Apple has released a total of eight different Apple AirPods generations so far. The first model was released in 2016, with the latest arriving in 2025 with the AirPods Pro 3. We've included every AirPods release ever on this list, with the standard AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max all included.

Thanks to their competitive sound quality, seamless usability and genuinely useful Apple-only features, AirPods have snowballed in popularity since their arrival in late 2016 to become the Cupertino giant’s best-selling accessory. Indeed, over 550 million AirPods have been sold in their nine years on this earth, as reported by Digital Music News.

We’ll be the first to admit that Apple’s AirPods Max aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, most folks who use AirPods Max love them, but for one annoying

Apple will be keeping audiophiles waiting a long time for new AirPods Max, in part due to it being simultaneously too popular and not popular enough.

Apple reportedly has no immediate plans for a next-gen AirPods Max, and it's pretty odd because rivals from the likes of Sony are now offering more for less.

AirPods Pro 3 are launching soon, here is every new feature and upgrade Apple is rumored to unveil at its September 9 event.

Discover the advanced features of AirPods Pro 3, including noise cancellation, heart rate monitoring, and adaptive audio.

While the rest of the AirPods lineup relies on voice- and touch-based controls, the AirPods Max have two physical buttons on the right headphone: the Digital crown, for controlling playback and volume, and a noise control button for switching between modes.

AirPods Pro 3 may be available for purchase immediately after the Apple event today, per a new leak from Best Buy.