Apple’s $249 AirPods Pro 2 haven’t been out for long, but we’re already seeing cases designed to help protect the new charging case, while letting you take advantage of the new lanyard loop and built-in speaker.
Apple has made it possible to locate your second-generation AirPods Pro if you lose the wireless earbuds themselves, the charging case, or both, but protecting your purchase from accidental drops and scratches is still up to you.
Below are our top case picks to help keep your AirPods Pro safe and working well, plus a bonus lanyard pick so you never lose your new buds.
$29.99 $18.99 on Amazon
Spigen’s AirPods Pro 2 Ultra Hybrid case is completely transparent and comes with a circular carabiner for easy attachment to your belt loop or a hook inside your backpack. There’s still a cutout for the new lanyard loop on the AirPods Pro 2 case, and according to Spigen’s website, the case will still work with wireless chargers.
$18.99 on Amazon
Looking for something a little tougher than the Ultra Hybrid? The Spigen Rugged Armor AirPods Pro case looks a lot like Spigen’s Rugged Armor case for the iPhone 14, only smaller. The Rugged Armor comes in black and has a matching carabiner. The case is a combination of plastic and silicone that should provide more than enough protection for your AirPods Pro.
From $29.90 at Dbrand
Dbrand is mainly known for its skins which offer minimal protection but lots of customization. However, the Dbrand AirPods Pro 2 case is amazing. It has military-grade shock resistance but isn’t too bulky and comes with something every AirPods Pro case should have: a built-in removal tool. I always worry about breaking the case, my AirPods, or both when trying to remove a case. Oh, and you can always choose your own design to spice up the look of the case.
$24.95 at Speck
Speck’s Presidio Clear case will allow you to always see your engraved AirPods Pro charging case while adding a layer of protection. Don’t bother getting your own cord for the new charging case, as Speck didn’t provide a cutout for it. However, there is a clip on the case that you can use instead.
$24.95 at Speck
The Speck Presidio case with a soft-touch coating is available in black, although the listing calls it black with shiny silver. Nevertheless, the exterior of the case has a coating that makes it smooth and soft to the touch. One downside is that the case looks like it doesn’t have a cutout for the charging case lanyard loop, but it does include a carabiner which should suffice.
$15.99 on Amazon
For something even more affordable, take a look at the Elago transparent case. For $16, you’ll get the clear case and an adhesive strip used to hold the top of the case to your AirPods Pro charging case. It’s a minimal case that will definitely get the job done, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
$12.95 at Apple
Apple only lists one accessory for the second-generation AirPods Pro on its website, and it’s not. Instead, it’s the Incase Lanyard that looks like a fantastic option for keeping your AirPods Pro connected to your backpack or just giving you something to hold on to during a workout. The clip on lanyard makes it easy to attach the lanyard to things like a belt loop or backpack and then remove it without much hassle. If you don’t get a case (or use a model with a cutout like the Spigen and Elago options above), the lanyard is a solid choice.