How much is to replace one airpod

AirPods are among our favourite Apple products, thanks to their simplicity and seamless integration with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. But, as with all wireless devices, they can be easily lost when you’re out jogging or your faithful dog mistakes them for a crunchy treat.

Do you soldier bravely on with a single pod, or is there a way of buying just one of Apple’s earbuds? You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a solution, and in this article we show you how to replace a lost AirPod.

Tips for finding a lost AirPod

Before you whip out the credit card, you can try using the Find My iPhone app, as this can also track AirPods. You’ll find a complete step-by-step guide in our How to find lost AirPods article.

Replacing a single AirPod

The evidence suggests you’re not alone when it comes to having an incomplete set of AirPods: in fact, Apple provides a service specifically for those who want to replace just one of the earpieces at a time. This isn’t free, unsurprisingly, but it does drastically reduce the cost of replacing an entire set of AirPods, plus it saves the solitary unit and its case being discarded and ending up in a rubbish tip somewhere.

At the time of writing, these were the costs for replacing a lost AirPod:

  • AirPods – £65/US$69/A$109 each
  • AirPods Pro – £85/US$89/A$139 each

If you’ve damaged or lost your AirPod Charging case, then this can also be replaced for the following prices:

  • AirPod Charging Case – £55/US$59/A$95
  • AirPod Wireless Charging Case – £75/US$79/A$125
  • AirPod Pro Wireless Charging Case – £95/US$99/A$155

Sadly, lost AirPods are not covered by AppleCare+, so you’ll need to order a new one if the previous bud has gone missing. To purchase the replacement AirPod you can either call into a store (if they’re open) or visit the AirPod Support page where you can choose which ear the replacement AirPod will be for and place the order.

How much is to replace one airpod

While you’re looking at spending money on new audio equipment, you should also check out our guides to the best wireless earbuds and best Beats headphones, to see if there are other products that you might prefer to AirPods.

If Apple is the way you want to go, though, read our AirPod Pros vs AirPod comparison to see what differences there are between the two models, plus best AirPod deals to see if you can save some money.

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How much is to replace one airpod

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They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and that’s unfortunately true of my Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds case that magically disappeared at the end of a leisurely stroll up and down the strip. After briefly lamenting the fact that I’d soon be dealing with dead earbuds, I quickly discovered that I could just purchase a replacement case on Amazon for $40, and I hit the buy button right away.

If you’ve encountered a similar situation with your AirPods, Jabra Elite buds or a handful of other top wireless earbuds, you may be able to do the same without spending $100 or more on an entirely new pair. Here’s how to purchase replacement and protective parts for some of the most popular earbuds out there, as well as some tips for tracking down your buds when they go missing.

How much is to replace one airpod

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Go directly through Apple

Find yourself dealing with an errant AirPod or a missing case? You have a few replacement options, including going through Apple’s support page directly. Unfortunately, you’ll need to pay a pretty decent price for replacement earbuds and cases, which aren’t covered by Apple’s AppleCare+ for Headphones plan.

AirPods Pro earbuds replacements cost $89 per bud, $99 for the wireless charging case and $4 for a single set of ear tips. For the standard AirPods, you’ll have to pay $69 per earbud, $59 for the basic charging case and $79 for a wireless charging case. This replacement service also applies to the Beats Studio Buds ($79 per earbud and for the charging case) and the PowerBeats Pro ($99 per earbud and for the charging case).

Buy first- and third-party replacements at retailers

You’ll pretty much have to go through Apple to replace an individual AirPod, save for a handful of eBay listings. However, many of these listings are for refurbished models that may have been worn by someone else, so keep that in mind if you decide to go that route. Fortunately, there are a few more options out there for replacing your case and eartips, both from Apple and third parties.

You can get Apple’s wireless charging case for the standard AirPods for $67 on Amazon right now. The AirPods Pro case isn’t sold on its own at most retailers, but there are a few decently well-reviewed third-party AirPods Pro cases out there (including this $37 model). Just note that we haven’t tested these and can’t vouch for their reliability.

  • AirPods Wireless Charging Case ($66.99, originally $79; amazon.com)
  • TBGHz AirPods Pro compatible case ($36.99; amazon.com)

Finding AirPods Pro ear tip replacements around the web is much easier, with lots of popular options out there, like this $12 set that gets you six total pairs, or this $25 black foam option that gives you a different look and feel from Apple’s tips.

  • Link Dream 12-piece AirPods Pro ear tips set ($11.99; amazon.com)
  • Comply Foam AirPods Pro Black ear tips ($24.99; amazon.com)

How much is to replace one airpod

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Not an AirPods user? We’ve found replacement parts for some of the most popular earbuds out there, including some of our picks for the best true wireless earbuds, though they’re unfortunately pretty few and far between. We’ve also included a few case cover options for your existing charging cases, which add features like extra ruggedness and keychain clips that can help keep them from going missing. Since we haven’t tried these options out, we’ve largely picked out some of the more popular and well-reviewed models on the web.

Replacement cases

  • Jabra Elite Active 75t charging case ($39.99; amazon.com)
  • Jabra Elite Active 65t charging case ($69.99; amazon.com)

Protective cases

  • Spigen Rugged Armor case for Galaxy Buds 2/Pro/Live ($15.99, originally $24.99; amazon.com)
  • SaharaCase Silicone Case for Galaxy Buds 2/Pro/Live ($19.99; bestbuy.com)
  • Spigen Rugged Armor Designed for Jabra Elite 85t ($18.99; amazon.com)
  • SaharaCase for Beats Studio Buds ($24.99; bestbuy.com)
  • SaharaCase Silicone Grip Case for Bose QuietComfort Earbuds ($24.99; bestbuy.com)
  • Surbuid Cover Case for Sony WF-1000XM4 ($7.98; amazon.com)

Before you splurge on a new case or set of replacement buds, it’s worth trying to track down the ones you’ve lost. Fortunately, most top earbuds offer some sort of tracking functionality that allows you to pull up their general location on your phone. Here are a few of the options out there — note that all of them will require you to enable at least some degree of location tracking on your phone.

  • Apple: To track down your AirPods or Beats headphones, open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. From there, select Devices from the bottom of the screen, and you’ll see a list of your paired devices complete with their most recently tracked location on a map, complete with the time that they were last pinged. This also works for select third-party earbuds that are Find My compatible, such as the Belkin Soundform Freedom.
  • Samsung: In order to track your Galaxy Buds, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your Android phone and select Find My Earbuds. You’ll then be prompted to install Samsung’s SmartThings app, which will show your buds’ last known location on a map. Note that the Galaxy Buds app for iOS also features Find My Earbuds functionality, but it’s limited to the Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Buds Live.
  • Jabra: Open the Jabra Sound+ app on your iOS or Android phone, and select Find My Jabra. You’ll then see a map of your earbuds’ last known location, as well as the time that they were last connected to your phone.
  • Bose: You can track your missing Bose earbuds (such as the QuietComfort or Bose Sport) using the Bose Connect app for iOS and Android.

Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed price at the time of publication.

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How much would it cost to get one AirPod replaced?

How to Replace Lost AirPods or AirPods Case.

Can I replace just one AirPod?

You can replace a single AirPod (left or right AirPod) or a Charging Case for a fee. Use our “Get an Estimate” tool to review potential costs if you get service directly from Apple. If you go to another service provider, they can set their own fees, so ask them for an estimate.