AirPods 4 Price: ANC $119.99 vs $179, Standard $89.99
There are two AirPods 4 models, with and without active noise cancellation, and they are priced about $50 apart. Here are the dated deals from named sources and a five-step check before you pay.
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✓ This guide is for you if
- Want AirPods 4
- Want to avoid overpaying
- Will check ANC or standard
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- Want a prediction (we don't predict)
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- What changed since our last update
- What the sources report on AirPods 4 prices
- How the two AirPods 4 models differ
- How to tell whether today's price is fair
- Work out which AirPods 4 you're pricing
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Compare before you decide
- AirPods 4 price reference points
- Honest pros and cons
- Before you buy
- Keep going
- FAQ
What changed since our last update
We rebuilt this page. The older version carried prices we couldn't source, so we removed them. Everything below comes from the dated sources listed.
What the sources report on AirPods 4 prices
The two models are different products, so compare like with like.
- With ANC: Slickdeals (March 11, 2026) reported $119.99 against $179, 32% off, on Amazon, with the deal expired by March 15. PhoneArena reported $119 at Amazon and Walmart, calling it the lowest of 2026 at the time. That article is undated, so we haven't dated it ourselves.
- Standard model: AppleInsider (October 5, 2025) reported $89.99, $40 off, on October 5, 2025, ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Its regular price was not stated in the article. The ANC model was also $119.99 that day, per the same article.
- We found no AirPods 4 price report for Prime Big Deal Days on October 6 and 7, 2026. For the newer earbuds, see our AirPods Pro 3 price page.
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How the two AirPods 4 models differ
Facts from TechRadar’s comparison (October 1, 2024) (read November 1, 2026). The prices are launch prices.
| AirPods 4 | AirPods 4 with ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $129 | $179 |
| Noise cancelling, Transparency, Adaptive Audio | No | Yes |
| Conversation Awareness | No | Yes |
| Case speaker for Find My | No | Yes |
| Wireless charging case | No, USB-C only | Yes, Qi or Apple Watch charger, plus USB-C |
| Earbud battery | 5 hours | 5 hours, 4 with noise cancelling on |
| Case battery | 30 hours | 30 hours, 20 with noise cancelling on |
| Chip and water resistance | H2, IP54 | H2, IP54 |
TechRadar said Apple describes the audio performance of the two as similar, and it gave no measured noise-cancelling figures.
What the numbers say
The ANC model at $119.99 against $179 on March 11, 2026 was $59.01, about 33%, below list. The standard model at $89.99 on October 5, 2025 was $40 off, which would put its regular price at $129.99. On that October day the ANC model was also $119.99, so the gap between them was $30, against $50 at launch. That gap is the price of noise cancelling, the wireless charging case and the Find My speaker.
How to tell whether today's price is fair
We don't publish a price chart or a predicted price for the AirPods 4 on this page, because we can't back one up with recorded data here. What we can give you is a method that works for any product, and the free Zroppix extension that applies it for you on the Amazon page.
- Confirm the exact version. Model year, size, colour and bundle can each change the price. Read the title and the variant selector, not just the headline.
- Open the price history. Use the Zroppix extension (90-day history on Amazon pages) or another tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa. Where Amazon shows its own price history link, use that too.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window. At or near the low is a fair price. A big "percent off" badge on its own proves little, as our guide to sale badges explains.
- Check who sells it. Amazon or the brand is safest. Compare against the manufacturer's own site, which may run separate promotions.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet, and decide on your own timeline. Nobody can tell you what the price will do next.
Work out which AirPods 4 you're pricing
- ANC or not: the ANC model has active noise cancellation and a USB-C charging case. Check the listing title.
- Season: both lows were reported around Amazon sale events.
- Seller: check that Amazon or Apple is the seller.
- Newer model: compare with the AirPods Pro 3 if you want the Pro features.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Comparing ANC with the standard model.
- Using an expired price.
- Missing that a listing is for an older generation.
- Paying a third-party markup.
Compare before you decide
If the price isn't right, or you want to compare options, these are worth a look.
With noise cancellation.
Check before buying: Check the model.
No noise cancellation.
Check before buying: Check the model.
The Pro model.
Check before buying: Compare the price.
AirPods 4 price reference points
Dated reports from named sources, not today's prices. Different models, sizes and sellers are priced differently.
| Date | Model | Reported price | Source | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | AirPods 4 with ANC | $119.99, list $179 (expired) | Slickdeals | Find cheaper → |
| Oct 5, 2025 | AirPods 4 (standard) | $89.99, about $40 off | AppleInsider | Find cheaper → |
| Oct 5, 2025 | AirPods 4 with ANC | $119.99, about $60 off | AppleInsider | Find cheaper → |
Honest pros and cons
What stands out
- Two models kept apart
- Expired deals marked
- Dated sources
What to weigh
- Both deals have expired
- No Oct 2026 AirPods 4 report found
- No live prices shown
- We haven't tested them
Before you buy
A quick checklist for this purchase.
- Confirm the exact model in the listing title and variant selector.
- Check what's included: bundle, accessories, colour.
- Open the price history for that exact model.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window.
- Check the seller and the return window.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are the AirPods 4?
Slickdeals reported the ANC model at $119.99 against $179 on March 11, 2026, and AppleInsider the standard model at $89.99 on October 5, 2025. Both deals have expired.
What is the lowest AirPods 4 price?
$89.99 for the standard model and $119.99 for the ANC model are the lowest we found. We can't confirm lower prices.
Are the AirPods 4 on sale for Prime Big Deal Days?
We found no AirPods 4 price report for October 6 and 7, 2026. Prime Big Deal Days have ended.
What is the difference between the AirPods 4 and the AirPods 4 with ANC?
The ANC model adds active noise cancellation and, per the deals we found, costs about $30 to $50 more. Check the listing for features.
Will the AirPods 4 be cheaper on Black Friday?
We can't predict that. Black Friday is November 27, 2026.
Will it be cheaper on Black Friday?
We can't predict that. Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, 2026. Set an alert and check the history first.
How do I check the price history?
Install the free Zroppix extension for a 90-day history on Amazon pages, or use a tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa.
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