AirPods 4 ANC Drop to $134.99, AirPods Pro 3 Hit $189.99 — Best August Earbud Deals

Apple{"'"}s AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation have dropped to $134.99 on Amazon, a 25% discount off the $179 retail price and the best price tracked in the last six months. Meanwhile, the AirPods Pro 3 are available at $189.99, just $10 above their all-time low of $179.

Current AirPods Deals

• AirPods 4 (no ANC): $99 at Amazon — $30 off, at or near all-time low
• AirPods 4 with ANC: $134.99 at Amazon — $44 off, best price of 2026
• AirPods Pro 3: $189.99 at Amazon — $59 off, $10 above all-time low
• AirPods Max 2: $449 at Amazon — $100 off retail

Why Prices Are Dropping

Apple{"'"}s September event — expected the second week of September — will likely bring the AirPods Pro 4 and possibly the long-rumored AirPods Ultra with IR cameras. Retailers are clearing current-gen inventory ahead of the refresh, making this an excellent buying window for budget-conscious shoppers who don{"'"}t need the latest model.

Should You Buy Now?

At $134.99, the AirPods 4 with ANC are the sweet spot — you get active noise cancellation, USB-C, and Apple{"'"}s H2 chip at a price that undercuts every premium earbud competitor. The AirPods Pro 3 at $189.99 add heart rate monitoring, hearing aid functionality, and 2x better ANC. For non-Apple users, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at $140 and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds at $153 are comparable alternatives. Browse all options in our earbuds guide.