HiCity has been selling AirReps since 2019, which makes it one of the original and longest-running sellers in this category. That matters more than it might sound, because buying replicas is mostly a question of who you buy from. This guide covers what to check before you order, and how to choose the right pair once you have.
What you are actually buying
AirReps are replica Apple AirPods. They copy the design and most of the function of Apple’s earbuds at a fraction of the cost. They are not genuine Apple products, and this shop is not affiliated with Apple Inc. Nothing here is sold as anything other than a replica.
What to check before ordering anywhere
Most bad experiences in this category come from the seller, not the product. Worth confirming before you hand over money — here or anywhere else:
- Does the listing name the chipset? On replicas the chipset decides the noise cancelling, the call quality and the connection stability. A seller who will not tell you what is inside is a seller who does not know or does not want you to know. Every product page here names it.
- Is the shipping tracked? Untracked parcels in this category disappear and there is no recourse. Every HiCity order ships with a tracking number.
- Is there a stated warranty period? A named period with written terms is very different from a vague promise of support.
- Is the seller reachable before you buy? If you cannot get an answer to a question before ordering, you will not get one afterwards.
How the range is named
Product names combine the Apple model being copied with a version number:
- Generation 2, 3 and 4 — the standard open-fit earbuds, no sealed noise cancelling.
- Pro, Pro 2 and Pro 3 — in-ear with silicone tips, and where the active noise cancelling lives. Pro 3 is current.
- Max — over-ear headphones, the largest batteries and the top of the price range.
The version number after the model — V4.2, V5.3, V6 and so on — tells you the build generation. Higher is newer and normally means a newer chipset and more features. Two products copying the same Apple model can sit twenty dollars apart purely on version.
Where a name ends in TB, that is TigerBuilder, the assembling factory. Where it ends in HuiLian, the build is based on a Huilian chipset.
Choosing without overspending
The cheapest sensible option
The entry-level builds use Bluetrum chipsets and cover the fundamentals properly: pairing, pop-up window, dependable sound. You give up the advanced noise cancelling and the newest iOS features. For a first pair, or a spare, this is where most people should start.
The value bracket
Mid-range Pro builds on Airoha chipsets are where noise cancelling becomes genuinely good rather than merely present. If ANC is the reason you are buying, this is the bracket to aim for rather than the cheapest one.
The top of the range
The newest Pro 3 builds carry spatial audio with head tracking, conversation awareness and real-time translation. The Max models lead on sound and battery, with the metal-bodied versions feeling substantially more solid than the plastic ones.
Case and build quality
The case is the part you handle every day and the part cheap replicas get wrong. Where a build has a specific case improvement — a buttonless design, tap-to-reset, a deeper fit, a particular hinge — the product page says so. It is worth reading that detail, because two builds with the same chipset can differ noticeably in how the case feels.
Cross-checking a version
The AirReps community keeps an independent version guide and trusted-seller list at airpodsreplicas.com. If you want a second opinion on a specific build before ordering, that is the place to look.
Current range and prices
Every published product with its live price, pulled straight from the store.
Pro
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Pro V4 | $20.00 | Out of stock |
Pro 2
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Pro 2 V4.2 | $23.00 | In stock |
| Pro 2 V5.3 TB Lite | $31.00 | In stock |
| Pro 2 V5.3 Huilian Lite | $43.00 | In stock |
| Pro 2 V5.3 HR | $50.00 | Out of stock |
| Pro 2 V5.2 TB | $51.00 | In stock |
| Pro 2 V5.3 Huilian | $56.00 | Out of stock |
| Pro 2 V5.3 TB | $56.00 | In stock |
| Pro 2 V5.4 Huilian | $58.00 | In stock |
| Pro 2 V5.3 HR+ | $59.00 | Out of stock |
Generation 2
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Gen 2 V3E | $26.00 | In stock |
Pro 3
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Pro 3 V5.5 | $28.00 | In stock |
| Pro 3 V6 TB | $38.00 | In stock |
| Pro 3 V6 Huilian | $43.00 | In stock |
| Pro 3 V7 Huilian | $68.00 | In stock |
Generation 4
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Gen 4 V2 TB | $30.00 | In stock |
| Gen 4 V2 HR | $35.00 | Out of stock |
| Gen 4 V2 Huilian | $40.00 | In stock |
| Gen 4 V3 TB | $53.00 | In stock |
Generation 3
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Gen 3 V1E | $30.00 | Out of stock |
Max
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Max V2 TB | $112.00 | Out of stock |
| Max V3 TB | $126.00 | In stock |
Ordering, delivery and warranty
- Dispatch — 1 to 5 business days. A confirmation e-mail arrives immediately, and a second e-mail brings your tracking number once the order ships.
- Delivery — 2 to 3 weeks worldwide, roughly two weeks to the EU and the US, tracked the whole way.
- Payment — Wise, Revolut, Bitcoin and altcoins through BTCPay, card via crypto on-ramp partners, plus local wallets including Swish and BLIK.
- Retail box — the Apple-branded retail box can be added at checkout, free with most payment methods; card and Revolut carry a small surcharge.
- Warranty — 3 months from the delivery date, covering manufacturing defects and dead-on-arrival units. Message HiCity on WhatsApp with your order number.
- Returns — 30 days, unused and in the original packaging. Return postage is paid by the buyer.
Liquid damage, severe physical damage, charging above 5V/2A by cable or 5V/1A wirelessly, temperatures above 55°C or below 0°C, and unauthorised software modification all void the warranty. The full terms are on the warranty page.
