Choosing between AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 was already mostly a question of fit, features, and price. Apple is also developing camera-equipped AirPods with Visual Intelligence, but they are not expected to arrive until 2027 at the soonest. That could make waiting an awfully long proposition.
Source: [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/20/airpods-4-vs-airpods-pro-3-which-should-you-buy-in-2026/)