AirPods 4 are expected to be released in 2024 alongside the new iPhone 16 lineup. But you might be better off getting AirPods 3 now.
Apple’s AirPods 3 are among the most popular earbuds out there right now. That’s to be expected, of course, since AirPods are super popular in general. But this year, Apple is finally expected to update its AirPods lineup with a new AirPods 4 model that should debut alongside the iPhone 16 lineup in September. Does that mean you should wait for AirPods 4, or is it a good idea to pick up AirPods 3 now instead?
There are certainly pros and cons to both arguments. AirPods 4 are expected to have a slightly new design and an updated case with a USB-C charging port. But there are two good reasons not to wait, and to just pick up a pair of AirPods 3 right now. First, AirPods 4 aren’t expected to be a big upgrade in terms of sound quality or features. And second, AirPods 3 are on sale right now for $139.99, which is close to the lowest price ever for this model.
If you read through BGR’s in-depth AirPods 3 review, you’ll see that AirPods 3 are a huge step up from the 2nd-generation AirPods that they replaced.
