AirPods (3rd generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the AirPods (3rd generation) on October 18, 2021, 5 years ago at CA$199. Apple stopped selling it on September 20, 2024. No refurbished offer right now; the lowest price we have seen is CA$61.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay.
- Released
- October 18, 2021 5 years ago
- Launch price
- CA$199
- Discontinued
- September 20, 2024 1068 days on sale
- First refurbished
- August 4, 2023 Apple Store, 656 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished AirPods (3rd generation)
Every refurbisher that has sold the AirPods (3rd 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 |
 Amazon 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The AirPods (3rd generation) so far
Launched 5 years ago.
CA$199 at launch First refurbishedAug 4, 2023
Apple Store, after 656 days DiscontinuedSep 20, 2024
1068 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, Oct 18, 2021CA$199 at launch
- First refurbished, Aug 4, 2023Apple Store, after 656 days
- Discontinued, Sep 20, 20241068 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
AirPods (3rd generation) questions
When did the AirPods (3rd generation) come out?
Apple released the AirPods (3rd generation) on October 18, 2021, 5 years ago at CA$199.
How much did the AirPods (3rd generation) cost at launch?
CA$199 for the base model.
When was the AirPods (3rd generation) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on September 20, 2024.
How much is a refurbished AirPods (3rd generation)?
There is no refurbished offer right now. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is CA$61.
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.
