There’s a warranty period on them as long as they’re new and from an approved vendor (Amazon is one as well as Costco). If they’re selling them at full price but with free AppleCare, I’d do that. Answer from Cleercutter on reddit.com
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reddit.com › r/airpods › i just picked up the new airpods 4 and i was actually impressed with the nc with it, i had to buy it.
r/airpods on Reddit: I just picked up the new AirPods 4 and I was actually impressed with the NC with it, I had to buy it.
September 21, 2024 - I went to Apple Store to try it first and just instantly fell in love of how comfortable it was while using NC feature you find from AirPods Pro 2. With AirPods Pro 2 I get an ear fatigue afterwards but I think this one, I won’t have that experience since it doesn’t dig into your canal.
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reddit.com › r/airpods › airpods 4 with anc - apple vs costco vs best buy
r/airpods on Reddit: Airpods 4 with ANC - Apple vs Costco vs Best Buy
November 14, 2024 -

Hi everyone,

I’m conflicted on where to get the Airpods 4 with ANC to get the most bang for my buck.

Given that they were released not too long ago, I assume there won’t be any discounts from i.e. Best Buy during Black Friday. Should I just get them now?

Apple - easiest to get from the source, legit and free engraving Costco - good and longer return policy Best Buy - possible trade in in the future?

Thanks!

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reddit.com › r/costcocanada › airpods 4
r/CostcoCanada on Reddit: Airpods 4
July 5, 2025 -

Hey, I ordered airpods 4 through the app and received it a few days ago. I just started using them and they keep falling off my ear. Will Costco accept it in return or it’s a lost cause? Has anyone tried to return them?

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reddit.com › r/airpods › is costco the best place to buy airpods because of the free applecare+?
r/airpods on Reddit: Is Costco the best place to buy AirPods because of the free AppleCare+?
November 2, 2025 -

I bought the Pro 3 during a recent Amazon sale but I just saw Costco has them (full price) with apparently 2 years of AppleCare included.

I’m relatively new to the Apple ecosystem and didn’t realize the warranty coverage differed like this… does anyone know what I get with just a “regular” purchase somewhere like Amazon versus what Costco offers?

Would it be a good idea to return mine and get the Costco ones solely due to the extended warranty?

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reddit.com › r/buildapcsales › [headphones] apple airpods 4 wireless earbuds - $119.00/$169.00 w/ active noise cancellation (amazon)
r/buildapcsales on Reddit: [Headphones] Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds - $119.00/$169.00 w/ Active Noise Cancellation (Amazon)
September 24, 2024 - I think you should clean your ears and airpods more often, I’ve had my gen 1 pros since release and the ANC quality has not changed at all · Continue this thread Continue this thread Continue this thread Continue this thread Continue this thread Continue this thread ... Costco gets them for better return policy, have had bad luck with battery degrading significantly faster on one AirPod vs the other.
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reddit.com › r/buildapcsales › [headphones] apple airpods 4 with active noise cancellation- $139
r/buildapcsales on Reddit: [Headphones] Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation- $139
December 6, 2024 - At first was kind of sad til they turned on and I had the same cancellation feeling I had when I first tried the Max. The 4s may be superior especially since you can buy in ear tips for them. Continue this thread Continue this thread ... Same price at Costco until December 8.
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Pro 2 have better sound and ANC. It’s a no-brainer if they fit well and are comfy. They are not comfy for my ears, and i dislike in-ear buds in general. So for me, the Airpods 4 with good-enough ANC is something of a dream come true.
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Hi! I have bought both Airpods 4 anc and Airpods Pro 2. The idea is to keep one pair. I first tested Airpods 4 and was very pleasantly surprised. The sound is superb and the anc is far beyond my expectations. Then opened my AirPods Pro 2. Was instead very disappointed. The sound is for me not nearly as pleasant. Anc was pretty much the same. If Airpods Pro 2 is 100% then Airpods 4 is 80% anc. Bass was much more clear and controlled at lower volumes on the airpods 4. I like to listen at 50-60% and turn it up a bit every now and then if a good song comes on. I also experience female vocals much better and present on the AirPods 4. The AirPods Pro 2 has much sharper and harsh tones in the high register and is therefore not as satisfying at higher volumes for me. The mid tones and base ware underwhelming on 2´s. Adaptive EQ seems to work better on AirPods 4. Also I often use spatial audio in Stereo mode and the separation is experienced extremely well. I like AirPods Pro 2 without special audio because of the sharp tones. Tested all sizes of ear tips and get a "good seal" according to apple on all of them. They also feel like they fit properly especially with XS. AirPods 4 fit me like a glove. Won't fall out and feel real snug. It feels like I missed something? I was hoping to like the Airpods Pro 2 because of it's better battery life and other features. I understand that everyone has different ears and that good sound is subjective. But the AirPods Pro 2 really disappointed me in comparison. I think AirPods Pro 2 sounds more like AirPods Pro 1 as I remember them. While AirPods 4 sound closer to AirPods Max in signature.
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reddit.com › r/airpods › should i buy the airpods 4 or the airpods pro 2?
r/airpods on Reddit: Should I buy the AirPods 4 or the AirPods Pro 2?
December 13, 2024 -

