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JustAnExpat

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Hello

I recently purchased a pair of AirPods Pro 2. The store I bought it from gave a one year replacement warranty for free. But Apple is also asking me if I want to purchase Apple Care for the AirPods.

What would be the benefits of purchasing AppleCare over using the store's warranty?
 

haralds

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In my view, the main benefit is battery life and replacement. It's one of the reasons I kept it for my Apple Watch. But they are sticklers on the 79% remaining. They used to be more lax in the past and replace at 80%. I am waiting for my S5 to drop to 79%.
"Your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ for Headphones and your product's battery holds less than 80% of its original capacity. AppleCare+ covers both the AirPods and the Charging Case."
 

haralds

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By the way, for iPhones Apple even covers accidental losses including theft with a deductible.
My wife's iPhone was stolen a couple of months after purchase and it took two days to have another one in her hands!
 

JustAnExpat

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By the way, for iPhones Apple even covers accidental losses including theft with a deductible. My wife's iPhone was stolen a couple of months after purchase and it took two days to have another one in her hands!

But I don't have an iPhone :( I have the AirPods.

But be that as it may, I charge my AirPods in hot environments (100+F temperatures), and the battery on my apple devices drain fast. I'll check out their warranty and see what it says.
 

denisej

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Accidental damage......I accidentally washed mine (they were in hoodie pocket). I'm so glad I have Applecare+. I made an appointment for Genius bar and went in. They replaced them with refurbished ones (look like brand new) for $29 + tax. Replacement is automatically covered under same Applecare+ agreement...For me it is worth it.
 

HoxtonBridge

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Hello

I recently purchased a pair of AirPods Pro 2. The store I bought it from gave a one year replacement warranty for free. But Apple is also asking me if I want to purchase Apple Care for the AirPods.

What would be the benefits of purchasing AppleCare over using the store's warranty?
All the reasons given constitute incentive enough. Whatever complaints I may have about Apple, they are comprehensive and speedy when it comes to AppleCare. A big plus for any of their products.
 
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amitabhbansal

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Hello

I recently purchased a pair of AirPods Pro 2. The store I bought it from gave a one year replacement warranty for free. But Apple is also asking me if I want to purchase Apple Care for the AirPods.

What would be the benefits of purchasing AppleCare over using the store's warranty?
Same happened to me, 3 days back i bought Airpods Pro 2 with 1 year warranty and they asked me to buy apple care plus for another 1 year, i was confused to buy it or not, so i dropped it for now and will think to get it or not
 
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