Assessing the Worth of Previous AirPods Versions in 2026

Amazon had a set of refurbished AirPods 2 priced at $87 during this writing, while the latest AirPods 4 were offered for $99 without Active Noise Cancellation — a feature that is also absent in the older version. If your goal is to cut costs by $12 in a comparable purchase, keep in mind that older earbuds such as the AirPods 2 lack significant features found in newer models, including adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio, and IP54 water and dust protection.