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Both New Apple AirPods 4 Models Are Available for Preorder. Find the Best Deals [CNET]
Apple AirPods 4 at Apple
Free engraving, three months of Apple Music, save with cash back
Apple AirPods 4 at Best Buy
Save with trade-in credit, free Apple bonuses
Although the new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 got most of the attention at Apple’s big “Glowtime” event on Monday, Apple also announced its latest and greatest line of earbuds — the AirPods 4.
The new AirPods 4 come in two versions. Both models feature a new, more open design, USB-C charging and new H2 chip. The higher-priced model adds active noise cancellation. Apple claims that the AirPods 4 are the “most comfortable AirPods ever.”
If you’re already ready to buy the new AirPods 4, preorders officially began right after Apple’s event. Read on for everything you need to know about preordering them, as well as all the details and deals for new versions of the high-end AirPods Max earbuds.
Looking to preorder other new Apple devices? We’re rounding up the best iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 deals, too.
Watch this: Hands-On with AirPods 4 and New AirPods Max
When will the new AirPods 4 be released?
The new AirPods 4 will launch on Sept. 20. That’s the date you can expect to receive your AirPods 4 if you preorder a set early, and it’s also the date that Apple stores and other retailers will begin stocking the new earbuds.
When did preorders for AirPods 4 begin?
You can preorder AirPods 4 right now via Apple’s online store. Preorders began on Monday, Sept. 9, following Apple’s event. Other retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart have also already started accepting preorders.
The AirPods 4 sport a new look and a more powerful H2 chip.
Apple/CNETWhat are the prices for the two new AirPods 4?
There are two versions of Apple’s fourth-generation AirPods, each with a different price. Here’s how US pricing looks for the new ‘buds:
- AirPods 4: $129
- AirPods 4 with ANC: $179
The AIrPods 4 come in two versions for $129 and $179 respectively.
David Carnoy/CNETFind the best AirPods 4 preorder deals available?
We’ll be updating the below list with all of the best AirPods 4 deals across all of the major retailers.
You can preorder both the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC from the Apple Store right now, with the expected arrival date to be Sept. 20. You can also elect to get free engraving when ordering your AirPods 4 from the Apple Store. And Apple is also giving you three months of Apple Music with your purchase.
Apple likely won’t be discounting the AirPods 4, but you can pay in installments if that suits your budget better and get 3% cash back if you pay using your Apple Card*.
Best Buy has a pretty stellar list of bonuses that it’s throwing in with your preorder of the Apple AirPods 4, including three months of Apple TV Plus for free for new or qualified returning subscribers, three months of Apple Fitness Plus for new subscribers, up to four months of Apple Arcade for free for new or returning subscribers and up to three months of Apple Music for free for new and returning subscribers. Note that you’ll need to cancel before the promotion ends to avoid a continuing subscription free.
Additionally, if you have a similar device you’re willing to part with, you can score trade-in savings. Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony and many other brands are included, so it’s worth checking out if you’re ready to upgrade. Apple AirPods Max, for instance, could get you up to $130 in credit, though some models of earbuds may only score you $15 or so. Use the estimate calculator to see what you can get for your specific model.
You can preorder your Apple AirPods 4 from Amazon right now, with the item release coming Sept. 20.
You can preorder your Apple AirPods 4 from Walmart right now, with the item release coming Sept. 20.
You can preorder the AirPods 4 from B&H, and while there are currently no direct discounts, B&H does offer a neat way to save on sales tax with its house-branded B&H Payboo Credit Card* — it gives you the tax back as cash back.
Preorders for the Apple AirPods 4 are available through Adorama. You can save 5% when you use the Adorama Edge Credit Card*, and the retailer has a rewards program that allows you to earn points to redeem as credit against future purchases.
*All information about the Apple Card, B&H Payboo Credit Card, and Adorama Edge Credit Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
In addition to the new AirPods 4, Apple has also announced that it has updated its high-end AirPods Max lineup. The new version includes USB-C charging, an H2 chip and comes in new colors, including midnight, blue, purple, orange and starlight. You can preorder the updated AirPods Max here. The new models will be available starting Sept. 20.
Not interested in the latest model? Our roundup of the best AirPods deals includes sales on the AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, third-gen AirPods and more.
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