Headphones & Earbuds: warranties compared
19 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
13 of 19 brands cover headphones & earbuds in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 2 years, from 6 brands. 5 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Bowers & Wilkins32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Denon32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 3JLab32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 4Razer32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 5Sennheiser32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 6Shokz32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 7Bose31/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Passive loudspeakers
- 8Apple21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 9Beats21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 10Klipsch21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 11Raycon21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 12Skullcandy21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 13Yamaha21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 14Philips15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Headphones (TAH8506)
- 15Soundcore14/100Full: NonePartial: to 18 monthsPartial covers: Whole product
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Accidental breaks and misuse7 of 19 brands
- Batteries6 of 19 brands
- Normal wear and tear6 of 19 brands
- Water damage6 of 19 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks3 of 19 brands
- Noise1 of 19 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for headphones & earbuds.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
Show all 22 stores
- Guitar CenterMost items45 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- VerizonMost items30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- GameStopMost items15 days
- CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
- StaplesOpened headphones, headsets and earbudsNo returns
- SweetwaterSoftware, authorization keys, earphones and in-ear products, tubes, replacement speakers and parts, turntable cartridges and styliNo returns
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesGaming consoles, gaming PCs, drones; opened headphones, Apple, Bose and Sonos productsNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for headphones & earbuds where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
More Electronics warranties
- Speakers & Soundbars: warranties compared27 brands
- Smart Home: warranties compared18 brands
- Gaming: warranties compared15 brands
- Smartwatches & Wearables: warranties compared14 brands
- TVs: warranties compared14 brands
- GPS & Navigation: warranties compared13 brands
- Cameras & Lenses: warranties compared13 brands
- Computer Accessories: warranties compared13 brands
- Laptops & Computers: warranties compared12 brands
- Security Cameras & Doorbells: warranties compared11 brands
- Pro Audio & Music Gear: warranties compared10 brands
- Phones: warranties compared10 brands
Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of headphones & earbuds has the best warranty?
On paper, Bowers & Wilkins scores highest, with 2 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on headphones & earbuds really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
2 of 19 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
Forward the receipt and I-BUY.AI tracks the return window and warranty for you.