The Best Apple AirPods Cases to Protect and Personalize Your Earbuds

Spigen’s Rugged Armor is our favorite case for protecting any AirPods iteration. It has a cool design with high-tech, carbon fiber-like bits, a matte exterior with a textured bumper for easy handling, and a dual-layer build that offers superb protection for the buds’ case, all at an agreeable price. While testing it, the Rugged Armor always gave me an impression of a pricier product.

The accessory is available in black, gray, and green for the third-generation AirPods. Rugged Armor cases for older AirPods iterations are also available.

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The badass-looking Element Case Black Ops will become your favorite rugged case for the Apple AirPods (third generation) and the older second-generation model. Crafted from anodized aluminum, silicone, and polycarbonate, it exceeds military standards for drop protection.

The accessory has an aluminum latch to prevent it from accidentally opening, a textured side for enhanced grip, and a bundled carrying strap so you can easily tote it around.

This Native Union Curve case is also a favorite of ours, thanks to its minimalist design with a ridged texture that greatly reduces the likelihood of dropping your AirPods. It's made from high-quality silicone (in black, navy, or pink), so it offers solid protection against scratches or drops, too.

You can snag the product for first- and second-generation AirPods, too.

This protective case for the AirPods Pro is made from genuine carbon fiber — a high-tech material that's cool-looking, insanely tough, and just as lightweight. The accessory weighs only 6 grams and is less than a millimeter thick, yet it's stronger than a stainless steel equivalent.

Monocarbon offers the case for the third-generation AirPods in a duo of carbon fiber finishes with a matte or a glossy finish. Carbon fiber cases for the original AirPods are also available.

Just like the brand’s stellar iPhone cases, the Speck Presidio Pro Case for Apple AirPods Pro has a Microban coating that will eliminate up to 99% of bacteria on the accessory’s surface. The product has a hard outer shell and a softer interior, which combine to offer top-tier protection against drops. On the other hand, its soft-touch coating will drastically improve the AirPods case's grip.

You can also get a version of the Presidio case for the original AirPods.

The Caseology Legion case will capture your attention with its futuristic exterior design, headlined by a duo of textured finishes. The case also has a dual-layer build, which will protect your AirPods uncompromisingly well. A carabiner clip for easy carry is also available.

Caseology offers the Legion for the third-generation AirPods. It comes in three colors, each rocking a stone moniker: charcoal, navy, and stone.

The Gear4 Apollo Snap is the best AirPods case for MagSafe charging. Its onboard magnets will allow it to snap in place not only on a charging pad but also on a vertical stand.

Like all Gear4 products, the Apollo Snap will dependably safeguard your AirPods if you drop them. Available in black or white, each iteration has a carabiner for attaching it to items.

Priced below $10, the ESR magnetic case is a solid option for protecting the latest AirPods on the cheap. It has an understated design, a slim fit, and a durable build.

Best of all, it offers full MagSafe compatibility. ESR also offers a cheaper version of the product sans MagSafe.

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Bellroy’s aptly named Pod Jacket is our favorite leather case for protecting the Apple AirPods. The elegant accessory is meticulously crafted from high-quality leather with excellent tactility. It offers an impressively slim, perfectly tailored fit that won’t add bulk to the buds’ storage case.

You can order the Pod Jacket in black, blue, green, gray, terracotta, and yellow. All cases come bundled with a stylish lanyard strap.

If you're looking to both protect and showcase your AirPods, this clear Spigen offering is your best option. The Ultra Hybrid case has a hard shell and tough bumper for dependable protection against scratches and drops, as well as a bundled carabiner. Best of all — it won't yellow over time.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid variants for the original AirPods are also available.

Thanks to a clever locking setup, this case by Catalyst can help your AirPods Pro survive water depths of up to 330 feet — which, incidentally, is even more than any Apple Watch except the latest Ultra model. It offers outstanding drop protection, too.

The accessory comes bundled with a carabiner clip, so you can attach it to a bag or a jacket. You can also order a waterproof case for older AirPods.

This AirPods case by Oakywood is made from a choice of natural oak or walnut, so it’s beautiful and tough and equal measure. The case is impressively slim, yet it offers excellent protection against drops and scratches.

The case is fully compatible with wireless chargers. You can order it for the original and the third-generation AirPods. The Poland-based accessory maker also offers beautiful felt cases for Apple’s earphones.

Made from polycarbonate and fine Horween leather, this protective case by Nomad is elegant and tough in equal measure. Its durable two-piece construction has a polycarbonate frame and a soft interior lining, so it will reliably protect your AirPods from damage.

It's available for every version of Apple's earbuds in black, brown, or natural leather finish options.

A synonym for durability, OtterBox makes excellent cases for the Apple AirPods. This colorful offering from the brand stands out with an understated design, a tough build with excellent scratch and drop protection, a soft-touch finish for improved handling, and a best-in-class lifetime warranty.

The accessory is available in black, blue, green, lavender, pink, and yellow. OtterBox also offers versions of the product for the original AirPods.

The Michael Kors Logo clip case will transform your AirPods into a legit fashion item. The product rocks the brand’s recognizable logo prints, and you can order it in several finishes, including this two-tone vanilla/acorn option that’s impossible to remain unnoticed.

Each Logo clip case has genuine leather trim and gold-plated metal bits, headlined by a snap closure and a clasp for attaching it to a bag.

Like countless Casetify accessories, this AirPods case is fully customizable with an engraving of your choice. There are several fonts and many colors to pick from, making the product a great buy in a crowded product category. Of course, Casetify offers several case designs, all capable of reliably protecting the AirPods.

This version of the customizable case is tough, antimicrobial, and sustainably crafted using plant-based materials and upcycled phone cases. Casetify offers countless cases with various designs and prints for the third-generation AirPods and the original.

The Ringke mini pouch is compatible with any set of AirPods and other wireless earbuds. It looks like a miniature backpack, so it’s full of character and just as convenient. It has a durable nylon exterior and a zippered closure. You can grab a version with an extra pocket, too.

We like that the product can fit other small items alongside your buds. You can attach the mini pouch to other objects via a strap with a snap button or a carabiner. The storage case is available in black, beige, and with a clear side to showcase your AirPods.

There’s hardly a better way to show your love for Apple gadgets and music than protecting your AirPods in an iPod Shuffle-shaped case like this one by Spigen. At a quick glance, the accessory looks like the iconic music player, thanks to a rectangular shape and faux volume and playback buttons.

You can order the Spigen Classic Shuffle in black, blue, and white. Every case comes bundled with a carabiner.

This floppy disk-shaped AirPods case by elago should be on the short list of ’90s tech enthusiasts. The affordable accessory is guaranteed to impress fellow nostalgic gearheads. It is available in classic white or dark gray like countless floppy disks back in the day. In addition to head-turning looks, the case offers robust drop protection and wireless charging compatibility.

The elago Floppy disk case is only available for the third-generation AirPods. Thankfully, elago has another cool case for original AirPods owners who are into old-school tech.

The Vault AirPods case by Caseology has a no-nonsense, decidedly utilitarian design with a textured surface and bumper for improved grip. As its name suggests, the affordable accessory will also reliably guard Apple’s earphones against damage.

Available in black, blue, or pink, the case has a detachable carabiner.