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Open Box/Excellent: Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds

$155

$220

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Best Buy has Open Box: Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds (White, MFHP4LL/A) on sale as listed below. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Available:

Open Box/Excellent $154.99
- Works and looks like new.
- Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
Open Box/Good $142.99
- Pickup only
- Works like new.
- May have minor scratches or dents.
- May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
Open Box/Fair $131.99
- Pickup only
- Works like new.
- May have larger dents or scratches.
- May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.

Product Details:

World's Best Active Noise Cancellation: Blocks up to 2× more noise than AirPods Pro 2 for total immersion
Breakthrough Audio: New acoustic design with powerful bass, crystal-clear details, vivid vocals, and 3D spatial audio
Heart Rate Monitoring: Tracks heart rate & calories across 50 workout types; integrates with Move ring, steps, and Apple Intelligence Workout Buddy
Live Translation: Real-time cross-language translation powered by Apple Intelligence
Extended Battery: Up to 8 hours with ANC on (single charge); up to 10 hours in Transparency/Hearing Aid mode
Perfect Fit: All-new ear tips in 5 sizes (XXS to L) for secure seal and optimized sound
Hearing Health Features: At-home Hearing Test, clinically proven Hearing Aid with auto Conversation Boost, and active Hearing Protection
Personalized Sound: Next-gen Adaptive EQ + inward-facing mics adjust audio in real time to your ears and fit
Seamless Apple Integration: Auto device switching, Audio Sharing with another pair of AirPods, and MagSafe charging case with speaker & lanyard loop

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff

About this deal:
- This offer matches this recent previous frontpage deal which garnered 130 thumbs up.
About this product:
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 6.6k Best Buy customer reviews.
Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by starbucks

Open Box/Excellent $154.99
- Works and looks like new.
- Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
Open Box/Good $142.99
- Pickup only
- Works like new.
- May have minor scratches or dents.
- May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
Open Box/Fair $131.99
- Pickup only
- Works like new.
- May have larger dents or scratches.
- May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.

Product Details:

World's Best Active Noise Cancellation: Blocks up to 2× more noise than AirPods Pro 2 for total immersion
Breakthrough Audio: New acoustic design with powerful bass, crystal-clear details, vivid vocals, and 3D spatial audio
Heart Rate Monitoring: Tracks heart rate & calories across 50 workout types; integrates with Move ring, steps, and Apple Intelligence Workout Buddy
Live Translation: Real-time cross-language translation powered by Apple Intelligence
Extended Battery: Up to 8 hours with ANC on (single charge); up to 10 hours in Transparency/Hearing Aid mode
Perfect Fit: All-new ear tips in 5 sizes (XXS to L) for secure seal and optimized sound
Hearing Health Features: At-home Hearing Test, clinically proven Hearing Aid with auto Conversation Boost, and active Hearing Protection
Personalized Sound: Next-gen Adaptive EQ + inward-facing mics adjust audio in real time to your ears and fit
Seamless Apple Integration: Auto device switching, Audio Sharing with another pair of AirPods, and MagSafe charging case with speaker & lanyard loop

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff

About this deal:
- This offer matches this recent previous frontpage deal which garnered 130 thumbs up.
About this product:
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 6.6k Best Buy customer reviews.
Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by starbucks

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10/10/26	Amazon	$199	2
10/06/26	Best Buy	$148 Frontpage	15
10/05/26	Target	$180 Popular	1
10/05/26	Walmart	$179 Frontpage	37
10/04/26	Amazon	$179 Frontpage	98
10/03/26	Amazon	$200	1
10/02/26	Target	$200 Popular	24
09/21/26	Amazon	$199 Frontpage	66
09/06/26	Target	$200 Popular	4
09/02/26	Amazon	$199 Popular	21
08/28/26	Walmart	$200	11
08/23/26	Amazon	$190 Frontpage	18
08/18/26	Best Buy	$190 Frontpage	27
08/11/26	Walmart	$190 Frontpage	8
08/11/26	Target	$190 Frontpage	4
08/09/26	Target	$200	2
08/05/26	Best Buy	$190 Frontpage	19
08/05/26	Amazon	$190 Frontpage	49
08/05/26	Best Buy	$200 Popular	1
08/02/26	Amazon	$200 Popular	11

Top Comments

BoastfulMint676

3Comments

14Reputation

Idk how to tell yall. BUT DO NOT
EVER BUY ANY USED / OPEN BOX AirPods. 80% of them are scams and I have been scammed thru the AirPods Pros 3 thru EBay and BEST BUY. Best Buy initially didn't approve my refund and I had to argue with BEST BUY to get a refund as the IMEI on the AirPods was different than the box, as people buy new AirPods and swap them with fake ones. Trust me spend the extra $50-100 and get the real official brand new pair and save yourself a favor in the future.

