AirPods (5th generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the AirPods (5th generation) on 18 September 2026, 1 month ago at £119. Not sold refurbished yet. Based on past AirPods models, expect one around 24 June 2028.
Updated 31 October 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Back Market, MusicMagpie, eBay, and TLX.
- Released
- 18 September 2026 1 month ago
- Launch price
- £119
AirPods (5th generation) questions
When did the AirPods (5th generation) come out?
Apple released the AirPods (5th generation) on 18 September 2026, 1 month ago at £119.
How much did the AirPods (5th generation) cost at launch?
£119 for the base model.
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, Back Market, MusicMagpie, eBay, and TLX 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.
