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All AirPods Max Release Dates & Generations
Complete list of all AirPods Max models with release dates, specifications, and refurbished pricing.
It takes on average 244 days to see a refurbished AirPods Max on the market from its original release.
Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished AirPods Max was first seen in November 2021 at Back Market. And globally it came with an average of 52% discount comparing to new.
View release dates, original prices, refurbished availability, and average discounts for every AirPods Max ever made. Data is updated daily from any refurbisher.
There have been 2 AirPods Max models released between 2020 and 2026. The latest is the AirPods Max • 2nd generation, released on April 2026.
| Release Year: 2026 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Release | Release Date 2026-04-01 | Release Entry Price £499 | Refurbished Date
2026-09-11
| Refurb Lowest Price £246 | Average Discount 51% | Days from Release to Refurb 163 | First Refurbisher  | Discontinued Date | Days from Release to Discontinued |
| Release Year: 2020 | |||||||||
Release | Release Date 2020-12-15 | Release Entry Price £549 | Refurbished Date
2021-11-03
| Refurb Lowest Price £262 | Average Discount 52% | Days from Release to Refurb 324 | First Refurbisher  | Discontinued Date 2026-04-01 | Days from Release to Discontinued 1933 |
+4 deals
AirPods Max
2nd generation
blue • 2026 release
blue • 2026 release
Good condition, by eBay
£246
new £499 -51%
+3 deals
AirPods Max
2nd generation
midnight • 2026 release
midnight • 2026 release
Excellent condition, by eBay
£294
new £499 -41%
+2 deals
AirPods Max
1st generation
space-gray • 2020 release
space-gray • 2020 release
Good condition, by MusicMagpie
£299
new £549 -46%