AirPods aren't exactly the cheapest wireless headphones on the market, and when the battery life goes down a lot, it's good to know how you can replace the AirPods battery and how much it costs.
There are not a few AirPods owners who complain that after less than 1 year, the battery life has decreased greatly. If you've experienced this with your AirPods, it's best to go to an authorized service center Apple and ask to change them. Most likely, in the situation where it will be found that the autonomy of the battery has decreased greatly in a short period of time, this problem will be covered by the warranty.
In some countries, such as the USA, the warranty period is 1 year. In Europe, the warranty period for such a product is 2 years for individuals and 1 year for companies, according to European Union legislation.
If the headphones have been tested in a Apple Store and found that the battery problem is not covered by the warranty, it is good to know how you can replace the AirPods battery and how much it costs.
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How can you replace the AirPods battery and how much does it cost?
If you've thought about changing the battery in your AirPods yourself, we're not going to give you very good news in this regard. AirPods batteries are more difficult to replace than any other device Apple, and this operation is best done by an authorized service Apple. We do not recommend that you call an underground service to replace the AirPods battery.
Most likely, you will find a clandestine service that will replace the battery, but almost 100%, the "new battery" will come from other damaged AirPods. There is also the possibility of going with some counterfeit batteries somewhere around China.
In an authorized service Apple you can ask them to replace your AirPods batteries, for a fee.
How much does it cost to replace the AirPods battery?
The cost to change the AirPods battery is available on the official page of Apple (apple.com/airpods/repair). It should be specified that the prices shown are for the USA, they are different in Europe, and especially in the countries where Apple has no service, only authorized partners.
From the current simulation, (10.02.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX), the battery replacement price for all generations of AirPods, AirPods Pro it's $49. The same price is for changing the battery for the charging case, regardless of its type.
Battery replacement price for AirPods Max, is $79.
As we said above, these prices are valid for service Apple, on this date. I tried at an authorized service Apple from Eastern Europe and we had a surprise of great proportions. Battery replacement price for AirPods Pro is $156.
Related: How to increase the life of AirPods batteries – Optimized Battery Charging
In conclusion, when you need to replace your AirPods batteries, look for several authorized service facilities Apple and choose the best price offer for this repair.
