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.

AirPods 4 (2024), Audio by Apple

AirPods 4: key facts

When was the AirPods 4 released?

The AirPods 4 was released in 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 are the AirPods 4’s specs?

The AirPods 4 used a Apple H2, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.

Why does the AirPods 4 matter?

Redesigned open-ear AirPods with H2.

Full specifications

CPUApple H2
Cores
Memory (RAM)None
Storage
DisplayNone
GPUN/A
PortsUSB-C charging case
WeightVaries by model
DimensionsOpen-ear earbuds + USB-C case
Operating systemDriver / firmware support
ReleasedSeptember 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).

Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.

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Last updated: 2026-06-27