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NeatLocket6363

4Comments

10Reputation

I would be scared of ppl swapping it with fake and returning them

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Community Reviews

These AirPods Pro 3 open box units can arrive close to new, with intact tips, active warranty, latest firmware, strong call quality, and even the heart rate sensor working. The earbuds also stay in the ears well, and pairing in store or checking the serial number before leaving can confirm they are legitimate and not tied to another account. The main risk is open box fraud or mishandling, including swapped or fake earbuds, serial number mismatches, and Find My lock issues that can make returns painful. A careful in store inspection matters here.

The earbuds can include an active warranty tied to the serial number through late November 2026.
justinmarguet
The heart-rate sensor can function and the firmware can be updated to the latest version.
justinmarguet
The earbuds can stay in the ears well during use.
stnicholas
Apple support can provide an express replacement for FindMy-locked units when a case is opened.
stelkes9

Open-box AirPods can be swapped with fakes and returned, creating a serial number mismatch versus the box.
BoastfulMint676
FindMy-locked AirPods can be effectively impossible to unlock because only the previous owner can unlock the account.
Itzjaybay
Open-box condition ratings can be misleading, with items arriving scratched or barely matching the listed condition.
Keats852
Returns for open-box AirPods can become difficult when serial numbers do not match the invoice.
EfficientAction886

Common Questions (5)

Try pairing and checking Find My immediately in the store; if they are still tied to another account, return them on the spot. If you already have them, Apple support may be able to replace the earbuds and case through an express replacement case when the issue is tied to Find My locking.
jondaman sagy_71 stelkes9 sagy_71
Yes. Open-box units can arrive swapped with fakes, mismatched earbuds, or a serial number that does not match the box or invoice. A quick check is to pair them with an iPhone in store and verify the serial numbers, Find My status, and that both earbuds and the case match before leaving.
BoastfulMint676 Theultra85 Enewarf EfficientAction886
The main savings is usually about $50-$100, but open-box AirPods carry a real risk of swapped, locked, scratched, or incomplete units. Buying new avoids the serial-number, Find My, and return headaches that can come with open-box purchases.
SuplexCity BoastfulMint676 Keats852 mvnjpy
Check that iPhone pairing launches the Apple animation, Find My attaches correctly, ANC and Transparency produce an audible change, firmware updates stick, and left/right earbuds do not share the same serial number. Missing call controls, automatic ear detection, or a case-only Find My result are strong warning signs.
xilluzionx mama2max mama2max satyenshah
Apple support can sometimes replace a Find My-locked set through an express replacement case, including both earbuds and the charging case, and the warranty can transfer to the replacement serial number. If the issue is only account locking rather than hardware failure, coverage is not guaranteed and may depend on support handling.
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41 Comments

Enewarf

Mar 6, 2026 7:25 AM

48 Comments

Joined Oct 2010

EnewarfMar 6, 2026 7:25 AM

48 Comments

Had an issue with these where one of the buds was swapped out with one from another case. Totally unusable and Apple couldn't help - ended up returning & just buying direct from them.

justinmarguet

Mar 6, 2026 8:45 AM

367 Comments

Joined Aug 2011

justinmarguetMar 6, 2026 8:45 AM

367 Comments

See below

Last edited by justinmarguet March 6, 2026 at 02:09 AM.

justinmarguet

Mar 6, 2026 8:47 AM

367 Comments

Joined Aug 2011

justinmarguetMar 6, 2026 8:47 AM

367 Comments

Mine had tips still in the original packaging and warranty active on the associated serial number until November 27, 2026. This can be faked but it also has a functioning heartbeat sensor and is updated to the latest firmware, neither of which would be likely or maybe even possible in a counterfeit.
Everything else checked out. Seems I saved $100 on basically new.

