Which is cheaper, AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds or Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player?

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds lists at $99 and Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player lists at $91. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

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AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds vs Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player

Ravvy scores AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds at 89.76 and Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player at 93.5. Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player takes the overall pick, best for home theater enthusiasts and power users who prefer a physical ethernet connection.

Apple

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds

89.8

$99

Buy the AirPods 4 if you prioritize comfort and ecosystem features over noise isolation, accepting that you will hear your surroundings.

Ravvy pick

Roku

Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player

93.5

$91

The Roku Ultra is the best choice for users who want the most responsive interface possible and a rechargeable remote, even if it carries a premium price tag.

How they score

Factor	AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds	Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player
Comfort	94	–
Portability	96.5	–
Call Clarity	91	–
Connectivity	99	95
Audio Quality	82.5	–
Value	–	82
Ease of use	–	96.5
Performance	–	98
Visual Quality	–	92

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds

What owners praise

Significantly more comfortable contoured fit
Smaller, more portable USB-C charging case
Excellent voice isolation for phone calls
Innovative head-gesture Siri interactions
Reliable IP54 dust and water resistance

What to know first

No Active Noise Cancellation in this base model
USB-C charging cable not included in the box
Open design allows significant ambient noise bleed

Skip it if commuters in loud environments or those who require active silence

Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player

What owners praise

Significantly faster interface and app loading
Backlit remote is perfect for dark home theaters
Rechargeable battery saves money on AAs
Reliable Ethernet port for lag-free 4K
Hands-free voice control works across the room

What to know first

Larger footprint than discrete HDMI sticks
Higher price point than most competitors
Interface design remains somewhat dated

Skip it if budget-conscious viewers with older non-4k televisions

Specs side by side

Spec	AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds	Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player
ASIN	‎B0DGHMNQ5Z	B0DF44RTTP
Chip	H2 headphone chip	–
Brand	Apple	Roku
Color	White	Ultra (with Wi-Fi 6)
Units	‎1 Count	–
Battery	AirPods 4Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabledUp to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control offUp to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single chargeAirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB‑C)Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabledUp to 30 hours of listening time with noise control offUp to 20 hours of talk time5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 45 minutes of talk time	–
Sensors	Dual beamforming microphonesInward-facing microphoneOptical in-ear sensorMotion-detecting accelerometerSpeech-detecting accelerometerForce sensor	–
Controls	Press once to play or pause mediaPress once to answer a call or mute or unmutePress twice to end a callPress twice to skip forwardPress three times to skip backPress and hold for SiriSay “Hey Siri” or just “Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directionsWith Siri Interactions, nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications, and more	–
Batteries	‎3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)	–
In the Box	AirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationCharging Case (USB-C) with speakerDocumentationUSB-C Charge Cable sold separately	–
Form Factor	In Ear	TV Box
Item Weight	‎4.16 ounces	18 g