I have ESR but not the lock, the magnetic lid version. It is by far the best. Drop protection, clean simple design that doesn’t stick to hairs, is able to stand on any side, has speaker holes, has a lanyard that aligns with the built in attachment point on the AirPods, has a stronger magnetic lid that is good enough for most drop situations, and no mechanical parts that can break. And it’s only like 10 on Amazon.
Yes! It’s a little bulkier than other cases I’ve tried, but it stays on well, the magnetic lock on the lid puts my mind at ease, and having magsafe is a great added bonus
Some user experience here: I have the Spigen version of the rugged silicone case. It works very well and prevents bud-hunting if the case drops and the carabiner is excellent for attaching it to the belt-loop and then put the case in the jeans front pocket. Also thanks to the silicone material, it will not slide off the table. The only gripes are that you need two hands or movements to pry open the 'flaps' before opening the case lid and that the exposed top side of the lid will get scratches from keys or other hard objects. But other than that, it is a great, practical case.
I really appreciate your reviews and buy through your links, but the thing I often miss is, that you overlook the usecase of „sliding it in and out of a pocket easily“. My goto-case for my airpods is a thin seethrough case that doesn’t do more than protect from scratches from the keys in my pocket AND easily slides in and out of it. Silicone would be a nightmare compared…
I don’t watch every one of your videos these days. But literally any time I need Apple related accessories, this is the source I trust and check first.
I had an esr one and mine failed on me too after 3 months, but I talked to their customer service and no hesitation offered me another one for free. Good company.
My go to for my Airpod Pro is the Caseology Vault. Love the textured grippy exterior that doesn't attract any dog hair, carabiner, and good protection.
great recommendations Aaron, I have a version of the ESR one n dropped it n same thing happened to me, its coz the latch might not be aligning correctly, if you manually just try n adjust it, it'll pop open correctly again, thanks for the quality content bro :D
I have a different ESR case for my AirPods Pro 2 It works with MagSafe and it has magnets inside the lid to keep it shut and it works well. Drop it a few times and never had a problem with buds popping out (no scratches on the case either) 1.5 years later it looks brand new
When reviewing cases, you should also consider whether the case will interfere with MagSafe or Apple Watch chargers, and whether the magnets will still snap to the chargers.
I’ve had the halo lock case for about half a year and I absolutely love it. It’s sturdy, has a great feel, the carabine is great for my purpose - I clip it over the waistband of my leggings during night shifts and such and it won’t damage my pants. I wouldn’t use it to dangle it from my backpack or such. I’ve dropped it a few times and the lid has never sprung open. I will buy it again if it breaks or comes apart.
After rocking a generic silicone case for over a year, I got fed up with the silicone stretching and no longer fitting. Looking for a hard case w/ no carabiner type protrusions, I got a case made by VRS design in grey. I liked the 2 tone aesthetic, and the surface is rough enough to give a secure grip when I go grab it. The case has been solid for me for the past 2 months. The only gripe ppl have for this case is that the grey coloring will darken due to absorbing oils from your skin, but I don't mind it as it reminds me of a patina finish that leather gets.
As tempting as it is to fidget by flipping an iPods charging case open and closed, this activates the case's connection to i-devices and Find My, running down the battery, eventually (so far as I've heard) leading to reduced battery health.
I had the Surphy case and it worked for a few months, but the latch eventually wore out and then the case would not stay closed due to the magnets. Had to get rid of it.
I have the R-Fun and it is my favorite accessory for an apple product by far. I also wish they had magnets for charging as well and think they would especially heed this advice if it came from someone like you. It would be sick if you reached out directly to ask them about this and could be a piece of content to mention in your next airpods accessory video as well :)
Update: one caveat to the Catalyst: the loop for the carabiner can weaken over time. Alternatively, enough pressure can break the loop. Mine just gave with a minor accidental tug. The case is in tact, but the loop has a clean break. Kinda odd to explain, but reach out for more...if anyone's interested.
