The best Airpod cases and covers

Need a safe place to store your Apple Airpods? We’ve got you covered with our best Airpod cases and covers guide.

A white pair of Airpods lying on a flat surface next to a white Airpods case.

by Isabel Martins |
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Airpod cases and covers are an excellent way of keeping your Apple Airpods safe and protected - after all, they are some of the most popular headphones available. Whether you’re looking for a waterproof and dust-resistant case or shock-absorbent cover we’ve got them all listed in our best Airpod cases and covers guide.

Our list also features a range of prices including cases as cheap as £2 – so you won’t have to break the bank to get yourself a great Airpod case.

But if you don’t have Apple Airpods and are still looking for your ideal wireless earbuds, make sure you check out our best wireless earbuds for fuss-free listening.

The best Airpod cases and covers

Best overrall

By far this is the best overall case, the sleek and lightweight design make it super easy to fit anywhere and it wirelessly charges them! Ideal for anyone always on the go and who need to charge their Airpods easily. The case is more expensive than others, but you are paying for the wireless charging feature, this case is compatible with Airpods Max, Pro, 1st and 2nd generation

Best waterproof case
Catalyst Waterproof Airpods Case
Price: £17.99
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A close second is this Airpods Case by Catalyst, what we really love about this product is that it is waterproof. Being IP67 rated, it is dust and water resistant (only up to one metre of water submersion). It also boasts military grade shock resistance protection up to 1.2 metres, meaning that even if you drop it (up to 1.2 metres) it wonu2019t damage your Airpods. This is ideal for anyone wanting to take their Airpods with them on adventures such as hiking, fishing and camping.

Best budget option

If youu2019re looking for the cheapest Airpods cover than we have got the one for you. This silicon skin by iKNOWTECH costs less than £2 and protects your Airpods from any items scratching them. Without a doubt this is the best value for price Airpods cover.

Best clear case

Weu2019ve awarded this the best clear case, itu2019s incredible value for price and supports wireless charging. The design is super sleek and lightweight u2013 making it easy for you to bring your Airpods with you everywhere. This cover is compatible with Airpods 1st and 2nd generation, but if youu2019ve got the latest version thereu2019s also an Airpod Pro version.

If youu2019re looking for something a bit different and a super cute design, then this Mushroom Airpod case is the one for you! Apart from its unique shape, itu2019s very affordable and the case is made out of silicon u2013 stopping any fallen coins or keys from scratching your Airpods.

FAQs:

Do I need an Airpod case or cover?

An Airpods cover is an excellent way to keep your Airpods secure and protected from any liquid or other damage, plenty are also shock-absorbent. Given that Airpods are expensive, buying a case to store them in, is an easy and great way to keep your coveted Airpods protected.

Additionally, some cases support wireless charging, which as we know is a pretty handy feature - especially if you're on the move a lot. However, the covers that do have this are usually more expensive than others.

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Isabel Martins is a Commercial Content Writer for What's The Best, specialising in technology.

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