How much does it cost to replace a single AirPod? (2026)
Replacing one single AirPod in the Netherlands costs between €33.80 and €99, depending on where you buy. A separate charging case costs between €23.80 and €109. Apple charges the highest price for a brand-new part, private sales are priced inconsistently but come without warranty, and refurbished is the most affordable route with warranty. Below, all channels side by side. Prices checked August 2026.
All channels in one table
| Channel | Price | Delivery time | Warranty | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple (official replacement service) | €79 per earbud (AirPods 2/3/4), €99 per earbud (Pro); case €69–€109; battery service €59 | Via a service process (Apple Store or mail-in service); Apple does not publish exact Dutch turnaround times | 90 days on the replacement | Low risk of counterfeits, but loss is NOT covered by AppleCare+ |
| Marktplaats / Vinted (private sellers) | €34–€59 (AirPods 2 earbud) up to €76–€109 (Pro 2 earbud) | Immediately, depending on the seller | Usually none | Counterfeits, wrong generation or variant, no battery test |
| Bol.com / Amazon.nl | No original single earbuds or cases — only complete new sets | 1–2 days | N/A for a product that does not exist there | Non-original accessories do not solve the problem and often fit poorly |
| Repair shops | N/A — AirPods cannot be repaired at component level (iFixit score: 0/10) | N/A | N/A | Chance of rejection or a disguised module swap at an unknown rate |
| Refurbished chains (complete sets) | Only complete sets — no individual parts | 1–3 days | 1–2 years on the complete set | You pay again for parts you already have |
| Earbuds Restore (refurbished, individual) | Earbud from €33.80; charging case from €23.80 | From our own stock | 12 months | — |
Apple: the price ceiling
Apple sells individual replacement earbuds and cases through its service channel. For the standard AirPods (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation) you pay €79 per earbud, for all Pro generations €99. A replacement charging case costs €69 to €109, depending on the case type. If your set is still eligible for battery service, that costs €59 per earbud or case.
Important to know: loss and theft are not covered by AppleCare+ for AirPods. If you have lost an earbud, you always pay the full replacement price — even with AppleCare+.
Marktplaats and Vinted: cheap, but without a safety net
Buying from private sellers can work out cheaper: single AirPods 2 earbuds start at around €34, Pro 2 earbuds run up to €109 for items listed "as new". On the other hand, you almost never get a warranty, the battery condition has not been tested, and you have to check yourself whether the generation and variant match exactly — a USB-C earbud, for example, does not work with a Lightning case. Counterfeits are also a real risk with private sales.
Bol.com and Amazon: not an option for individual parts
Neither platform sells original single earbuds or separate charging cases. You will only find complete new sets at full price, or non-original accessories such as silicone tips — which do not solve the "lost one earbud" problem.
What about repairing?
AirPods are practically impossible to repair. iFixit gave the latest generation a repairability score of 0 out of 10: the batteries are glued in and the housing cannot be opened without damage. Dutch repair shops do offer AirPods repair pages, but do not publish concrete prices — in practice, "repair" comes down to replacing the entire earbud or the entire case.
The refurbished route: only replace what you are missing
At Earbuds Restore you buy exactly the part you have lost or broken: a left earbud, a right earbud or a separate charging case. Every part is original, tested and comes with a 12-month warranty. Earbuds start at €33.80, cases at €23.80 — a fraction of Apple's rate, with a safety net that private sales do not offer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy one single AirPod from Apple?
Yes, via Apple's service channel. You pay €79 per earbud for standard AirPods and €99 for Pro models. Loss is not covered by AppleCare+, so you always pay the full replacement rate.
Will a replacement earbud work with my existing set?
Yes, as long as the earbud is of exactly the same generation and variant as your remaining set. A Pro 2 earbud does not work with a Pro 3 set, and a USB-C variant does not work together with a Lightning case.
Is a second-hand earbud from Marktplaats safe?
It can be, but you run three risks: counterfeits, a wrong generation or variant, and an untested battery — almost always without warranty. A refurbished earbud with a 12-month warranty removes those three risks.
