Your AirPods came with a handy little case that protects the earbuds during charging and storage. I’ve dropped mine while literally standing on a ladder (don’t ask) and the AirPods came through unscathed. But what protects the case itself? It’ll survive a lot of spills just fine, but one of these days you’ll drop your AirPods at just the right angle to cause the case to undergo a rapid, unintentional disassembly. If you worry about that eventuality, maybe you should slip your case into its own case. Here’s a collection of cases I picked with an eye on budget — you can get any of these for less than $15.
Neotrixqi
The AirPods case is fairly rugged to begin with, so I don’t feel like you need to enclose it in a mil-spec-rated ruggedized case for safety — a thin layer of silicone should do. There are a lot of cases like this one under $10 or so that include a dust cover for the charging port, let the LED shine through and have a loop for a D-ring, but this one is also resistant to water, which could come in handy at the beach or while standing over the sink.
MOBOSI
In a sense, the Mobosi Military AirPods Case Cover is pretty typical — it’s a rubberized case that you slip over your AirPods case, and it comes with a secure mount for a D-ring. But the gorgeous diagonal ribbing gives this case a military sort of vibe, and helps grippability at the same time.
Right now, this $15 case is available for 5% off when you click the coupon on the product page.
Elago
Most cases are very functional — just impact-resistant sleeves for your AirPods case. But we need some whimsy in our lives, which is why I love this surprisingly detailed mini car. The headlights and taillights glow in the dark, and the solid silicone mold means it’s as shock-absorbent as Flubber. Despite its shape, it doesn’t interfere with wireless charging, either.
Doboli
Your AirPods Pro slide into this silicone case that’s available in over a dozen colors. The LED charging light is visible, the case doesn’t interfere with wireless charging and the whole thing is water-resistant.
ZtotopCase
Most cases are soft, rubberized silicone, but the Ztotop Case for AirPods Pro is a combination of silicone and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), which results in an impact-resistant hard shell. The top of the cover uses adhesive to keep it attached to the hinged lid of the case, and it comes with a D-ring that attaches to a hard point on the case. It’s open on the bottom to allow wired charging, and it doesn’t interefere with wireless charging.
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