How much does it cost to repair or replace AirPods Pro 3?

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With AppleCare+ - The Simple Math

AppleCare+ costs $49 for two years. With it, any accidental damage costs just $29 to fix. Doesn't matter if it's one earbud, both, or the case.

Lost an earbud at the gym? $29. Dropped the case in the toilet? $29. Both earbuds went through the wash? $29.

Battery dying? Free replacement if it's dropped below 80% capacity.

Without AppleCare+ - The Expensive Route

Here's where it hurts:

• One earbud replacement: $89
• Case replacement: Up to $99
• Battery service: $49 per piece

Lose both earbuds and need a new case? You're looking at $277+.

Should You Get AppleCare+?

If you've ever lost an earbud, dropped them somewhere unfortunate, or put them through the wash by accident, $49 for AppleCare+ is a no-brainer.

The math:

• AppleCare+ ($49) + one incident ($29) = $78 total
• One earbud without AppleCare+ = $89

You save money with just one mishap. And you get two years of peace of mind.

How Replacement Actually Works

With AppleCare+, Apple has Express Replacement. They ship you new AirPods before you even send yours back. You just put your old ones in the same box and ship them.

Without AppleCare+, you can go to an Apple Store or start a repair online. Either way, Apple replaces components with new or equivalent parts.

One Thing People Don't Realize

Lost AirPods count as accidental damage under AppleCare+. A lot of people think "lost" means "not covered." Not true here. Lost earbud? $29 replacement.