Every AirPods
Every AirPods Apple has shipped since the first pair in 2016, split into the three lines it sells: the open-fit standard buds, the in-ear noise-cancelling Pro, and the over-ear Max. Each row lists the wireless chip, a line of headline specs, the starting US price at launch and the year it shipped.
Prices are the starting US price in dollars at launch and exclude tax. Battery figures are the buds’ listening time; the case adds several more charges. Apple’s Beats sub-brand is a separate lineup and isn’t listed here.
AirPods — the standard buds
| Model | Chip | Specs | From | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods (1st gen) | W1 | Open-fit, Lightning case, tap controls, up to 5 hr | $159 | 2016 |
| AirPods (2nd gen) | H1 | Open-fit, “Hey Siri”, optional wireless charging case, up to 5 hr | $159 | 2019 |
| AirPods (3rd gen) | H1 | Contoured open-fit, spatial audio, MagSafe case, sweat resistant, up to 6 hr | $179 | 2021 |
| AirPods 4 | H2 | Open-fit, USB-C case, spatial audio, voice isolation, up to 5 hr | $129 | 2024 |
| AirPods 4 (ANC) | H2 | Open-fit with active noise cancellation, wireless charging case, up to 4 hr | $179 | 2024 |
AirPods Pro — in-ear ANC
| Model | Chip | Specs | From | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods Pro (1st gen) | H1 | In-ear ANC, transparency mode, silicone tips, MagSafe case, up to 4.5 hr | $249 | 2019 |
| AirPods Pro (2nd gen) | H2 | 2× better ANC, adaptive transparency, touch volume, U1 case; USB-C from 2023 | $249 | 2022 |
| AirPods Pro 3 | H2 | In-ear ANC, heart-rate sensor, live translation, up to 8 hr | $249 | 2025 |
AirPods Max — over-ear
| Model | Chip | Specs | From | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods Max | H1 | Over-ear ANC, Lightning, spatial audio, five colours, up to 20 hr | $549 | 2020 |
| AirPods Max (USB-C) | H1 | Over-ear ANC, USB-C, lossless audio support, new colours, up to 20 hr | $549 | 2024 |