Lossless.
The aptX Lossless codec can provide up to 24-bit/96kHz lossless audio over Bluetooth.
As nice as it is, many phones cant use the aptX Lossless codec, for various reasons.
The sound isn’t up to par with higher-end headphones, but they’re still a solid buy.
Price and Availability
The Soundpeats Air4 are evolved from the older Air3, as the name implies.
Like the previous model, there are two color options: black or white.
These looked stylish in person, especially with the black unit I tested for this review.
Getting back to the fit, the Air4 fit my ears just fine.
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Like the original AirPods, the Air4 never felt in danger of bouncing out of my ears.
Even jogging down the stairs didnt dislodge the earbuds.
Soundpeats isnt typically a company that skimps on Bluetooth codecs, and that remains the case here.
The Soundpeats Air4 offer an affordable alternative to Apple’s AirPods with a sleek matte finish and extras like aptX Lossless and multipoint Bluetooth. The sound isn’t up to par with higher-end headphones, but they’re still a solid buy.
Alongside the SBC and AAC codecs, the Air4 earbuds feature aptX Lossless for 24-bit/96kHz lossless audio.
In the case of this song, the Classical Music EQ setting tamed the treble.
While the treble was indeed less forward, the bass seemed lacking.
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Soundpeats uses what it calls Hybrid ANC here, a take on active noise cancellation.
It didnt work amazingly well and I cant say I was surprised.
A transparent mode for extra awareness would have been more welcome, as would a better microphone.
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You’ll be able to make calls, but the quality here is lacking.
These were easy enough to use, and they didnt get overly sensitive.
The app can be useful for more than disabling controls.
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This is where youll adjust the EQ that I mentioned earlier.
With ANC turned on, the battery life drops to just 3.5 hours.
The charging case is bare bones, and only offers USB-C charging, without any wireless charging.
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That said, USB-C charges the case completely in less than two hours.
Competition: Which Budget Buds?
While the Air4s are solid earbuds, theyre in a crowded price range.
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They also offer longer battery life than the Air4 and feature a case with wireless charging.
They also feature wireless charging, great noise cancellation, and as the name implies, excellent comfort.
The Air4 even gets competition from other Soundpeats products like theMini Pro HS.
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These cost less than the Air4, feature LDAC support, and yes, even a transparency mode.
Should You Buy the Soundpeats Air4?
The Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation isnt great, but its better than nothing.
One omission thats slightly more difficult to forgive is the lack of any kind of transparency mode.
