AirPods Pro 2 Single Earbud Replacement in India: The Complete Guide

The AirPods Pro 2 is one of the most-lost earbuds in India — small, smooth, and easy to misplace on a commute or at the gym. If you have lost one side, the situation feels expensive, because Apple does not sell you "just the left bud" through a normal store checkout. But you have more options than Apple's website suggests, and most of them cost far less than a new pair. This guide covers everything an Indian AirPods Pro 2 owner needs to know to replace a single bud correctly and cheaply.

First: Confirm You Actually Have AirPods Pro 2

Apple has sold two physically similar "Pro" generations, and within Pro 2 there are two case variants. Getting this wrong means a bud that will never pair, so check carefully:

• Model number: Open Settings → Bluetooth → (i) next to your AirPods. AirPods Pro 2 buds carry the model number A2931 (left) and A2699/A2698 depending on revision. Pro 1 buds are A2083/A2084.
• USB-C vs Lightning: The original Pro 2 (2022) shipped with a Lightning case; the late-2023 revision moved to a USB-C case. The buds themselves are cross-compatible between these two cases, but always match the bud generation to your case.
• Engraving: Look on the bud stem and inside the case lid for tiny printed model text.

Option 1: Apple Official Single Replacement

Apple does replace individual AirPods, but not through the regular online store — you arrange it through Apple Support or an authorised service provider. As a rough guide for India:

Option 2: Buy a Single Used Bud (The Smart Choice)

Because an AirPods Pro 2 bud pairs to your case rather than to its twin, a single second-hand bud of the same generation works exactly like the one you lost. On BrokenGadgets.in, single AirPods Pro 2 buds typically list for ₹1,800–₹3,500 depending on condition and battery health — roughly a third to half of Apple's out-of-warranty price.