Answer worked out Oct. 10, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.
Both read BUY NOW. AirPods 4 costs $120 less today ($79 against $199), but that is not enough on its own to change the answer.
AirPods 4
BUY NOW
Cheap for the older pair now that the new ones are out.
Best price today: $79 at Amazon
Price checked Oct. 10, 2026
Why we think this
ConfirmedTiming: AirPods 5 is already out (Sep 18, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
Our readPrice: Cheap for the older pair now that the new ones are out. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $79 (Oct 7, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
ConfirmedWorks with: Works with AirPods 4: iPhone: Works. Android: Works with a limit.Source: Apple
What could change this
If iDevice's published price verdict moves off Buy now, the answer is worked out again.
AirPods Pro 3
BUY NOW
This is a strong enough price that waiting probably isn't worth it.
Best price today: $199 at Amazon
Price checked Oct. 10, 2026. Launch price $249. Today's price is $50 below it.
Why we think this
Our readTiming: No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide
Our readPrice: This is a strong enough price that waiting probably isn't worth it. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $179 (Oct 5, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
Our readWorks with: Works with AirPods Pro 3: iPhone: Works. Android: Works with a limit.Source: Apple
What could change this
If iDevice's published price verdict moves off Buy now, the answer is worked out again.
If a newer model is announced or reported inside 90 days, the answer becomes Wait.