It seems almost a carbon copy of the discontinued silicone case by Peilcan, which I have owned for a couple of years. I got it cheap as well; they were being sold at TJ Maxx.
Hey, so I’ve had great success with Bullstrap! It’s an all leather case, full grain, with extraordinary attention to detail. I would say they look even fancier than Mous.
Ive had my ESR Halo Lock Case for nearly 18 months and it still works fine. Its not the model you show ( the Green One ) it may be one of the earlier models, has all the cut outs etc. Have dropped it a ton of times and NO WAY my AirPods fall out and the lock is magnetic and works a treat and strong as 👊👊👊
Also, an add on to my previous comment, can you create a list of all the products you tested? Just so we as the consumer have awareness of what is out there?
I looked at the Spigen lock fit (just a stick on lock not a case), the ESR, & the Surfy, but ended up going w/ an R-fun that has a bar that slides over the top of the case to keep it locked & doesn’t have a carabiner nub. Reasonably grippy, been happy w/ it so far. $18. Obviously haven’t tested it as you would so don’t know how it stacks up disability wise.
FYI, I cheated out on the spigen wetsuit case first. Dropped my AirPods, case went flying out and went butt hunting. Got the catalyst and never had that problem again. Lesson here: don’t cheap out. buy once, cry once.
Love my Pitaka case, BUT it scratches the case AND you can’t access the button… pulled it off the other day and was very annoyed with the number of scratches it caused.
I have the Esr flick lock for my AirPods 4. Managed to get them for under £10 from Esr on aliexpress, about half the normal price. So far so good, not too bulky and with the built in magnets I can charge my AirPods on an angled stand. Came with a nice wrist landyard, a cleaning brush and a removal tool. Doesn’t feel too bulky land easy to slide into your pocket.
I have ESR but not the lock, the magnetic lid version. It is by far the best. Drop protection, clean simple design that doesn’t stick to hairs, is able to stand on any side, has speaker holes, has a lanyard that aligns with the built in attachment point on the AirPods, has a stronger magnetic lid that is good enough for most drop situations, and no mechanical parts that can break. And it’s only like 10 on Amazon.
Same! And sticks to MagSafe great
I have this one as well!
Yes! It’s a little bulkier than other cases I’ve tried, but it stays on well, the magnetic lock on the lid puts my mind at ease, and having magsafe is a great added bonus
Agreed just got the same one and it’s fantastic! Thought about the one with the lock but it’s too bulky
Can i have the EST product link?
Some user experience here: I have the Spigen version of the rugged silicone case. It works very well and prevents bud-hunting if the case drops and the carabiner is excellent for attaching it to the belt-loop and then put the case in the jeans front pocket. Also thanks to the silicone material, it will not slide off the table.
The only gripes are that you need two hands or movements to pry open the 'flaps' before opening the case lid and that the exposed top side of the lid will get scratches from keys or other hard objects. But other than that, it is a great, practical case.
MONTY!!! Great to see you, kind sir!
Monty's baaaaaccckkkkkkk!!
Aaron, love this. The fact you have the Catalyst Waterproof case in the lineup keeps you as one of my favorite Tubers. Keep it up. 👍🏾
I really appreciate your reviews and buy through your links, but the thing I often miss is, that you overlook the usecase of „sliding it in and out of a pocket easily“. My goto-case for my airpods is a thin seethrough case that doesn’t do more than protect from scratches from the keys in my pocket AND easily slides in and out of it. Silicone would be a nightmare compared…
Caudabe is my favorite
I don’t watch every one of your videos these days. But literally any time I need Apple related accessories, this is the source I trust and check first.
I had an esr one and mine failed on me too after 3 months, but I talked to their customer service and no hesitation offered me another one for free. Good company.
Straight to the point, thanks
Surphy link isn’t working. Maybe delisted on Amazon?
My go to for my Airpod Pro is the Caseology Vault. Love the textured grippy exterior that doesn't attract any dog hair, carabiner, and good protection.
great recommendations Aaron, I have a version of the ESR one n dropped it n same thing happened to me,
its coz the latch might not be aligning correctly, if you manually just try n adjust it, it'll pop open correctly again,
thanks for the quality content bro :D
I have the ESR lock top version. No issues whatsoever.
