$25 at Amazon
Comply foam eartips
Various eartips for AirPods Professional and AirPods 2
$17 at Amazon
Caseology Nano Pop case for AirPods Professional 2
Prime AirPods Professional 2 case for round $20
$6 at Amazon
Ouluoqi case
Low cost AirPods Professional 2 case that does the job
$19 at Amazon
Eartune Constancy UF-A reminiscence foam suggestions
High quality foam suggestions for AirPods Professional and Professional 2
$39 at Amazon
Woolnut leather-based case
Scandinavian leather-based AirPods Professional case
$20 at Amazon
Spigen Rugged Armor
Reasonably priced robust case for AirPods Professional 2
$48 at Walmart
CharJenPro AirFoams Professional Lively
Various foam ear suggestions for AirPods Professional and AirPods Professional 2
$23 at Amazon
Anker Foldable 3-in-1 Wi-fi Charging Station 335
Finest worth wi-fi docking station for AirPods and iPhone
$23 at Amazon
Spigen Magazine Armor
MagSafe-enabled AirPods Professional 2 case
$48 at Casetify
Casetify Extremely Affect case
Finest customizable AirPods Professional case
$20 at Amazon
PopSockets PopGrip AirPods Professional Holder + PopChain 2
PopSockets AirPods Professional case combo
$20 at Amazon
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$55 at Amazon
Twelve South AirFly Professional
Wi-fi transmitter for planes for AirPods Professional
$30 at Amazon
Satechi wi-fi charging dock
Mini USB-C wi-fi charging pad
$15 at Amazon
Anker Wi-fi Charging Pad 315
Reasonably priced wi-fi charging pad
$15 at Amazon
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$9 at Amazon
Spigen Common adjustable hand wrist strap
Prime lanyard for AirPods Professional 2
$9 at Amazon
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$11 at Amazon
Cobcobb Anti-Misplaced Wire sports activities lanyard
AirPods Professional leash
$11 at Amazon
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$40 at Amazon
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Premium robust case for AirPods Professional
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An adjunct for an adjunct would possibly seem to be a bizarre idea, however standard Apple equipment like its AirPods earbuds and headphones (AirPods Max) have created their very own cottage business of equipment, a plethora of which can be found for the unique AirPods Professional and upgraded AirPods Professional 2. (We have now a separate record of the greatest AirPods Max equipment.) Under, we have rounded up a number of the greatest AirPods Professional instances, substitute ear suggestions, lanyards and different equipment available on the market proper now.
The AirPods Professional 2 are the identical dimension as the unique AirPods Professional. Nevertheless, there are some small variations, essentially the most notable of that are the microphone configuration on the buds and a built-in speaker within the AirPods Professional 2’s charging case that emits a sonar-like sound when monitoring the buds within the Discover My app. Additionally, there’s now a spot on the AirPods Professional 2’s case to connect a lanyard.
Whereas instances designed for the unique AirPods Professional case match the AirPods Professional 2 simply superb, a case particularly designed for the AirPods Professional 2 could have cutouts for the speaker port and lanyard loop. In order for you a water-resistant case on your AirPods 2 (or AirPods Professional), these are likely to cowl all of the ports. You should buy a easy, low-cost case cowl manufactured from silicone rubber that gives respectable sufficient safety from dings and scratches. Or you should purchase fancier instances, some even manufactured from leather-based, that give your AirPods case a extra premium look whereas additionally offering safety.
Here is a take a look at CNET’s present prime picks for AirPods Professional and AirPods Professional 2 equipment based mostly on my hands-on expertise. I am going to replace this as I take a look at extra of one of the best AirPods Professional instances and equipment.
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Otterbox Core sequence instances for smartphones — and now the AirPods Professional 2 — are made of fifty% recycled supplies. However what I like about them is their texture. Not solely is that this AirPods case gentle to the contact but it surely additionally has a grippy really feel, and it is protecting too. You will discover cheaper silicone instances (see under), however that is really high-quality silicone that mixes in colourful flecks of recycled materials. What’s additionally good is that not like another silicone choices, Core sequence instances do not entice and present mud.
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You will discover cheaper knockoff variations of Catalyst’s AirPods Professional case ($30), however the Catalyst is a greater Apple AirPod case than lots of the imitators, to not point out one of many prime AirPods case choices you should purchase. This AirPods case cowl protects your AirPods’ personal case, in addition to makes it totally waterproof. One other key characteristic: The bundled removable carabiner enables you to strap the AirPods case onto a belt loop or backpack or use it as a keychain case to assist preserve your wi-fi earbuds from getting misplaced. This Catalyst waterproof case is obtainable in a number of coloration choices.
