Apple announced two new versions of the AirPods 4 on Monday with updated designs and new features. As a result, the company is also discontinuing production of some of its older AirPods. Read on to learn what’s staying and what’s going in Apple’s new AirPod lineup.

New AirPods range: AirPods 4 are available in two versions

It’s official: Apple has announced not one, but two versions of the new AirPods 4. The fourth generation of AirPods comes in a refreshed design with a more compact charging case. Both versions have a “universal fit” and do not use silicone attachments. The more expensive version, however, has active noise cancellation.

Both AirPods 4 models are available for pre-order starting today and will ship on September 20. The standard AirPods 4 are available for $129, while AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are priced at $179.

AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 are no longer manufactured

When Apple introduced the AirPods 3 in 2021, the company continued to sell the AirPods 2 at a lower price. With the introduction of the two new versions of the AirPods 4, Apple is now discontinuing production of the AirPods 2 and 3.

The entry-level version of the AirPods 4 replaces the AirPods 2 for $129, while the mid-range version with active noise cancellation (ANC) replaces the AirPods 3 for $179. AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 are available at even cheaper prices on Amazon.

AirPods Max

Surprise: Apple has remembered that the AirPods Max still exist. Apple’s premium headphones have received their first update since their launch in 2020. It’s not a big one, though.

The new version of the AirPods Max has a USB-C port instead of Lightning (which also enables lossless sound via cable). However, the design and hardware remain exactly the same as the original model. There are at least five new colors to choose from: blue, purple, midnight, starlight and orange.

They’re available for pre-order now for the same $549 price as before, and if you don’t mind the new colors or USB-C, the original AirPods Max are available on Amazon for $459.

AirPods Pro

As expected, Apple did not announce a new version of the AirPods Pro at today’s event. Rumors suggest that the company is working on a new version of its most expensive earbuds with a heart rate sensor for next year.

AirPods Pro 2 are still available for $249 – but you can get them on Amazon for just $199.

Summary: New AirPods series

So this is the new AirPods range:

• AirPods 4: $129
• AirPods 4 with ANC: $179
• AirPods Pro 2: $249
• AirPods Max with USB-C: $549

Will you be buying new AirPods this fall? And if so, which ones will you choose? Let us know in the comments section below.