Apple Begins Selling Refurbished AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C Case in U.S.

Apple today began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case on its online store in the U.S. for $209, compared to $249 brand new.

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Apple updated the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case in September 2023. Other changes at the time included improved IP54-rated dust resistance for both the earbuds and the case, and lossless audio with Apple's Vision Pro headset.

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 Amazon is currently selling brand new second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case for $189.99 in the U.S., which is a much better deal than Apple's refurbished store is offering for the earbuds.

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Top Rated Comments

turbineseaplane Avatar
17 months ago

Keep in mind that Amazon is currently selling brand new second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case for $189.99 in the U.S. ('https://www.macrumors.com/guide/airpods-deals/'), which is a much better deal than Apple's refurbished store is offering for the earbuds.
Bravo on this line

Very much appreciate this sort of thing being highlighted
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BelgianChoklit Avatar
17 months ago
I prefer second hand, or should I say "second ear" AirPods, with some honey inside them. ?
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iRizz Avatar
17 months ago

Bravo on this line

Very much appreciate this sort of thing being highlighted
Yeah. The refurbished stuff is sometimes not a great deal.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BelgianChoklit Avatar
17 months ago

For real?

It's one of those products I just refuse to do anything but new

I can't get over the "in someones ear" nature of it
Just kidding. Yeah it's also something I would never buy refurb let alone second hand. It's like buying a second hand mattress... gross...
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrRom92 Avatar
17 months ago
I don’t care if they were free. Some things you just don’t buy used
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
applepotato666 Avatar
17 months ago
How does refurbishing the unrepairable AirPods work? I thought all refurbished devices came with new batteries - I suppose this differs for the AirPods?
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)