Apple quietly launched a new option to protect AirPods and some of its Beats headphones and earphones today with AppleCare+. Accidental coverage for two years comes with the super-affordable price of $29. And it’s possible to add the coverage to AirPods and other eligible headphones if you’ve purchased them within the last 60 days.
Apple detailed the new AppleCare+ for Headphones plan on its website today.
Apple highlights that the AppleCare+ for Headphones includes repair or replacement for the earphones/headphones, battery, and included charging cable. Notably, it doesn’t mention the charging case for AirPods or Powerbeats Pro but one would expect that to be covered as well.
- Your AirPods, Beats earphones, or Beats headphones
- Battery(1)
- Included USB charging cable
- Up to two incidents of accidental damage from handling, each subject to a service fee of $29, plus applicable tax
AppleCare+ for headphones can be added to AirPods and eligible Beats earphones/headphones within 60 days of purchase as well as with new purchases. With AirPods repair and replacement costs running up to $69 for just a single AirPod, this $29 protection seems like a no-brainer. Keep in mind, though, that this AppleCare+ for Headphones plan doesn’t include theft or loss coverage.
Eligible products include:
- AirPods
- Beats EP
- Beats Pro
- Beats Solo3 Wireless
- Beats Studio3 Wireless
- BeatsX
- Powerbeats Pro
- Powerbeats3 Wireless
Learn more about AppleCare+ for Headphones on Apple’s product page here.
Thanks, Sam!
