One of the biggest pieces of news from the Glowtime event for the AirPods line was the new, noise-canceling version of the AirPods 4. Where the feature was usually reserved for the most expensive models in the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods Max, a slightly more costly version of the base model AirPods will now bring the feature to the masses.

The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation distinguish themselves from their predecessors with a new design that looks similar, but changes enough to sit differently in the ear. Shape is crucial with these hard-shell earbuds since they don’t have gummy tips like the AirPods Pro to create a tight seal and keep them firmly in place.

The AirPods 4 with ANC has a new one-size-fits-most design that's surprisingly snug. Whether I sprinted on a treadmill or bobbed my head to a song, they stayed put. A Mashable Choice Award is a badge of honor,