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When do you need an accessory for an accessory? When it is one of the most popular wireless headphones. From Apple AirPods Pro The headphones have created their own ecosystem of accessories, complete with supplemental cases and other accessories They help overcome minor deficiencies that, for some people, may be significant.
When it comes to Apple AirPods and its accessories, there is no shortage of variety. If you want a genuine leather case instead of silicone material, a charging case or a wireless charging case, they are all available. If you want a fun carrying case, a waterproof case, something with an included carabiner keychain, or something that hangs from your keychain, these are there too. If you’re looking to personalize things even more, you can even get an AirPods Pro case or AirPods case. The options are seemingly endless.
But you need to start somewhere. From the best case for AirPods Pro to the best wireless charger and more, here’s a look at some of CNET’s best accessory picks for AirPods, based on my own hands-on experience with each product. Most of them fall into the protective sleeve and headphone upgrade cubes, with a few other cool things I’ve found. I’ll update this as I try more of the best AirPods Pro accessories.
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You can find cheaper knockoff versions of the Catalyst AirPods Pro Case ($ 30), but the Catalyst is a better Apple AirPod case than many of the knockoffs, not to mention one of the best AirPods cases you can buy. This AirPods case protects the AirPods case itself and makes it completely waterproof. Another key feature: The included carabiner allows you to attach the case to a belt or backpack or use it as a keychain case to help prevent the wireless headphones from being lost. This Catalyst waterproof enclosure is currently available in black, blue, or red. Expect more colors in the future.
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For several years Comply has been the gold standard for memory foam eartips and now you can get tips from Comply for your AirPods Pro. I tested them and they work quite well and even the large tip fits well in the AirPods Pro charging case. Using Apple-issued tips, I found the AirPod Pro in my left ear to loosen a bit when running with the headphones. With the Comply tip, it didn’t come loose and fit very well. They also seem to help a bit with noise cancellation because you get an even tighter seal.
Comply tips are pretty expensive at $ 25. You can get foam tips that cost less (more like $ 12- $ 15), but like I said, Comply is the gold standard and it may be worth paying a little more. If you know your specific size, you will get three sets of tips in one package (the same size. Comply also sells a package with small, medium, and large tips, although it is currently only available on the Comply website, not Amazon). That might be a good option if you have a couple of people in your family who own AirPods Pro and have different sized ears.
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Nomad makes nice leather cases for the original iPhone and AirPods. Their Rugged AirPods Pro case is one of the best I’ve ever tried. This AirPod Pro case fits like a glove and wears well over time. It is available in three colors.
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Charlie and Jen’s husband and wife team at CharJenPro achieved a successful Kickstarter for AirPods foam earbuds in early 2020 and now have a growing line of AirPods Pro foam ear cushions, including the new AirFoams Pro Form Fit that has a little more. convex shape than the original AirFoams Pro ($ 25). A new Active model is coming soon that wraps a layer of silicone over the foam.
They are similar to the Comply tips, but I noticed that the Big Comply tip is a bit larger than the CharJenPro AirFoams Pro Form Fit. If you normally use a medium tip for your AirPods Pro, you may want to use a large foam tip, but the good news is that the M / L option comes with two tips so you can try both (there is also an S option / M). ).
The original CharJenPro foam tips come in a variety of colors, but the Form Fit is currently only available in black.
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There is no shortage of generic AirPods Pro cases on Amazon. I have been disappointed by several of them, including those from Spigen. This silicone case, which comes in several different color options, fits well and was thicker than some of the other generic AirPods cases I tested. It’s only $ 6. You can get it with or without AirPods Pro printing. (Initially, there were plenty of colors available, but currently that number has been narrowed down to just a couple of options. Hopefully that’s a temporary situation.)
Note that all silicone (rubber) covers tend to attract some dust.
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Again, when it comes to tough generic cases, there are dozens available on Amazon. However, this amBand model, which mainly sells smartwatch straps, manages to stand out with its attractive design and reasonable price ($ 12). Just keep in mind that it’s a bit bulky, but you can still charge your AirPods Pro wirelessly with the case on. It is available in 4 color options.
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If you are looking for a mini USB-C wireless charging dock for your AirPods Pro (or standard AirPods), this Satechi accessory is the perfect fit for your needs. It’s very compact, basically a bit bigger than the AirPods Pro case, and it fits easily in a pocket. Works with any USB-C port that emits power. The only problem is, you may have trouble connecting it if you have some kind of case on your computer (it has to be fully plugged into the port for it to work).
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RHA has a slightly different version of a wireless flight transmitter. This one has two foldable 3.5mm jacks – you can choose to use a 3.5mm jack or two for older in-flight systems that have two jacks. Both plugs snap back into the transmitter. The pairing process is the same as with the Twelve South transmitter and it was straightforward. Like that model, this one uses Bluetooth 5.0. It also has a 16-hour battery life and charges via USB-C. It also works with Nintendo Switch.
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What should you do if you want to use your AirPods with an inflight entertainment system or the TV built into a machine at the gym that requires a wired connection? Well, an alternative solution is to buy a Bluetooth transmitter that you can connect to any 3.5mm audio jack. There are several transmitters available from TaoTronics and other little known brands (I also tried TaoTronics).
To pair your AirPods with a transmitter, you need to turn off your phone’s Bluetooth (or just put it in airplane mode), put your AirPods in their case, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the transmitter until it goes into pairing mode, and then press the pairing button on the AirPods case. (This video explains how to pair your AirPods.)
The battery life is 16 hours and AirFly Pro uses Bluetooth 5.0.
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Made of sturdy leather and equipped with a snap closure system as well as a “leak prevention” S-Clip, the Twelve South AirSnap Leather Case is a slightly different version of the Apple AirPods Pro Case. It is available in three colors in leather for $ 35. You can charge your AirPods Pro wirelessly with the leather case on.
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AirPods Pro feature wireless charging, so you’ll need a wireless charging pad to take advantage of that feature. A good affordable option for both your AirPods Pro and your phone is the Anker PowerWave. It offers a 7.5 watt load for your iPhone and a 10 watt load for Android models that support it. It costs $ 14 but sometimes goes on sale for less than $ 10. Available in black, white and blue.
