Apple Now Selling Standalone USB-C AirPods Pro Case for $99

[frou]

I remember many years ago someone said if you're buying accessories for your accessories then it's wise to stop and re-evaluate.

 

[techno-Zen]

Over priced and will result in yet more landfill from discarded lightening cases - great green credentials Apple

Apple isn't telling people to upgrade their lighting charge cases.. this is for those who may lose a case or need to replace a dead/dying battery.

 

[n-evo]

or need to replace a dead/dying battery.

By that time you’re probably also left with two AirPods that hardly make it through a 10-minute call and you’re better off replacing the whole thing.

 

[Djones96]

Honestly I think you're better off instead buying the Apple Magsafe Charger. It's cheaper (you will need a wall plug that can deliver more than 5W, but those aren't very expensive, and plenty already have one or two; if not get an Anker one from AMZ).

End result is you will have easier charging than Lightning OR USB-C (just place the case on the Magsafe charger) and at lower cost...

Yes, you’re right. I usually just stick my Airpods on my Apple Watch charger. I’m just going to save my money.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

Does the new case allow users to get lossless support on Vision Pro?

What? Are you insane?

What do you want next, for Tim Cook to get you water from the moon?

/s

 

[AlastorKatriona]

About time, Apple. I think anyone that bought the 15 series and had the lightening version was waiting for this. (Including me)

Not really, considering I've never once even plugged in my AirPods charging case.

 

[magicMac]

What? Are you insane?

What do you want next, for Tim Cook to get you water from the moon?

/s

i'm only kidding, to highlight the confusion apple created when the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with USB-C was released with Lossless support. They later did clarify the "newer version of the 2nd gen" has a 5GHz antenna so they are doing some dual-band Bluetooth to "get more bandwidth".

 

[IIGS User]

Pointless. You may as well just buy a new set.

I love using USB C for everything (my watch, my phone, etc) but $100 just to carry one less cable and still have last year's kit?

Pass.

 

[mac_head]

It does seem to be the last device without a battery health display in settings. That and ironically the Mac as well I believe.

Don’t forget: Battery health is not available on iPad as well

 

[chabig]

Convert all your accessories for just over $3 each:

TechMatte USB C Type C to Lightning Adapter [2 Pack] 12W Charging Compatible for iPhone 14 & Previous Models iPad iPod AirPods, Not for Headphones/OTG Android Anti-Lost Holder, Grey

TechMatte USB C Type C to Lightning Adapter [2 Pack] 12W Charging Compatible for iPhone 14 & Previous Models iPad iPod AirPods, Not for Headphones/OTG Android Anti-Lost Holder

www.amazon.com

 

[nutmac]

I am guessing this means when and/if my AirPods Pro 2's lightning case needs to be replaced, Apple will replace it with the USB-C version? Apple Store no longer lists the lightning version.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I feel bad for anyone who buys this scam.

 

[RigSatMe]

Compatible with AirPods Pro first generation?

 

[btrach144]

Biggest issue for me: you can’t customize the standalone case with Memoji.

Probably going to pass as a result and keep my $100.

 

[poematik13]

Bad deal when you can just get a new one with the airpods as well for 189 lol

 

[jimbobb24]

Over priced and will result in yet more landfill from discarded lightening cases - great green credentials Apple

No no. Because it overpriced no one is going to buy it so no landfills. Apple thought of everything😂

 

[dannyyankou]

I have zero need for this with wireless charging

Exactly. I would imagine charging AirPods wired is uncommon.

 

[msackey]

Apple isn't telling people to upgrade their lighting charge cases.. this is for those who may lose a case or need to replace a dead/dying battery.

Agreed. Not sure why people are hating on this. I see this as a possible option for a replacement case if one's case is either lost or not covered by warranty.

One could argue that the cost of $99 is too high. But that's a different question than the availability of this case as an option.

 

[victorvictoria]

yaaaaaas. Die, Lightning. Die, die, die.



I might buy this. Or may just wait a little bit until the batteries in my Lightning APP2's start to fail and buy a whole new set with USB-C. I don't wireless charge them because they're in a case that's thick enough to prevent a good connection, and most everything else I have is already USB-C. Really, of the things I use with any regularity, it's just my APP2's, my 13 Pro, and my wife's older iPad Air 3 that's left.

See? Everyone's happy now! Well, of course, except for the Church of Lightning acolytes, sobbing into their vestments.

Not everyone's happy, if you spend that $99 on an empty case for you, and give your spouse a new Swiffer for Xmas!

 

[coolfactor]

Over priced and will result in yet more landfill from discarded lightening cases - great green credentials Apple

If anybody is throwing electronics in the garbage in 2023, that is not Apple's doing. Electronics can be fully recycled. No electronics should *ever* be tossed in the trash bin. They melt down electronics to recover plastics and metals in a very reliable way.

 

[Lakersfan74]

I feel bad for anyone who buys this scam.

I don’t just like people paying $200 for 8gb more ram and more for storage

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I don’t just like people paying $200 for 8gb more ram and more for storage

Those are infinitely more valuable than a charging port.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Seems pricey for just the case.

 

[nutmac]

I feel bad for anyone who buys this scam.

I purchased $29 AppleCare+ for AirPods Pro 2. I had several AirPods and because I use them heavily, their battery level is always below 80% near the 2-year mark. Apple always replace them for free, and since Apple no longer lists the Lightning case, I presume I will get the USB-C case this time around.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Has anyone ever purchased an Airpods case? By the time the battery is weak, so aren't the AirPod batteries..

As a side, I wish I could use the Apple Watch charger on my Airpods case.