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For a number of years, Comply has been the gold commonplace for reminiscence foam eartips and now you may get Comply suggestions on your AirPods Professional. I attempted them and so they work fairly nicely, and even the massive suggestions match simply superb within the AirPods Professional charging case. With the Apple-issued suggestions, I discovered that the AirPod Professional in my left ear received somewhat free once I ran with the buds. With the Comply tip, it did not get free and match very securely. Additionally they appear to assist a bit with noise-canceling since you get an excellent tighter seal.
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The Caseology Nano Pop case is available in a few coloration choices and is without doubt one of the early instances particularly designed for the AirPods Professional 2. Whereas it does not embody a lanyard, it does include a carabiner and has a cutout for the charging LED and dimple over the pairing button.
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I am unsure how one can even pronounce the identify of the corporate that produces this cheap AirPods Professional 2 case, however you may decide up some colours for simply $6 proper now with the moment coupon (although others record for nearer to $12) and it does the job. This case is particularly designed for the AirPods Professional 2 and a number of other equally styled price range instances can be found on Amazon (they’re all of your fundamental slim silicone rubber case). It comes with a lanyard and a gasket covers the Lightning port.
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I have been utilizing a pair of additional giant Eartune foam suggestions with my AirPods Professional 2 and have been proud of the standard and match. The additional giant suggestions solely are available in grey and black, whereas the small, medium and enormous suggestions can be found in a wide range of colours. For those who’re simply on the lookout for one dimension, you may get a pack with three giant suggestions, for instance. Or you should purchase a pack with small, medium and enormous suggestions you probably have buddies or household who use totally different sized suggestions.
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Once I first took this Woolnut case out of its packaging, I wasn’t positive if it was actual leather-based as a result of the within of the case is rubberized. However upon nearer inspection, it is certainly actual leather-based and has a pleasant, nearly pebbled look to it (the textured end presents a bit of additional grip). Woolnut is predicated in Sweden and in addition makes a pretty leather-clad AirPods Max case, in addition to leather-clad sleeves for laptops.
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Spigen’s Rugged Armor case returns for the AirPods Professional 2. It is out there in just one coloration at launch however it’s protecting and features a carabiner although no lanyard.
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The husband-and-wife crew of Charlie and Jen at CharJenPro pulled off a profitable Kickstarter for AirPods foam earbuds in early 2020 and created a line of AirPods Professional foam eartips. Their prime mannequin is the AirFoams Professional Lively 2,0 ($26), which have a silicone layer over the froth that is designed to guard the guidelines from sweat and ear wax and assist them last more (the corporate claims 5 occasions longer).
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Nomad makes good leather-based instances for the iPhone and different Apple merchandise, together with the AirPods, AirPods Professional and AirPods Professional 2. Its Trendy Leather-based AirPods Professional case is without doubt one of the greatest I’ve examined and it now is available in a model for the AirPods Professional 2 (it stays out there for the unique AirPods Professional as nicely).
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For those who’re on the lookout for an reasonably priced wi-fi charging dock for a number of of your Apple gadgets, the Anker Foldable 3-in-1 Wi-fi Charging Station 335 is about pretty much as good a deal as you may get on one. This is not MagSafe-enabled and it will not cost your iPhone at prime velocity (it solely prices at 7.5W), but it surely’s a pleasant compact dock that will even cost your AirPods and Apple Watch (nevertheless, you need to provide the wi-fi charging puck for the Apple Watch).
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The AirPods Professional 2 are MagSafe enabled however as soon as you place a case on the case, it is now not magnetic. That is the place a magnetic case just like the Spigen Magazine Armor is available in, restoring MagSafe compatibility so your case will stick with a MagSafe wi-fi charger (or any magnetic wi-fi charger). A carabiner is included however no lanyard.
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For those who did not get your AirPods engraved with something, Casetify offers you the choice of customizing its instances along with your identify. It makes just a few totally different case fashions, but it surely touts its Extremely Affect case as its hardest to this point with 6.6-foot (2-meter) drop safety.
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For those who’re a PopSockets fan, the PopSockets PopGrip AirPods Professional Holder + PopChain 2 is a surprisingly whole lot on Amazon for $17. It has a stick-on attachment for the again of your telephone, that allows you to clip the case (and the AirPods Professional) to your telephone and use your AirPods Professional case as a kickstand for video watching. Or you may connect your AirPods Professional to the included PopChain 2, which clips onto your belt loop or the loop in your backpack. The case itself suits like a glove and appears properly protecting.