Last edited by justinmarguet March 6, 2026 at 03:08 AM.

GreyShoe978

Mar 6, 2026 2:17 PM

307 Comments

Joined Jan 2020

GreyShoe978Mar 6, 2026 2:17 PM

307 Comments

Price is now 175.99. 20 dollars more!

Yumworm

Mar 6, 2026 2:48 PM

188 Comments

Joined Feb 2017

YumwormMar 6, 2026 2:48 PM

188 Comments

Quote from Itzjaybay

You're pretty much out of luck. I have the same problem. Only the previous owner can unlock. Only thing I can think of is to have them actually break and need to use the AppleCare or Best Buy warranty. As they are now, it's not technically a product hardware issue so they wouldn't qualify from Apple at least for warranty just because of the pairing issue.

Same issue, frustrating. Best Buy should have checked before they accept returns of these devices.

satyenshah

Mar 6, 2026 2:48 PM

261 Comments

Joined May 2016

satyenshahMar 6, 2026 2:48 PM

261 Comments

Three telltale signs of fakes: 1) The FindMy doesn't work right 2) you can toggle on/off the noise cancelling and transparency but it doesn't make an audible difference 3) firmware update doesn't stick.

Counterfeit Airpods and even counterfeit iPhones today are very convincing and very common. The packaging and finish are almost perfect. If you don't already know what to look for, you might not realize you bought a fake for hours or days.

RaGe420

Mar 6, 2026 3:52 PM

6.6K Comments

Joined Jan 2007

RaGe420Mar 6, 2026 3:52 PM

6.6K Comments

Quote from Yumworm

Same issue, frustrating. Best Buy should have checked before they accept returns of these devices.

In the previous thread a user was able to get them swapped out by apple by opening a case and providing all purchase info. Might be worth a shot.

CleverDime6983

Mar 6, 2026 4:06 PM

6 Comments

Joined Dec 2022

CleverDime6983Mar 6, 2026 4:06 PM

6 Comments

It was a gamble but got a pair yesterday no issue with receiving a fake pair I do like that compared to my 4s with anc and my twos the call quality is better would say just pair in store and verify serial numbers before leaving or have apple genius verify validity

EfficientAction886

Mar 6, 2026 5:03 PM

2 Comments

Joined Jul 2019

EfficientAction886Mar 6, 2026 5:03 PM

2 Comments

Quote from SeriousTent8734

You can easily return them if you find out they are fake

I got in on this deal and got an "excellent" condition item. What arrived was a scratched up case, no box, and when I brought it to Best Buy to return they said the serial number did not match the invoice and denied my return. Had to open a case with corporate. Total nightmare, either someone made a mistake at shipping or some sales associate decided they wanted a newer unit. I'd never buy an open box again!

EfficientAction886

Mar 6, 2026 5:05 PM

2 Comments

Joined Jul 2019

EfficientAction886Mar 6, 2026 5:05 PM

2 Comments

Quote from BoastfulMint676

Idk how to tell yall. BUT DO NOTEVER BUY ANY USED / OPEN BOX AirPods. 80% of them are scams and I have been scammed thru the AirPods Pros 3 thru EBay and BEST BUY. Best Buy initially didn't approve my refund and I had to argue with BEST BUY to get a refund as the IMEI on the AirPods was different than the box, as people buy new AirPods and swap them with fake ones. Trust me spend the extra $50-100 and get the real official brand new pair and save yourself a favor in the future.

I learned this the hard way yesterday. Serial number didn't match and now I've opened a case with corporate.

Hochi

Mar 6, 2026 6:45 PM

1K Comments

Joined Jan 2011

HochiMar 6, 2026 6:45 PM

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Quote from EfficientAction886

You should have ask for a manager. I had the same serial mismatch and the employee processed the return with no issues in my case. Did go to the store shortly after it was delivered thus not sure if that made a difference

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Open Box/Excellent: Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds

$155

$220

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What should I do if AirPods Pro 3 are still attached to the previous owner's account?

Can open-box AirPods Pro 3 be fake or swapped with another pair?

Should I buy open-box AirPods Pro 3 instead of new?

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