AirPods (1st generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the AirPods (1st generation) on September 7, 2016, 10 years ago. Its model number is A1602 (identifier AirPods1,1). Apple stopped selling it on March 20, 2019. No refurbished offer right now; the lowest price we have seen is CA$65.
Updated October 15, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay.
- Released
- September 7, 2016 10 years ago
- Discontinued
- March 20, 2019 924 days on sale
- Model number
- A1602 Identifier AirPods1,1
- First refurbished
- August 27, 2026 eBay, 3642 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished AirPods (1st generation)
Every refurbisher that has sold the AirPods (1st generation), cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 eBay 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The AirPods (1st generation) so far
Launched 10 years ago.
DiscontinuedMar 20, 2019
924 days on sale First refurbishedAug 27, 2026
eBay, after 3642 days TodayOct 15, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, Sep 7, 2016
- Discontinued, Mar 20, 2019924 days on sale
- First refurbished, Aug 27, 2026eBay, after 3642 days
- Today, Oct 15, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
AirPods (1st generation) questions
When did the AirPods (1st generation) come out?
Apple released the AirPods (1st generation) on September 7, 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the AirPods (1st generation) model number?
Its model number is A1602 (identifier AirPods1,1). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
When was the AirPods (1st generation) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on March 20, 2019.
How much is a refurbished AirPods (1st generation)?
There is no refurbished offer right now. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is CA$65.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.
