The 11 Best AirPods Accessories to Buy Right Now

These memory foam AirPods Pro earbud tips expand while in your ear to give you a tight but cushioned fit for better long-term comfort. They also increase noise cancellation and help deliver better sound by blocking out even more of the sound around you—just skip these buds while you’re biking around the city, please. The earbud tips come in three sizes in addition to an option with assorted sizes. You expect three pairs per pack, which is nice since these can double as earplugs for a concert if you forget yours.

Here’s another handy accessory to keep your AirPods Pros in place, plus they give you a better fit to improve sound quality and make them more comfortable to wear. The flexible silicone ear hook covers come four to a pack (two small and two large), with a storage pouch thrown in. They’re designed so when you’re on the move—working out or just navigating bustling city streets—you have more confidence that the AirPods will remain in place.

Everyone has experienced the panic-inducing moment of realizing one of your AirPods isn’t in your ear anymore.

This lanyard-style neck strap attaches to each pod so you can walk around crowds or fall asleep on the plane without worrying about losing one. The 26-inch-long strap is made of grippy silicone, which helps it stay around your neck, and it’s perfect for wearing during workouts. The magnet on the end couples the AirPods together when you don’t have them in your ears, making a closed loop around your neck for added security.

At just $8 at the time of writing, this is an inexpensive way to ensure you don’t lose your AirPods, especially when working out.

You don’t need to spend much when looking for a silicone skin to cover your AirPods case. This BRG AirPods case comes in a range of sizes that fit the AirPods Pros— plus this incredibly inexpensive, lightweight case comes in at just over $5 at the time of this writing.

Along with unobstructed charging and holes to see the LED charging indicator, this case still comes with a carabiner clip to help keep it where you want it. This version has a range of colors and patterns designed for the AirPods Pro.

You can make your AirPods Pro 2 waterproof with Catalyst’s waterproof AirPods case.

The case is waterproof to just over three feet of depth and it’s designed to withstand drops of four feet, exceeding military standards for impact. The design gives easy access to the charging port without sacrificing coverage—it is also compatible with wireless charging —and there’s a metal carabiner for hooking it to your bag. You also get a one-year warranty, which is a nice touch for a more expensive case.

A stylish leather AirPods case—especially for the AirPods Pro—isn’t easy to come by. If you’re coveting one, this case from Native Union will not disappoint. It’s made with genuine Italian leather so it’ll patina over time and you can choose from a variety of leather colors to match your style. The charging indicator lights shine through the leather, and the thoughtful cut in the back makes opening up your pods as easy as it is without the case.

Belkin is another top name in wireless charging accessories, and this streamlined charging pad takes care of simultaneously powering up your AirPods, iPhone, and Apple Watch all at once.

It’s compatible with multiple generations of AirPods, including the Pros, along with the Series 5 Apple Watch. The charging pad comes with an AC adapter and a four-foot USB-A to micro-USB cable.

If you lost or broke your original AirPods charging case, the Aetech case can save you a few hundred bucks. (It should be noted, though, that you can usually find a case or a spare pod on Facebook Marketplace or eBay.) This more affordable option charges efficiently even though it isn’t as fast as the Apple case, using LED lights to give you an indication of how far along the charging process is.cIt also syncs easily via Bluetooth to your iPhone.

The AirPods Max is a different animal when it comes to cases thanks to its size, but you can still find a durable, affordable case to protect your investment. This case, which comes in five colors, can trigger a sleep mode and was designed specifically for the AirPods Max. The Max headphones don’t come with a hard case, which is the best way to protect the soft materials on the inside of the ear cups, so this is a necessary purchase.

The soft interior and hard shell on the outside are designed to protect the headphones and it comes with a hand strap for carrying.

This small and sleek portable charger takes care of juicing up your AirPods while they’re in the case. Plug it directly into your laptop’s USB-C port and put the case on the dock, which is grooved around the outer rim to keep it from sliding off. The LED indicator light will let you know how charged your pods are. It’s compatible with cases up to 3 millimeters thick and with multiple generations of AirPods, including the pros.

This clever device gives you 25-plus hours of battery life to wirelessly transmits playback to two pairs of AirPods—the AirFly Pro is compatible with AirPods Pro—without interruption, and you can use it while it’s charging. For instance, you could plug this into your turntable and listen to records right in your AirPods.

It features a 33-foot range, supports Bluetooth 5.0, and comes with a charging cable and storage pouch. Your AirPods need their case to pair, but then you can use it for in-flight entertainment, exercise equipment, or splitting audio to keep two kids happy with one iPad.

Anker is known for an expansive line of top-quality charging accessories, and the Powerline is no different. The lightning cable’s extra-soft silicone is considerably more flexible than other designs for fewer kinks and tangles, and the brand touts its durability, with a 25,000-bend lifespan. With eight different colors and multiple length options, this is the charging cable of choice—just keep in mind that from now on, AirPods Pros will use USB-C charging ports, so this’ll only work for your AirPods Pros if they’re second gen or earlier.