AirPods release dates: every model, 2016 to 2026

The newest AirPods is the AirPods • 5th generation, released on 18 September 2026 at £119.

7 models came out between 2016 and 2026. The oldest one listed here is the AirPods • 1st generation, released on 7 September 2016.

Among AirPods models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 645 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished AirPods was first seen in December 2020 at Amazon. Across all models, the lowest refurbished price we saw was a median 49% below Apple's launch price.

Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.