The first third-party cases for Apple AirPods Max are better than the originals

If you’ve been tracking Apple product launches recently, you might be familiar with the AirPods Max earbuds and the Smart Cover that comes with them. It’s worth noting that the cover case, in particular, received a lot of criticism on the internet at launch and was mocked because it looked like a bra. Many even said that they may not take the case with them when traveling. Some of them said that they don’t really protect AirPods Max.

However, in less than two weeks, the headphones now have their first third-party accessory coming from Waterfield Designs. And it looks like a case that Apple should have introduced in the first place.

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The AirPods Max Shield Case from Waterfield Designs is a clamshell case that can hold the entire earphone and not just the earbuds like the original smart case. It has a leather exterior and a foam cover on the inside, along with a luxurious interior for its high-end headphones. In addition, there is a waterproof zipper on the outside to carry some extra accessories like the charging cable.

Also, there is a slot inside that can store a power adapter. What’s interesting is that the case can hold the AirPods Max with or without the original smart case.

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In addition, there is a set of magnetic ‘butterfly wings’ that fit between the two earbuds and prevent them from hitting each other during travel. Like Apple’s Smart Case, these wings put the headphones into an ultra-low power mode to save battery life.

You can get the new AirPods Max protective case from Waterfield Designs for $ 99 in the US Shipping will start on December 31st. You can get it in Waxed Canvas and Chocolate Brown Leather or Ballistic Nylon and Black, Blue or Crimson Leather.