AirPods (5th generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the AirPods (5th generation) on September 18, 2026, 1 month ago at $129. Refurbished, it costs from $129 today.
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
- September 18, 2026 1 month ago
- Launch price
- $129
- 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 1 listing | $129 | See offers |
The AirPods (5th generation) so far
Launched 1 month ago.
$129 at launch First refurbishedSep 25, 2026
Amazon, after 8 days TodayOct 31, 2026
from $129
- Released, Sep 18, 2026$129 at launch
- First refurbished, Sep 25, 2026Amazon, after 8 days
- Today, Oct 31, 2026from $129
Every AirPods (5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
MKFW4 | $129 |
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 $129.
How much did the AirPods (5th generation) cost at launch?
$129 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from $129 today.
How much is a refurbished AirPods (5th generation)?
From $129 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $129.
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.
