AirPods (4th generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the AirPods (4th generation) on September 20, 2024, 2 years ago at CA$179. Apple stopped selling it on September 18, 2026. Refurbished, it costs from CA$125 today, 30% below launch.
Updated October 15, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay.
- Released
- September 20, 2024 2 years ago
- Launch price
- CA$179
- Discontinued
- September 18, 2026 728 days on sale
- First refurbished
- March 7, 2026 Amazon, 534 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished AirPods (4th generation)
Every refurbisher that has sold the AirPods (4th 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 3 listings | CA$125 | See offers |
 Amazon 1 listing | CA$159 | See offers |
The AirPods (4th generation) so far
Launched 2 years ago.
CA$179 at launch First refurbishedMar 7, 2026
Amazon, after 534 days DiscontinuedSep 18, 2026
728 days on sale TodayOct 15, 2026
from CA$125, 30% below launch
- Released, Sep 20, 2024CA$179 at launch
- First refurbished, Mar 7, 2026Amazon, after 534 days
- Discontinued, Sep 18, 2026728 days on sale
- Today, Oct 15, 2026from CA$125, 30% below launch
AirPods (4th generation) questions
When did the AirPods (4th generation) come out?
Apple released the AirPods (4th generation) on September 20, 2024, 2 years ago at CA$179.
How much did the AirPods (4th generation) cost at launch?
CA$179 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from CA$125 today.
When was the AirPods (4th generation) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on September 18, 2026. Refurbishers still sell it.
How much is a refurbished AirPods (4th generation)?
From CA$125 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is CA$125.
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.
