Should I buy AppleCare+ for AirPods Pro? Is the AppleCare+ service plan useful?

Do I need AppleCare+ for AirPods Pro? The AppleCare+ service plan is a very powerful activity launched by Apple. Apple users who buy this service can replace it with a new one within the warranty period for free! However, there is a limit to the number of times, but the AppleCare+ service is not cheap. Next, let’s take a look at the specific introduction.

What is Apple Care+

Price: 299 yuan for two years

Contents: Equivalent to an enhanced and extended version of the warranty. AirPods pro comes with a one-year free warranty by default, but this warranty does not cover accidental damage (such as water ingress, dropping by yourself, or being stepped on), while Apple Care+ (hereinafter referred to as AC+) covers it all, and the time is increased to two years.

Specific protection content

1. This is the most important. Based on my previous experience, within two years, if the battery capacity is less than 80%, it will be replaced for free (note that it is free);

2. Within two years, if it is accidentally soaked in water, it will be dropped. If it breaks, gets stepped on, or suffers various injuries, you can exchange it for 199 yuan. The editor asked the customer service of Genius Bar today. This exchange is usually a full set of new ones (two opportunities). 3. Renewal requires a complete "corpse". Simply put, it means to take care of the damage and don't throw it away.

Do you need to buy AppleCare+ for AirPods Pro? 

It is necessary to buy it

1. Because the battery loss of Pro cannot be seen on the mobile phone, 80% of the time you have to register yourself if you feel that the battery life is no longer good, and let the engineer test it to determine whether it needs to be replaced.

2. Earplug covers are consumables and are not guaranteed.

3. If there was an accident, I specifically asked if it was a bug if it was intentionally damaged and I wanted to replace it with a new one. The engineer clearly replied that if you are willing to pay 199, of course you can. So there is no need to feel guilty.

The update cycle of AirPods is much longer than that of other Apple products. iPhone, iPad, and MacBook are basically updated every year, while Pro2 may take two or three years. From this point of view, it is worth replacing after two years!

Whether it is a device purchased from a direct-operated store or elsewhere, you can buy AC+ within 60 days of purchase. Bring the shopping voucher and the device. If you don’t have the voucher, you can check the serial number of the device. If the equipment is purchased from a third party, it is necessary to check whether there is any problem, but it is not difficult.

Is the AppleCare+ service plan useful?

Currently, the price of AppleCare Plus for the iPhone series has been increased, and the price increase is not small. But it is still recommended to buy one if conditions permit. As long as you don't lose your phone, it's absolutely worth it. The iPad series, including iPad and iPad Pro, are recommended to be bound as much as possible. For example, my iPad Pro was not directly bound to AppleCare Plus because I bought it from Vipshop. After using it for more than a month, I felt uneasy and empty. Then I signed up for AppleCare Plus on the 59th day, and I felt relieved. From now on, no matter what games my brother borrows my iPad to play, I don’t have to keep an eye on him. The insurance is not only for myself, but it can also bring a better experience to others.