Are AirPods Pro 3 worth buying in 2026?

Updated Nov 15, 2026 from 59 real prices

Only at a discount

Only at a discount. The AirPods Pro 3 lose value fast.

Used ones in Good condition sell for $115–$140, just 52% of the $249 launch price after 14 months. Buy used, or wait for a deep sale; paying full price means losing 48% of it if you sell.

Full price history and resale data for the AirPods Pro 3

The numbers

Used, Good condition: $115–$140 (typical $130, from 48 current eBay listings).
Used, Excellent condition: $160–$177 (11 prices).
Launch price: $249, released September 2025.
Coming up: Black Friday starts Nov 27, 2026 (usually about 15% off).

AirPods Pro 3 vs. the alternatives, used

Model	Launch price	Used (Good)	Value kept
AirPods Pro 3	$249	$130	52%
AirPods Max	$549	$239	44%

Used (Good) is the typical eBay price in Good condition. Value kept is that price as a share of the launch price.

Questions people ask

Are AirPods Pro 3 worth buying in 2026?

Only at a discount. The AirPods Pro 3 lose value fast. Used ones in Good condition sell for $115–$140, just 52% of the $249 launch price after 14 months. Buy used, or wait for a deep sale; paying full price means losing 48% of it if you sell.

How much are used AirPods Pro 3 worth?

In Good condition, $115–$140, with a typical price of $130 (48 current eBay listings). In Excellent condition, $160–$177.

Should I buy AirPods Pro 3 new or used?

Used, if you're comfortable with it. A used one in Good condition costs about $119 less than the $249 launch price.

Do AirPods Pro 3 hold their value?

Not very well. After 14 months, used ones in Good condition sell for about 52% of the launch price.

Will AirPods Pro 3 go on sale?

Black Friday starts Nov 27, 2026 (usually about 15% off). Store sales lower the new price, not used prices, so compare both before you buy.

Prices come from eBay and store listings we collect every day, matched to the exact model. Brands can never pay to change them. How we calculate · More “is it worth it?” answers