According to Apple, the two new AirPods 4 models offer significantly improved sound over the third generation. And they have new features, like a switch to USB-C. The ANC version also gets a speaker built into a smaller 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 get some new colors and also make the switch to USB-C — and not much else.
We’re still testing the new AirPods outside of a very brief hands-on, but we’ll publish a full review soon. Until then, here are all the links and information you’ll need to preorder them if you want to get your hands on a new pair of AirPods right away.
You can preorder the new AirPods 4 for $129 directly from Apple, while AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can also be preordered from Apple for $179. Both will release on September 20.
As for the new AirPods Max, you can preorder them directly from Apple in midnight, blue, purple, orange, and starlight for $549 ahead of their September 20th release date.
