Apple Now Offering Refurbished AirPods 3 for $149

[MacRumors]

Apple today began offering the AirPods 3 through its store for refurbished products, making the earbuds available at a discount. Apple has not previously offered refurbished AirPods, so this is a first.

The refurbished AirPods 3 include a MagSafe Charging Case and are priced at $149, a $30 discount off of the regular $179 price. Apple also has an out of stock listing for $209 refurbished AirPods Pro 2, suggesting those may also be available at a discount in the near future.

Apple's refurbished products are almost identical to new products, and they go through a rigorous testing process. Defective components are replaced, and there is a thorough cleaning, which is extra important for earbuds that go in the ears.

The third-generation AirPods came out in October 2021, and they feature an updated design, force sensor controls, Adaptive EQ, spatial audio, and MagSafe charging.

(Via iPhone in Canada)

Article Link: Apple Now Offering Refurbished AirPods 3 for $149

 

[ignatius345]

Actually didn't realize they could refurbish these. I thought I'd read at one point that even Apple couldn't undo all the glue that's inside. Great news if they can.

 

[Mansu944]

ummmm, I hope all surfaces are new and just reused guts.

 

[boak]

Only $10 more than AirPods 2 then

 

[tripsync]

For those that are thinking it's just a marginal upgrade over AirPods 1/2, it is not.

The sound quality on these things are night and day better. You can feel the low end hit your ear just like the AirPods Pros but without the noise cancellation.

 

[sw1tcher]

New is $139.99 at Costco.

Best Buy has refurb units for $129.99

 

[scorpio vega]

I mean at this point of only $30 shouldn’t you just buy them brand new entirely.

 

[segfaultdotorg]

What about the AirPods Pro 3?

 

[contacos]

I thought these are throw away items. How do they refurnish those

 

[dannyyankou]

It's perpetually on sale for that price or lower, brand new, at various stores. This is not a good deal.

Costco has them for $140 now. You don't have to be a member.

 

[darngooddesign]

…Best Buy has refurb units for $129.99

BB refurb has a 90 day warranty; Apple refurb has a year warranty.

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

Pretty good deal

 

[roncron]

I bought mine new on sale at Costco for less than that.

 

[Lakersfan74]

Gross it’s like buying used underwear

 

[Aston441]

I thought these are throw away items. How do they refurnish those

They don’t. It’s “new old stock” with a price reduction. Marketing games.

 

[GMShadow]

These are likely just product returns that have been cleaned up and repackaged. Refurb Watches and Pencils are the same way.

 

[B4U]

Gross it’s like buying used underwear

Some call that a fetish...never mind. 😂

Meanwhile, it is $159.99 at Amazon. So, unless we are that environmental conscious, the discount is not really enticing.

 

[jtdx99]

I wonder how hygienic and cleaned these are, though I assume most are probably returns. It's cheaper brand new at Costco at least here in Canada.

 

[SFjohn]

Actually didn't realize they could refurbish these. I thought I'd read at one point that even Apple couldn't undo all the glue that's inside. Great news if they can.

Yup, I returned an AirPod 1 and an AirPod 2 at the same time to my local Apple Store. I didn’t get any credit for them, but it felt good knowing Apple would recycle them.

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

You can feel the low end hit your ear just like the AirPods Pros but without the noise cancellation.

“low end” with tiny drivers and no sealing properties. Please stop.

 

[Johnny907]

This would mean something if not for the fact retailers regularly offer them at this same price brand new. Time for Apple to start sweetening the deal with 3 months of Apple Music or something.

 

[maxfromdenmark]

Gross it’s like buying used underwear

Maybe but remember: wearing those only in the ears and nowhere else

 

[tripsync]

“low end” with tiny drivers and no sealing properties. Please stop.

Airpod 3rd generation has too much bass - Apple Community

discussions.apple.com

https://www.gadgetguy.com.au/apple-airpods-3-the-ace-of-bass-review/ "They deliver a more full-bodied sound with significantly more bass"
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/airpods-3-review-apple-upped-its-sound-game/ "Significantly improved sound with better bass"
https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/12/comment-airpods-3-from-an-airpods-pro-user-perspective/ "AirPods 3 sound the same as the AirPods Pro with heavier bass."

No I absolutely will not stop.

 

[AriaAmaris]

🤮🤮

 

[svish]

Very surprised to see refurbished AirPods.