The wireless headphones AirPods went on sale on December 13 - two months later than the promised date. Interest in the device was very great, as previously told Apple CEO Tim Cook, who, responding to a question about the volume of sales, AirPods said of the "stunning success".
It's been four months, but the demand for AirPods is still huge. Apple is still ready to deliver a wireless headset for 6 weeks from the time of ordering (!) This fact was noticed by CNET reviewers. According to the publication, referring to informed sources, Apple is doing everything possible to provide the necessary level of wireless headphones, however, it is not possible to cope with the deficit. Cook also said that to meet demand, Apple "produces their AirPods as quickly as possible".
Hype about the headphones AirPods really is. On the first day of availability of the product, the delivery time for a preliminary order shot up to 6 weeks and is kept at the same level to this day. The device can be seen only on the shelves of Apple's branded stores: as found out by resource reviewers, first of all the company supplies headphones with branded retail, directing surpluses to customers in the online store.
Unfortunately, to evaluate the real sales of AirPods is not possible. It would seem that data on sales of new items can be obtained from financial statements. Unfortunately, not in the case of a headset: AirPods sales data is included in the general category "Other products", which also includes sales of Beats, iPod, Apple Watche, Apple TV and other accessories.
Thus, it will not be possible to single out specific figures, even with all the desire. And, most likely, the answer to the question about how much Apple sells AirPods, we will never know.
Whatever it was, the owners of AirPods positively rated the headphones, despite the fact that they are completely unsuitable for repair.