Apple Now Selling Refurbished AirPods Pro 2 With Lightning Case in U.S.

[MacRumors]

Apple today began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro in the U.S. for the first time, with pricing set at $209, down from $249 brand new originally. They are also available in Canada starting today, and in select European countries since last month.

Importantly, these are the second-generation AirPods Pro with a Lightning/MagSafe charging case, originally released in November 2022. Apple updated the second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C/MagSafe charging case and a few other changes in September 2023, but those are not yet available on Apple's refurbished store.

Apple says all of its refurbished products undergo "full functionality testing" and are "put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection."

Keep in mind that there are often better deals available from third-party resellers. In the U.S., brand new second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case were recently on sale for $189.99 on Amazon, although they are currently $237.99.

Apple began selling refurbished third-generation AirPods earlier this year.

Article Link: Apple Now Selling Refurbished AirPods Pro 2 With Lightning Case in U.S.

 

[trekkie604]

I wonder where the source of these come from? Do that many people actually return airpods?

 

[spcgry]

Available in the Canadian refurb store as well: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/FQD83AM/A/Refurbished-AirPods-Pro-2nd-Generation

 

[MrMojo1]

Why bother getting a refurb unit when many retailers are slowly clearing out their remaining inventory of new APP2s with Lightning for ~$199 or so?

 

[Jaymes]

Not even $50 off for someone else's earwax and likely a lesser lifespan?

 

[jz0309]

aren't the ones with USB-C cheaper at amazon?

 

[mrat93]

Great deal for people who like giving extra money to Apple for no reason.

 

[mrat93]

Not even $50 off for someone else's earwax and likely a lesser lifespan?

My guess is they’re mostly returns, cleaned, with brand new ear tips. Can’t imagine it’s economical for Apple to rehouse slightly-used AirPods.

 

[WiiDSmoker]

LOL That Apple "discount" nothing but pure greed

 

[Attirex]

As always....ew, no.

 

[CookItOff]

Even if Apple says they wipe them down, I agree with others. Gross! 😂

 

[Two Appleseeds]

Got my new USB-C Airpods Pro 2 for $189. That pricing is ridiculous.

 

[mrat93]

Got my new USB-C Airpods Pro 2 for $189. That pricing is ridiculous.

$199 with AC+ at Costco too.

 

[Wizard_of_Woz]

I don't think this is that great of a deal to be honest.

 

[antiprotest]

Yesterday I got the $190 Amazon deal on usb-c new airpods pro 2 same-day prime delivery in your face! 😛

 

[Razorpit]

Do the 2’s develop the same crackle as the originals eventually get?

 

[B4U]

Considering these items are so close to ones' body at one point, it is kind of hard to get that out of my head (thinking of them like buying refurbished undergarments).

 

[btrach144]

Never buying anything lightening ever again.

 

[t0rqx]

I wonder where the source of these come from? Do that many people actually return airpods?

9/10 came scratched out of the factory. There is even a news article about it.

 

[Aston441]

I wonder where the source of these come from? Do that many people actually return airpods?

Apple is lying. It is new, “old stock" and is part of their marketing strategy.

 

[MrMojo1]

$199 with AC+ at Costco too.

It's funny how people quote the lower price at Costco but rarely ever mention Sam's Club (Walmart) or BJs.

 

[tcphoto1]

I bought my new AirPod2 USB-C's from Amazon nearly three weeks ago for $199, who would buy refurbished for $209?

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

Eeeeww! Pretty disgusting. Can’t believe Apple is doing this. Earwax is very hard to remove from the pods. New tips is fine. But the pods is just gross.

 

[EightyEight]

Apple is lying. It is new, “old stock" and is part of their marketing strategy.

I think this is correct. Apple will never have a traditional "sale" to clear out excess inventory. That would encourage people to pause purchases and wait for blow-out deals. Instead, they just say stuff is refurbished to justify the discount pricing.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

They should've refurbished them with a better port.