Scroll down to see everything we know about the AirPods 4 so far , including when they ’re expected to launch , how much they might be and all the latest hearsay regarding Apple ’s true wireless earbuds .
Release date
To get an idea of when the AirPods 4 will come , it ’s helpful to search at the AirPods launch timeline .
The first - gen AirPods launch in 2016 , with the AirPods 2 arriving three year afterward in 2019 . After two years , Apple followed up the serial with the AirPods 3 in 2021 . Likewise , the AirPods Pro 2 arrive in 2022 , three years after the original AirPods Pro .
This goes to show that there are typically two - to - three year between each AirPods model and , with 2021 more than two yr ago now , we might just be due for another update in 2024 .
One tweet by conduct analyst Ming - Chi Kuosuggests that shipments will begin in the 2d one-half of 2024 or the first half of 2025.Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurmanhas also stated that he expects Apple to launch a new duet of launching - spirit level AirPods in 2024 , making the possibility of a new pair of AirPods sound more and more likely .
Price
The AirPods 3 be $ 179/£169/€199 at launching so we would bear the AirPods 4 to be price somewhere in this range .
It ’s unbelievable that they ’ll be any more than the AirPods Pro line as they do n’t behave the “ Pro ” moniker or their advanced features , such as ANC . The current - genAirPods Pro 2have an RRP of $ 249/£249/€199 so we await the price of Apple ’s entry - tier earbuds to be lower than this .
Apple is also rumoured to be releasing a 2d , cheesy pair of AirPods 4 called the AirPods Lite . According to analyst Jeff Pu ( in a note find out by9to5Mac ) , the AirPods Lite will be less than the current $ 129 cost of the 2019 AirPods 2 .
Design
According to Gurman ( viaSoundGuys ) , the AirPods 4 will feature an update design that combines the aesthetics of the AirPods 3 and those of the AirPods Pro 2 .
This would give the AirPods 4 shorter stems , an improved conniption and an update charge character , though Gurman does n’t expect the AirPods 4 to get replaceable ear tips this metre around .
Features
If Apple does launch two models , the regular AirPods 4 could receive more advanced features traditionally reserved for the AirPods Pro , such as racket cancellation and Find My qui vive for the point case as well as the earbuds themselves . This would help differentiate them from the lower - price AirPods Lite .
Apple will also likely switch out the Lightning charging port on the AirPods 3 for a USB - C port on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Lite given the fellowship has in conclusion begin the transition on theiPhone 15 .
Sound quality
It ’s difficult to say whether the well-grounded quality will improve on the AirPods 4 , but it could be that sacrifices are made on the AirPods Lite to justify the earbuds ’ lower cost .
There ’s a prospect the AirPods 4 will see an climb from Apple ’s H1 chip to the H2 currently reserved for the Pro line . The new chip could offer a range of raise , including improved efficiency , Bluetooth 5.3 support and – potentially – improved audio timbre .