I’m actually confused on how the latest brand of AirPods are actually cheaper than an older model. Does that mean that the Pro 2 is actually better hence the higher price?

I’ve used the AirPods Pro 2 before but lost one so just looking to buy a whole new set. My fear with the AirPods 4 is that they won’t fit in my ears because they don’t have the silicone tips on them. Which version is better?

I’m considering the AirPods 4 because it’s newer and somehow cheaper but I’m not sure since I’m more used to the older model. What should I do?

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reddit.com › r/airpods › airpods from costco - weird packaging/legit check
r/airpods on Reddit: AirPods from Costco - weird packaging/legit check
September 7, 2023 -

Just took delivery of my AirPods Pro from Costco, and the pull tabs looked a little strange, almost like they weren’t centered on the seam.

The bottom one was still sealed, but as you can see the top one was not. The packaging on the inside looks legit though and there is no plastic missing from there. And the serial number checks out. Am I all good?

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reddit.com › r/buildapcsales › [headphones] airpods 4 $80 | airpods 4 with anc $110 | airpods pro 2 $139 | airpods pro 3 $220
r/buildapcsales on Reddit: [Headphones] AirPods 4 $80 | AirPods 4 with ANC $110 | AirPods Pro 2 $139 | AirPods Pro 3 $220
3 weeks ago - Ah, gotcha, I had the Pro 2 for a little while and while I absolutely loved the sound quality, Apple's arbitrary anti-competitive tactics making the higher end features locked behind Apple phones + my clogged Eustacheon tubes making it impossible to wear in-ear earbuds forced me to return it to Costco. However I recently learned that someone with some free time was able to hack open Apple's walled garden bs to get Android to work with AirPods and use a majority of its features, unfortunately it only works on rooted phones.
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reddit.com › r/airpods › anybody ever buy airpods from costco? should i buy from costco?
r/airpods on Reddit: Anybody ever buy AirPods from Costco? Should I buy from Costco?
November 22, 2024 - I always buy headphones at Costco if I can otherwise if they start acting up you’re still stuck with them unless AppleCare fixes them. Costco return policy is insanely good! Hopefully that’ll never change. I have an old pair of AirPods Pro I passed on to my Husband from Amazon that are still ok but I do try to find most of my stuff from Costco.
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reddit.com › r/apple › apple airpods 4 review: defying expectations
r/apple on Reddit: Apple AirPods 4 review: defying expectations
September 16, 2024 - This is the best airpods sploosh I have ever heard. ... I preordered these so I’m excited to see how they’ll fit. My pros slip out of my ears sometimes. ... Please make a review after a week of using them.
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reddit.com › r/airpods › airpods 4 for $75 or 4 anc $126
r/airpods on Reddit: AirPods 4 for $75 or 4 ANC $126
December 11, 2024 -

Uber eats gift cards $80 for $100

Uber eats promo 40% off at Target.

Prices are including tax and deducting the $20 saved from Costco. Not including tip Merry Christmas

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reddit.com › r › airpods › comments › uubs3a › save_money_buy_your_airpods_from_costco
Save money, buy your AirPods from Costco
September 10, 2021 - You don't have to worry about quality. Costco is normally A+ for technology, and they are even a certified Apple reseller. ... depending on what you're looking at, between a 13% and 20% discount on AirPods.