AirPods Wireless Charging case has a plastic hinge

[defn]

There’s quite a bit of play as a result. This might be a dealbreaker for those who use it as a fidget device.

 

[ukms]

Plastic or aluminium?

 

[dz5b609]

As a 1st gen user I can say that the hinge is the weak part of the case and has a lot of play so anything different is probably an improvement.

 

[Sheza]

Plastic or aluminium?

Dude literally said plastic....

 

[ukms]

Dude literally said plastic....

I know what he said ..... is he correct ? The hinge doesn’t look plastic to me but what do I know. !

 

[DeanL]

Yes, and that's because otherwise metal would interfere with Qi charging.

 

[ukms]

Yes, and that's because otherwise metal would interfere with Qi charging.

Would it ??

 

[DeanL]

Would it ??

Yup. That's why no Qi phone has a metal back.

 

[ukms]

Yup. That's why no Qi phone has a metal back.

And if the hinge is not inline with what’s being charged ? I assume it doesn’t interfere ?

 

[DeanL]

And if the hinge is not inline with what’s being charged ? I assume it doesn’t interfere ?

It's not in-line but it's close...

 

[nortonandreev]

I don’t like the hinge, it makes them feel like a knock off lol.

 

[NM08SRT8]

So this is plastic, made to look like the original metal?

 

[Finfin]

So this is plastic, made to look like the original metal?

I think it’s metal and misleadingly plastic feeling due to its matte finish and tiny surface area making it harder to discern. I think it is aluminum. It’s colder to the touch than the white plastic case itself. The 1st gen AirPods hinge was polished stainless steel.

Edit: Also, mine has almost no play like my AirPods 1st gen Case.

 

[bruinsrme]

Yup. That's why no Qi phone has a metal back.

Even Apple can’t overcome laws of electricity and conductance.

 

[rgeraght]

I think its metal, which is why it won't work on some wireless chargers (like mine) unless I put something between case and charger, then works fine.

 

[BeeGood]

Someone take one for the team and break out a razor blade so we can prove conclusively what it’s made of.

EDIT: I’m kidding of course. No one should do this.