Here's how much Apple AirPods cost in 2016 vs. 2026

AirPods are one of the few products that haven’t seen an insane price climb.

By Ben Stegner Nov. 14, 2026 11:30 am EST Bucsa Nicolae/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

It's been just over 10 years since Apple announced AirPods, the company's first wireless earbuds. They were revealed alongside the iPhone 7 during September 2016's Apple event, accompanying the shocking removal of the headphone jack from the iPhone. AirPods have since become a huge seller for Apple and are often the standard against which other earbuds are judged.