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    AirPods release dates: every model, 2016 to 2026

    The newest AirPods is the AirPods • 5th generation, released on September 18, 2026 at CA$179. Among AirPods models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 271 days of their release.

    Updated October 10, 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Orchard, and eBay.

    Latest AirPods models

    AirPods • 5th generation (magsafe)

    AirPods • 5th generation (magsafe)

    Released September 18, 2026 · CA$209 at launch

    Not refurbished yet. Expected around June 16, 2027, based on past AirPods models. Get an alert

    AirPods • 4th generation with Active Noise Cancellation

    AirPods • 4th generation with Active Noise Cancellation

    Released September 20, 2024 · CA$249 at launch

    Refurbished from CA$117 · See refurbished deals

    AirPods • 4th generation

    AirPods • 4th generation

    Released September 20, 2024 · CA$179 at launch

    Refurbished from CA$125 · See refurbished deals

    Every AirPods, newest first

    7 models from 2016 to 2026, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

    2026

    AirPods • 5th generation
    AirPods • 5th generation
    Sep 18, 2026 CA$179 at launch
    CA$179
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert
    AirPods • 5th generation (magsafe)
    AirPods • 5th generation (magsafe)
    Sep 18, 2026 CA$209 at launch
    CA$209
    Not refurbished yet. Expected around Jun 16, 2027. Get an alert

    2024

    AirPods • 4th generation with Active Noise Cancellation
    AirPods • 4th generation with Active Noise Cancellation Discontinued Sep 18, 2026
    Sep 20, 2024 CA$249 at launch
    CA$249
    CA$117 See refurbished deals

    2023

    AirPods • 4th generation
    AirPods • 4th generation Discontinued Sep 18, 2026
    Sep 20, 2024 CA$179 at launch
    CA$179
    CA$125 See refurbished deals

    2021

    AirPods • 3rd generation
    AirPods • 3rd generation Discontinued Sep 20, 2024
    Oct 18, 2021 CA$199 at launch
    CA$199
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2019

    AirPods • 2nd generation
    AirPods • 2nd generation A1938 Discontinued Sep 12, 2023
    Mar 20, 2019
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2016

    AirPods • 1st generation
    AirPods • 1st generation A1602 Discontinued Mar 20, 2019
    Sep 7, 2016
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    Refurbished prices are the cheapest offer in stock at our last check, before shipping. We check every refurbisher daily; the deals page has today's prices.

    Questions about AirPods release dates

    What is the latest AirPods?

    The newest AirPods is the AirPods • 5th generation, released on September 18, 2026 at CA$179.

    How many AirPods models are there?

    7 models came out between 2016 and 2026. The oldest one listed here is the AirPods • 1st generation, released on September 7, 2016.

    How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished AirPods?

    Among AirPods models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 271 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished AirPods was first seen in August 2023 at Apple Store. Across all models, the median discount is 53% compared to new.

    How do I find out which AirPods I have?

    Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.

    Where this data comes from

    Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Amazon, Apple Store, Orchard, and eBay, and records when each model first goes on sale refurbished. An expected date adds the median delay of past AirPods models to the launch date.

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