Side-by-side on the specs that matter, with category winners and an opinionated take to help you decide.
This choice is between Apple's in-ear active noise cancellation and Shokz's open-ear situational awareness.
Pick Roadwave Lens if you want to hear your surroundings clearly while running, cycling, or working.
Pick Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) if you need to block out the world for focus or immersive listening.
Ask anything — we'll answer with Roadwave Lens and Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) in mind.
Pindear may earn a commission when you buy through these links. Winners are determined by numeric spec comparisons only; non-numeric features (app quality, ecosystem, real-world feel) are covered in the verdict.
Ask me anything about smart hardware