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: 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
| CPU | Apple H2 |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| 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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27