Active noise cancellation is the most significant difference between the two models, but it's far from the only one.

The AirPods 4 are the first from Apple to offer noise canceling, and an AirPods Pro update will feature a hearing test and OTC hearing aid functionality.

Apple’s AirPods line has always held a special place in my heart. I adore my AirPods Pro 2 and their stunning noise canceling, as they get me through almost every journey I take on the train. My AirPods Max are the best way to get incredible sound from my TV when the rest of my household has gone to sleep,

Police in Waterbury, Connecticut, were able to find a stolen Ferrari worth over half a million dollars, all thanks to a pair of Apple AirPods left behind by the vehicle's owner.

A man from Connecticut used Apple's "Find My" feature on his AirPods to track down his stolen Ferrari worth Rs 5 crore, leading to its recovery at a gas station.

Most Apple products, including the AirPods, come with tracking support through the Find My app and that is what helped cops to find the stolen Ferrari.