Apple AirPods 4: price, release date, and how to preorder

Alongside the new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10, Apple announced three new versions of the AirPods during its “It’s Glowtime” event on Monday. They include the new entry-level AirPods 4 for $129, a higher-end AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) that costs $179, and a revised AirPods Max priced at $549. All three will be available on September 20th and can be preordered today.

According to Apple, the two new AirPods 4 models offer significantly improved sound over the third generation. And they have new features, like the switch to USB-C. The ANC version also gets a speaker built into the shrunken-down charging case to make Apple’s Find My tracker more effective and wireless charging that works with both Qi and Apple Watch chargers. Meanwhile, the new AirPods Max gets some new colors and also makes the move to USB-C — and not a whole lot else.

We’ve yet to test the new AirPods outside of a very brief hands-on, but we’ll publish full reviews as soon as possible. Until then, here are all the links and information you’ll need to preorder them if you feel like getting a fresh pair of AirPods right away.

Where to preorder the AirPods 4 and new AirPods Max

You can preorder the new AirPods 4 starting at $129 from Amazon, Best Buy, and Apple, while the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can be preordered at Amazon, Best Buy, and Apple’s online storefront starting at $179. Both will be released on September 20th.

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

$179

The fancier version of the new AirPods 4 offer support for active noise cancellation, a wireless charging case that can use either Qi or Apple Watch pads, and a speaker in the case that chirps to help you find them.

As for the new AirPods Max, you can preorder them from Amazon, Best Buy, and Apple in midnight, blue, purple, orange, and starlight starting at $549 ahead of their release date on September 20th.

AirPods Max (USB-C)

$549

The revised AirPods Max are much like the original model from 2020, but now with new color options and a USB-C port instead of Lightning.

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Update, September 10th: Updated to include preorder availability at Amazon and Best Buy.