Broken AirPods Max headband arch replacement cost

After using the AirPods for about two weeks, the headband arch broke. When I searched for a replacement, it showed around $160. How is it possible that a part that is easily broken is worth the price of a new headphone?



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Original Title: Broken headband arch

Posted on Sep 20, 2025 10:54 PM

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Sep 21, 2025 12:06 AM in response to murat.kol

"Broken AirPods Max headband arch replacement cost: After using the AirPods for about two weeks, the headband arch broke. When I searched for a replacement, it showed around $160. How is it possible that a part that is easily broken is worth the price of a new headphone?"

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Price of Damaged AirPods:

That's the price that was made by Apple. These are just user-to-user support forums. No one here has any say in what Apple charges. AppleCare does not fix intentional, nor accidental damages; so, even if you had AppleCare, Apple, at its discretion, would make that charge. Maybe if you purchased this from a retailer, then they would have offered you coverage of their own that would cover this.

Broken AirPods Max headband arch replacement cost

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