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Why you need to protect your AirPods
What’s the best feature of the new 4th-gen AirPods? Is it their audio quality, active noise cancellation, or that iconic minimalist design? No. It’s the charging case. Combining storage, protection, and on-the-go charging within a streamlined ultra-portable shell, the standard AirPods case is a masterpiece of design and convenience.
But that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.
Most obviously, the standard AirPods case provides only the bare minimum of protection; it won’t stand up to serious impacts. The smooth, frictionless exterior means it’s easy to drop on a hard floor. And if you do, the best-case scenario is that it bursts open and sends the earbuds scattering under the sofa or down a drain. And the worst case is that it shatters and can’t be used again.
If you’re confident you’ll never drop your AirPods, don’t bother to read any more. But if you’d like to prepare for the inevitable, it’s time to think about buying an additional layer of protection.
A better approach to magnetic locking
ESR, a reputable company with a user base of more than 100 million people worldwide, has for years been making AirPods cases that can protect your headphones while simultaneously delivering great features. These slip over the top of the standard case, vastly improving resistance to drops and scratches without significantly increasing the size and weight. And you can fast-charge using a MagSafe setup (or cable) without separating the two components: even MagSafe’s magnetic attachment still works through the extra layer. It’s incredibly convenient.
Best of all, ESR has announced a new range of cases that are better than ever. And the key to these great accessories is an ingenious locking feature named FlickLock™.
FlickLock uses a system of seven powerful magnets: four in the upper cover, and three in the lower. When the durable latch is in the ‘unlocked’ position, north faces north and south faces south, which means the case opens smoothly and easily with one hand. But when the latch is slid across to the ‘locked’ position, north and south magnets align together, and the case is doubly secured with all the power of a 1,480 g magnetic connection. If you carry your AirPods while hiking, cycling, or enjoying any number of intense activities, this feature is a godsend. No longer do you need to worry about the case flopping open and the earbuds falling out.
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AirPods cases that are right for you
Whatever your budget, ESR has a great AirPods case to suit your needs.
ESR Cyber FlickLock Case: Ultimate drop protection, thanks to the durable TPU+PC casing and Air Guard protective corners. Also features an ultra-strong MagSafe attachment and an internal latch to securely close the lid. This starts at $18.99 and is available for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro.
ESR Pulse FlickLock Case: All the advantages of FlickLock within a strong, colorful shell. This starts at $18.99 and is available for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro.
ESR Orbit Hybrid Case: Hybrid drop protection combining an ultra-hard shell and shock-absorbing core. This starts at $11.99 and is available for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro.
ESR Cyber Tough Case: Powerful drop protection thanks to the TPU+PC case and Air Guard corners. This starts at $9.99 and is available for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro.
ESR Cloud Soft Case: Super-slim and lightweight design. This starts at $6.99 and is available for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro.
At these low prices, there’s no reason not to pick up an AirPods case today. Best do it now, before something happens that you’ll regret…
