AirPods (5th generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the AirPods (5th generation) on September 18, 2026, 1 month ago at CA$179. No refurbished offer right now; the lowest price we have seen is CA$213.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay.
- Released
- September 18, 2026 1 month ago
- Launch price
- CA$179
- First refurbished
- September 25, 2026 Amazon, 8 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished AirPods (5th generation)
Every refurbisher that has sold the AirPods (5th 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Amazon 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The AirPods (5th generation) so far
Launched 1 month ago.
CA$179 at launch First refurbishedSep 25, 2026
Amazon, after 8 days TodayOct 31, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, Sep 18, 2026CA$179 at launch
- First refurbished, Sep 25, 2026Amazon, after 8 days
- Today, Oct 31, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
AirPods (5th generation) questions
When did the AirPods (5th generation) come out?
Apple released the AirPods (5th generation) on September 18, 2026, 1 month ago at CA$179.
How much did the AirPods (5th generation) cost at launch?
CA$179 for the base model.
How much is a refurbished AirPods (5th generation)?
There is no refurbished offer right now. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is CA$213.
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.
