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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.

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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.

Despite their popularity, AirPods are one of the few tech offerings that haven't radically gone up in price over the last decade. In fact, they offer more value now than they did years ago.

The history of early AirPods

The original AirPods hit shelves in December 2016 after their Apple event reveal earlier that year, costing $159 for a then-new fully wireless experience.

The original buds were succeeded by the second-gen AirPods, which arrived in...

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