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

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.

You can preorder the new AirPods 4 for $129 directly from Apple, while the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can also be preordered at Apple for $179. Both will be released on September 20th.

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