Audio · Apple Silicon · 2024
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 refreshed Apple’s standard earbuds with the H2 chip, USB-C and a new fit tuned from a huge ear-shape dataset.
Redesigned open-ear AirPods with H2.
AirPods Pro 3 (2025)
On display
The AirPods line laid out across the demo table, the open-fit AirPods 4 alongside their siblings.
AirPods 4: key facts
When was the AirPods 4 released?
The AirPods 4 arrived on September 20, 2024.
How much did the AirPods 4 cost?
The AirPods 4 launched at $129 in 2024, about $130 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple H2, USB-C charging case.
Why does the AirPods 4 matter?
Redesigned open-ear AirPods with H2.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple H2 |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | USB-C charging case |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Open-ear earbuds + USB-C case |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | September 20, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $129 |
How the AirPods 4 compares to today
Launched at $129 in 2024, about $130 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Related Audio models
Open the AirPods 4 in the interactive archive →
Last updated: 2026-08-11