How to protect your new AirPods Pro from scuffs and damage
Spigen Lock Fit AirPods Pro Case. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
i like my new one AirPods Pro. I really like her. Apple’s new second-generation earbuds are a big step up from previous models in terms of comfort, sound quality, and advanced features like noise cancellation.
But there’s a problem with the AirPods Pro.
Firstly, the case will really wear out when carried in pockets with other things like coins and keys. You could say that this abrasion gives them a “patina” that makes them unique, but I think they just look rough.
The second problem is even more annoying. When my AirPods Pro fall out of my bag and hit the ground, they squirt out, with the case and two earbuds all flying in three different, unpredictable directions. It’s annoying when that happens indoors and flammable when it happens outside and the earbuds roll into something awkward.
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Enter the Spigen Lock Fit AirPods Pro Case.
The Lock Fit case comes in three parts: an upper bit, a lower bit, and a carabiner (which is actually pretty good).
This case fits both 1st and 2nd generation AirPods Pro case.
You slide the AirPods Pro case into the two sleeves and you’re done!
AirPods Pro fully protected. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
Constructed of thermoplastic polyurethane and polycarbonate, the case not only protects the AirPods Pro battery compartment from wear and damage, but also features a front clasp that keeps the case closed and prevents your precious AirPods earbuds from spilling anywhere.
The latch keeps the case well closed, but can also be opened quickly and easily with one hand. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
The good thing about this case is that it doesn’t prevent you from pressing the pairing button on the back of the case or seeing the charging indicator on the front. The hole at the bottom for the Lightning connector is big enough for even bulky charging cables, and if you’ve switched to wireless, you won’t have any trouble with this case either.
Charging is not a problem whether you use the Lightning cable or wireless charging. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
It’s a really nice, well-designed case.
Even the carabiner is of good quality! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
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Yes, that Spigen Lock Fit adds a bit of bulk and extra weight (the case weighs 1.7 ounces or 48 g), and Spigen makes cases that are much less bulky (like the Spigen Ultra Hybrid), but the latch on this one makes it my favorite of all the AirPods Pro cases I’ve tried.