HomePod (Early 2018): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the HomePod (Early 2018) on February 9, 2018, 9 years ago at $299. Its model number is A1639 (identifier AudioAccessory1,1). Apple stopped selling it on March 21, 2021. Refurbished, it costs from $282 today, 6% below launch.
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
- February 9, 2018 9 years ago
- Launch price
- $299
- Discontinued
- March 21, 2021 1136 days on sale
- Model number
- A1639 Identifier AudioAccessory1,1
- First refurbished
- December 14, 2020 Back Market, 1040 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished HomePod (Early 2018)
Every refurbisher that has sold the HomePod (Early 2018), 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Back Market 1 listing | $282 | See offers |
 Amazon 1 listing | $287 | See offers |
 eBay 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The HomePod (Early 2018) so far
Launched 9 years ago.
$299 at launch First refurbishedDec 14, 2020
Back Market, after 1040 days DiscontinuedMar 21, 2021
1136 days on sale At Apple Certified RefurbishedOct 3, 2023
2062 days after launch TodayOct 31, 2026
from $282, 6% below launch
- Released, Feb 9, 2018$299 at launch
- First refurbished, Dec 14, 2020Back Market, after 1040 days
- Discontinued, Mar 21, 20211136 days on sale
- At Apple Certified Refurbished, Oct 3, 20232062 days after launch
- Today, Oct 31, 2026from $282, 6% below launch
Every HomePod (Early 2018) part number
2 part numbers in the US, one per configuration. You'll find yours on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
MQHW2 | A1639 | none | |
MQHV2 | A1639 | $282 |
HomePod (Early 2018) questions
When did the HomePod (Early 2018) come out?
Apple released the HomePod (Early 2018) on February 9, 2018, 9 years ago at $299.
How much did the HomePod (Early 2018) cost at launch?
$299 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from $282 today.
What is the HomePod (Early 2018) model number?
Its model number is A1639 (identifier AudioAccessory1,1). 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 HomePod (Early 2018) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on March 21, 2021. Refurbishers still sell it.
How much is a refurbished HomePod (Early 2018)?
From $282 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $149.
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.