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What do you do if you wish to use your AirPods with an in-flight leisure system or the TV constructed right into a machine on the fitness center that requires a wired connection? Properly, one workaround is shopping for a Bluetooth transmitter which you could plug into any 3.5mm audio jack. There are a number of transmitters out there from TaoTronics and different little-known manufacturers.
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Your AirPods Professional 2 will decide up mud, grime and even perhaps a little bit of ear wax that may influence efficiency. You will discover a number of cleansing pens on Amazon which might be fairly related and share just a few components, together with a brush for cleansing the windscreens overlaying the AirPods Professional 2’s microphones, a gentle “flocking sponge” to wash gunk out of the wi-fi charging case and a steel pen tip to dig out any mud wedged in seams. The Hagibis Cleansing Pen has a barely extra elevated design but in addition prices a pair bucks greater than the most affordable cleansing pens.
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Based mostly in Austin, Texas, Bluebonnet is called after the state flower and crafts leather-clad equipment for numerous Apple merchandise, together with iPhones, MacBooks, Watches and AirPods. Its AirPods Professional and new AirPods Professional 2 instances are a bit slimmer than Nomad’s leather-based instances, however provide ample safety and have a definite type with turquoise trim traces. Your AirPods charging case is designed to slip up somewhat as you open the Bluebonnet case so the underside portion does not match as snugly as some AirPods Professional instances. Nonetheless, I discovered it labored nicely.
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You’ve a few decisions if you wish to add some further grip to the AirPods Professional to advertise them staying in your ears extra securely. You may get very skinny silicone skins that cowl the bud portion of the AirPods Professional or a set of wings like these that not solely cowl the bud however add a sport fin (they do assist lock the AirPods Professional in your ears). The one subject with the fin method is that the AirPods Professional will not match of their case with an appendage on them so you need to take away them everytime you wish to cost the AirPods.
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For those who’re on the lookout for a mini USB-C wi-fi charging dock on your AirPods Professional (or commonplace AirPods), this Satechi accent suits the invoice properly. It is very compact — mainly barely greater than the AirPods Professional’s case — and simply suits in a pocket. It really works with any USB-C port that outputs energy. The one subject is that you will have hassle plugging it in you probably have some type of case in your pc, as a result of it has to plug all the best way into the port to work.
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The AirPods Professional can cost wirelessly, so you may want a wi-fi charging pad to benefit from that characteristic. A very good reasonably priced choice for each your AirPods Professional and your telephone is the Anker Wi-fi Charging Pad 315. It presents 7.5-watt charging on your iPhone and 10-watt charging for Android fashions that assist it. It is on sale for $11 proper now, which is just a few {dollars} off the record worth.
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There are a selection of cheap lanyards you may decide up for the AirPods Professional 2. This Spigen one is somewhat thicker than some on Amazon. Alternate options just like the HiFan Lanyard ($7) must also work simply superb for you however are designed a bit otherwise.
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For those who’re on the lookout for a extra reasonably priced method to verify your AirPods do not drop out of your ears, these clear-colored ear hooks can at present be had for $6. You do must take them off to cost your AirPods Professional, however in case you’re a biker who’s apprehensive about shedding a bud, that is definitely an affordable choice to attempt.
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I personally do not like the thought of including a wire to true-wireless earbuds, however loads of individuals have requested me about “anti-lost” cords for AirPods over time. There are a number of low-cost variations out there on Amazon however the Cobcobb is without doubt one of the higher ones although it prices a couple of bucks extra at somewhat over $10. Some competing fashions are available in packs with a number of cords in numerous colours. Nevertheless, this can be a single twine with built-in magnets that lets you clasp your AirPods Professional collectively round your neck when not in use — identical to the Beats Flex earbuds.
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I like Catalyst’s unique waterproof case (see above — $30) however if you need one thing that delivers most safety, its newer Whole Safety case definitely measures as much as its title. For those who occur to drop your AirPods within the ocean or a deep lake, the case is rated as waterproof right down to 330 ft (100 meters). It is also shock-proof.
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Speck’s preliminary AirPods Professional instances, the Presidio Professional and Presidio Good-Clear, are respectable however not something particular. Nevertheless, the newer Presidio ClickFlip is extra intriguing. It presents IPX5 water resistance, in addition to mud resistance and is mostly well-designed although a bit thicker than extra minimalist AirPods Professional instances.
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