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AirPods are one of the most popular tech accessories of the past decade, and it’s not hard to see why: They’re wireless, stylish, and offer top-quality sound in a in a tiny package. Since they’re used every day for exercise, work, and entertainment, they're subject to plenty of opportunities to get dropped, scratched, or sustain water damage. However, you don't need to restrict your use of your AirPods to your home to keep them safe; one of the easiest—and cheapest—ways you can shield your AirPods is by investing in a protective case.
These cases come in tons of different styles, materials, and colors, and are available for both AirPods and AirPods Pro models. Since there are so many options out there, we've gathered some of our favorites to help you narrow your search.
Best AirPods Cases
How We Selected
To find the best AirPods cases among the many options on the market, we researched the most popular models available and considered price, design, durability, and features. We looked at both expert reviews and more than 130,000 customer ratings, written by people who’ve bought these models on sites like Amazon, to settle on the AirPods cases you'll find below.
Key Specs
- Type: AirPods
- Color Options: 27
If you're looking for a basic AirPods case that offers both grip and protection, you can't go wrong with a classic silicone sleeve like this one. This model comes in 27 different colors, and has a close fit design that's easy to get on and off, but still hugs the AirPods case underneath tightly. It has a carabiner for attaching it to a bag or belt loop, and can charge wirelessly or with a wire.
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Key Specs
- Type: AirPods
- Color Options: 4
If you suffer from chronic clumsiness, chances are you have dropped—and probably broken—some expensive tech in your lifetime. Fortunately, investing in a drop-proof AirPods case like this one can help save your headphones from an untimely demise. This case is made from soft TPU, which provides a super protective outside layer without being bulky and hard.
Key Specs
- Type: AirPods
- Color Options: 7
If water damage is a major concern, consider this waterproof AirPods case. When properly sealed, it is completely waterproof up to a meter underwater. Though we wouldn’t suggest taking it for a swim, it could survive a drop in a puddle or a downpour of rain. The premium silicone it’s made from also protects against drops, scratches, and dirt, and it comes in seven different color options.
Key Specs
- Type: AirPods
- Color Options: 3
These fun cases turn your AirPods into your favorite snacks. They come in a pack of three including a Takis bag, a Hubba Bubba Bubble tape container, and a Gatorade bottle. They're made from silicone and come attached to carabiners, making them them easy to secure to keys, bags, and belt loops. Their silicone exterior helps protect the AirPods case underneath, and their cute designs are certainly a conversation starter.
Key Specs
- Type: AirPods
- Color Options: 5
If you're looking for a sophisticated AirPods case, this leather cover could be the perfect choice. It fits closely to the AirPods, so it won't fall out or slide around. It allows for both wired and wireless charging, and has a protective under layer, which helps protect it if you drop it. It's available in five different color options and comes with a keychain attachment and a carabiner.
Key Specs
- Type: AirPods Pro
- Color Options: 5
Extreme sports enthusiasts often put themselves—and their electronics—in precarious situations, but this ultra-rugged case is the answer to your concerns about tech protection. This case is drop-proof, dirt-proof, and even has a security lock on the side to help keep the top on. It features a large carabiner, which can clip onto a key ring or belt loop, and it even comes in a few different color options.
Key Specs
- Type: AirPods Pro
- Color Options: 6
The biggest flaw with Apple's AirPods case is that it can flip open easily—even when you don't want it to—causing the AirPods inside to fall out despite being magnetic. This case helps prevent that from happening, keeping your headphones secure at all times. It not only has a super rugged case cover that can hold up against drops and dirt, but the locking feature prevents it from opening until you physically unlock it.
Before joining Runner's World, Gabrielle Hondorp spent 6 years in running retail (she has tested top gear from shoes, to watches, to rain jackets which has expanded her expertise—and her closets); she specializes in health and wellness, and is an expert on running gear from head-to-toe. Gabi began her journalism career as a Digital Editorial Fellow for Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine, and has since advanced to a Runner's World Editor specializing in commerce. She has a double degree in English and Media and Communication from Muhlenberg College where she also ran cross country and track.
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