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.
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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