AirPods (2nd generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the AirPods (2nd generation) on March 20, 2019, 8 years ago at $199. Its model number is A1938 (identifier AirPods2,1). Apple stopped selling it on September 12, 2023. No refurbished offer right now; the lowest price we have seen is $59.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay.
- Released
- March 20, 2019 8 years ago
- Launch price
- $199
- Discontinued
- September 12, 2023 1637 days on sale
- Model number
- A1938 Identifier AirPods2,1
- First refurbished
- December 14, 2020 Back Market, 636 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished AirPods (2nd generation)
Every refurbisher that has sold the AirPods (2nd 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 |
 Back Market 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The AirPods (2nd generation) so far
Launched 8 years ago.
$199 at launch First refurbishedDec 14, 2020
Back Market, after 636 days DiscontinuedSep 12, 2023
1637 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, Mar 20, 2019$199 at launch
- First refurbished, Dec 14, 2020Back Market, after 636 days
- Discontinued, Sep 12, 20231637 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
Every AirPods (2nd generation) part number
1 part number in the US. You'll find it on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
MRXJ2 | A1938 | none |
AirPods (2nd generation) questions
When did the AirPods (2nd generation) come out?
Apple released the AirPods (2nd generation) on March 20, 2019, 8 years ago at $199.
How much did the AirPods (2nd generation) cost at launch?
$199 for the base model.
What is the AirPods (2nd generation) model number?
Its model number is A1938 (identifier AirPods2,1). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
When was the AirPods (2nd generation) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on September 12, 2023.
How much is a refurbished AirPods (2nd generation)?
There is no refurbished offer right now. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $59.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, 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.
