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Here's the New AirPods Lineup: AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max

Apple today introduced the second-generation AirPods Pro with H2 chip, which means the first-generation AirPods Pro have been discontinued and have not been kept as a lower-cost option.

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The AirPods Pro are being sold alongside the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Max, with the AirPods 2 also in the mix as the cheapest AirPods. Pricing for the AirPods lineup is below:

  • AirPods 2 - $129
  • AirPods 3 - $169
  • AirPods 3 w/ MagSafe - $179
  • AirPods Pro 2 - $249
  • AirPods Max - $549

The AirPods Pro 2 continue to be priced at $249, which was the price point of the original AirPods Pro earbuds. The AirPods Pro 2 will be able to be preordered on September 9, and will launch on September 23.

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Top Rated Comments

46 months ago
I don't understand how AirPods 2 + MagSafe case is still more expensive than AirPods 3 + MagSafe case.

If MagSafe only adds $10 to the cost of the AirPods 3, why does it add $70 to the cost of the AirPods 2?
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zapmymac Avatar
46 months ago
I just need a ‘right’ airpod2 replacement to be cheaper. The right one is on I-5 in San Diego 🫣😂
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sw1tcher Avatar
46 months ago
Guessing we'll see AirPods 2 for $59-$69 during this years Black Friday / Holidays? They were as low as $79 during 2021 holidays ('https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/12/04/airpods-with-charging-case-drop-to-79-the-cheapest-online-price-available').
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grouch Avatar
46 months ago
And I would somehow manage to lose each and every one of them.
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