[ad_1]
When do you want an adjunct for an adjunct? When it is some of the standard wireless headphones round. Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds have created their very own accent ecosystem, full with supplementary circumstances and different add-ons that assist overcome minor shortcomings that, for some individuals, could also be main.
When it involves Apple AirPods and their accessories, there isn’t any scarcity of selection. If you desire a real leather-based case vs. silicone materials, a charging case or a wireless charging case, all of these can be found. If you desire a enjoyable carrying case, a water-resistant case, one thing with an included carabiner keychain or one thing that hangs out of your keychain, these exist as properly. If you are seeking to personalize issues additional, you possibly can even get an AirPods Pro case cowl or an AirPods pores and skin. The choices are seemingly limitless.
But you must begin someplace. From the very best AirPods Pro case to the very best wireless charger and extra, here is a have a look at a few of CNET’s high picks of accessories for AirPods, primarily based by myself hands-on expertise with every product. Most of them fall into the protecting case and earbud enhancement buckets, with a number of different attention-grabbing issues I’ve discovered. I’ll replace this as I take a look at extra of the very best AirPods Pro accessories.
David Carnoy/CNET
You can discover cheaper knockoff variations of Catalyst’s AirPods Pro case ($30), however the Catalyst is a greater Apple AirPod case than lots of the imitators, to not point out one of many high AirPods circumstances you should buy. This AirPods case cowl protects your AirPods’ personal case, in addition to makes it absolutely waterproof. Another key function: The bundled carabiner permits you to strap the case onto a belt loop or backpack or use it as a keychain case to assist preserve your wireless earbuds from getting misplaced. This Catalyst waterproof case is at the moment accessible in black, blue or pink. Expect extra colours sooner or later.
David Carnoy/CNET
For a number of years Comply has been the gold customary for reminiscence foam eartips and now you will get Comply suggestions for your AirPods Pro. I attempted them and they work fairly properly and even the massive tip match simply superb within the AirPods Pro charging case. With the Apple-issued suggestions, I discovered that the AirPod Pro in my left ear obtained a bit unfastened once I ran with the buds. With the Comply tip, it did not get unfastened and match very securely. They additionally appear to assist a bit with noise-canceling since you get a good tighter seal.
Comply suggestions are pretty dear at $25. You can get foam suggestions that value much less (extra like $12-$15), however as I mentioned, Comply is the gold customary and it could be value paying a bit extra. If you already know your particular measurement, you do get three units of suggestions in a pack (of the identical measurement. Comply additionally sells a pack with small, medium and massive suggestions although it is at the moment solely accessible on the Comply web site, not Amazon). That is perhaps choice if in case you have a few individuals in your loved ones who personal the AirPods Pro and have completely different sized ears.
Sarah Tew/CNET
Nomad makes good leather-based circumstances for the iPhone and the unique AirPods. Its Rugged AirPods Pro case is without doubt one of the greatest I’ve examined. This AirPod Pro case matches like a glove and wears properly over time. It’s accessible in three colours.
David Carnoy/CNET
The husband-and-wife group of Charlie and Jen at CharJenPro pulled off a profitable Kickstarter for AirPods foam earbuds in early 2020 and now have a rising line of AirPods Pro foam eartips, together with the brand new AirFoams Pro Form Fit which have a barely extra convex form than the unique AirFoams Pro ($25). A brand new Active mannequin is coming quickly that wraps a layer of silicone over the froth.
They’re much like the Comply suggestions, however I did discover that the massive Comply tip is barely bigger than the CharJenPro AirFoams Pro Form Fit. If you usually use a medium tip for your AirPods Pro, you might need to go along with a big foam tip, however the excellent news is the M/L choice comes with two suggestions so can attempt each (there’s additionally a S/M) choice).
The authentic CharJenPro foam suggestions are available a wide range of colours, however the Form Fit is at the moment solely accessible in black.
David Carnoy/CNET
There’s no scarcity of generic AirPods Pro case covers on Amazon. I’ve been disillusioned with a number of of them, together with these from Spigen. This silicone case, which is available in a number of completely different colour choices, match properly and was thicker than a few of the different generic AirPods cowl circumstances I attempted. It solely prices $6. You can get it with or with out the imprint of the AirPods Pro. (Initially, many colours had been accessible however at the moment that quantity has dwindled to solely a few choices. Hopefully, that is a short lived scenario).
Be conscious that every one silicone (rubber) covers have a tendency to draw a bit mud.
Amazon
Again, on the subject of generic powerful circumstances, there are dozens accessible on Amazon. However, this mannequin from amBand, which primarily sells smartwatch bands, manages to face out for its engaging design and cheap worth ($12). Just be warned that it is a bit cumbersome, however you possibly can nonetheless wirelessly cost your AirPods Pro with the case on. It’s accessible in four colour choices.
Satechi
If you are wanting for a mini USB-C wireless charging dock for your AirPods Pro (or customary AirPods), this Satechi accent matches the invoice properly. It’s very compact — principally barely greater than the AirPods Pro’s case — and simply matches in a pocket. It works with any USB-C port that outputs energy. The solely concern is that you could have hassle plugging it in if in case you have some type of case in your pc (it has to plug all the way in which into the port to work).
RHA
RHA has a barely completely different tackle a wireless flight transmitter. This one has two foldable 3.5mm jacks: You can both choose to make use of one 3.5mm plug, or two for these older in-flight programs which have two jacks. Both plugs tuck again into the transmitter. The pairing course of is identical as with the Twelve South transmitter and was simple. Like that mannequin, this makes use of Bluetooth 5.0. It’s additionally rated for 16 hours of battery life and fees through USB-C. It additionally works with the Nintendo Switch.
Amazon
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 gymnasium that requires a wired connection? Well, one workaround is shopping for a Bluetooth transmitter which you can plug into any 3.5mm audio jack. There are a number of transmitters accessible from TaoTronics and different little-known manufacturers (I’ve additionally tried the TaoTronics.)
To pair your AirPods with a transmitter, it’s a must to flip off the Bluetooth in your cellphone (or simply put it into airplane mode), put your AirPods of their case, maintain down the Bluetooth button on the transmitter till it goes into pairing mode, and then hit the pairing button on the AirPods case. (This video explains how you can pair to your AirPods.)
Battery life is rated at 16 hours and the AirFly Pro makes use of Bluetooth 5.0.
Sarah Tew/CNET
Made of rugged leather-based and geared up with a snap closing system, as properly a “loss-prevention” S-Clip, Twelve South’s AirSnap leather-based case is a barely completely different tackle an Apple AirPods Pro case. It’s accessible in three colours in leather-based for $35. You can wirelessly cost your AirPods Pro with the leather-based case on.
Anker
The AirPods Pro function wireless charging, so you may want a wireless charging pad to reap the benefits of that function. A great reasonably priced choice for each your AirPods Pro and your cellphone is the Anker PowerWave. It gives 7.5-watt charging for your iPhone and 10-watt charging for Android fashions that help it. It prices $14 however typically goes on sale for lower than $10. Available in black, white and blue.
Read extra AirPods and headphone recommendation
(This story has not been edited by Newslivenation employees and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)