Is anyone getting AppleCare+ for AirPods Pro?

[Anthony T]

Do you plan on buying the $29 AppleCare for your AirPods Pro?
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[bwoodruff]

I generally don't do extended warranties, but I usually make an exception for AppleCare. I've used it a few times and have found it to be worth while. I did order AppleCare with the AirPods Pro.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I wasn’t planning to. However, given that they can be easy to lose, the price of AppleCare is much cheaper.

 

[The Clark]

Does it cover loss? If so yes.

 

[appleino]

No, it doesn't cover loss. I still think it's worth it since you can have them replaced within the next two years for a new pair at a reasonable price (if you plan on using them that long, of course).

 

[bwoodruff]

I wonder how generous they'll be about replacements due to diminishing battery life for those with AppleCare+.

 

[appleino]

I think, that's the main reason you would get AppleCare for the Airpods - to replace them at reasonable costs before AppleCare runs out instead of paying the high replacement costs without AppleCare (89 USD per Airpod).

 

[whoseanthony]

didn't bat an eye and check the $29 AC+ box. For replacement if any issues come up 2x for $29 ea it is a no brainer.

 

[jonblatho]

I wonder how generous they'll be about replacements due to diminishing battery life for those with AppleCare+.

I peeked at the AppleCare+ document yesterday and saw the 80% rule is still in effect; battery service remains free for AirPods that have dropped below 80% of their original capacity. In the case of AirPods, battery “service” is presumably swapping out units that drop below 80%, as AirPods weren’t serviceable at all and I assume AirPods Pro are no different. I assume they’d only swap out the components that drop below 80%, though, so they may replace the left earbud at 79% capacity but not the right at 81%. I’ve also heard of them making occasional exceptions to the 80% rule on other devices, though.

I bought AppleCare+ for mine since I figure I’ll at least have the opportunity to get the aged batteries (and earbuds) replaced toward the end of the two years for free if needed. Maybe it won’t work out like that, but I’d rather spend $30 now and risk not having it fully replaced than have to spend $250 again in a couple years if these batteries age worse than the original AirPods.

 

[winterny]

How would they even measure "80% capacity"? I don't see that data exposed anywhere for airpods.

 

[bwoodruff]

I would assume they have a way to get diagnostic information from the battery through the lightning port on the case.

 

[VitaminX67]

I did when ordered. I usually get AppleCare+

 

[bobsamm]

Gee we get screwed down under. AirPods Pro $399AUD AC plus $49. Mine are on board for delivery if i like them will get AC plus.

 

[cardfan]

I peeked at the AppleCare+ document yesterday and saw the 80% rule is still in effect; battery service remains free for AirPods that have dropped below 80% of their original capacity. In the case of AirPods, battery “service” is presumably swapping out units that drop below 80%, as AirPods weren’t serviceable at all and I assume AirPods Pro are no different. I assume they’d only swap out the components that drop below 80%, though, so they may replace the left earbud at 79% capacity but not the right at 81%. I’ve also heard of them making occasional exceptions to the 80% rule on other devices, though.

I bought AppleCare+ for mine since I figure I’ll at least have the opportunity to get the aged batteries (and earbuds) replaced toward the end of the two years for free if needed. Maybe it won’t work out like that, but I’d rather spend $30 now and risk not having it fully replaced than have to spend $250 again in a couple years if these batteries age worse than the original AirPods.

You over think this. If my battery sucks I’ll just skip the nonsense by stepping on them. Apple will replace it.

 

[jonblatho]

You over think this. If my battery sucks I’ll just skip the nonsense by stepping on them. Apple will replace it.

Hey, as long as they can’t tell it was intentional, I guess? I’d rather have them replaced for free when the time comes, if I can help it.

 

[Anthony T]

I wasn’t planning to. However, given that they can be easy to lose, the price of AppleCare is much cheaper.

It doesn't cover loss.

 

[roguester]

I was not planning to but I'm using a $300 apple gift card and airpods plus AC comes out to $300.24.

 

[eekcat]

No, I'll be relying on my credit card's protection (amex) - they covered it when the batteries on my AirPods-1 became crappy.