I have two ESR Halolocks for years and they are still fine, though i didnt do anything remotely close to how your testing regiment is
I have a different ESR case for my AirPods Pro 2
It works with MagSafe and it has magnets inside the lid to keep it shut and it works well. Drop it a few times and never had a problem with buds popping out (no scratches on the case either)
1.5 years later it looks brand new
When reviewing cases, you should also consider whether the case will interfere with MagSafe or Apple Watch chargers, and whether the magnets will still snap to the chargers.
I’ve had the halo lock case for about half a year and I absolutely love it.
It’s sturdy, has a great feel, the carabine is great for my purpose - I clip it over the waistband of my leggings during night shifts and such and it won’t damage my pants. I wouldn’t use it to dangle it from my backpack or such.
I’ve dropped it a few times and the lid has never sprung open.
I will buy it again if it breaks or comes apart.
After rocking a generic silicone case for over a year, I got fed up with the silicone stretching and no longer fitting. Looking for a hard case w/ no carabiner type protrusions, I got a case made by VRS design in grey. I liked the 2 tone aesthetic, and the surface is rough enough to give a secure grip when I go grab it. The case has been solid for me for the past 2 months. The only gripe ppl have for this case is that the grey coloring will darken due to absorbing oils from your skin, but I don't mind it as it reminds me of a patina finish that leather gets.
yeah I agree... love the locking aspect on mine
As tempting as it is to fidget by flipping an iPods charging case open and closed, this activates the case's connection to i-devices and Find My, running down the battery, eventually (so far as I've heard) leading to reduced battery health.
Totally love your reviews. A suggestion: Could you review the best USB Foldable keyboards on Amazon?
Your dog is the second cutest pet in the world.
Waiting for those woolenex for the AirPod 4s
I had the Surphy case and it worked for a few months, but the latch eventually wore out and then the case would not stay closed due to the magnets. Had to get rid of it.
I’ve had Mous and ESR and currently run the Caudabe Mezzo. Not too bulky and adds the extra bit of grip i was looking for.
I have the R-Fun and it is my favorite accessory for an apple product by far. I also wish they had magnets for charging as well and think they would especially heed this advice if it came from someone like you. It would be sick if you reached out directly to ask them about this and could be a piece of content to mention in your next airpods accessory video as well :)
Monty!!!!!!!!!!!
came for the reviews, stayed for the good boy
The ESR has been great for me
Love for a cute puppy ❤❤❤
Update: one caveat to the Catalyst: the loop for the carabiner can weaken over time. Alternatively, enough pressure can break the loop. Mine just gave with a minor accidental tug. The case is in tact, but the loop has a clean break. Kinda odd to explain, but reach out for more...if anyone's interested.
It seems almost a carbon copy of the discontinued silicone case by Peilcan, which I have owned for a couple of years. I got it cheap as well; they were being sold at TJ Maxx.
Hey, so I’ve had great success with Bullstrap! It’s an all leather case, full grain, with extraordinary attention to detail. I would say they look even fancier than Mous.
my bellboy top won't stick anymore so its not a great case
@@Paa375 Pretty sure you can get 2 free replacements every year under the warranty
thanks for reviewing.
Aaron, do you sell your shirts/merch?
Ive had my ESR Halo Lock Case for nearly 18 months and it still works fine. Its not the model you show ( the Green One ) it may be one of the earlier models, has all the cut outs etc. Have dropped it a ton of times and NO WAY my AirPods fall out and the lock is magnetic and works a treat and strong as 👊👊👊
Monty is a fantastic beast
Also, an add on to my previous comment, can you create a list of all the products you tested? Just so we as the consumer have awareness of what is out there?
Have you tried the dbrand grip case for the AirPods?
I looked at the Spigen lock fit (just a stick on lock not a case), the ESR, & the Surfy, but ended up going w/ an R-fun that has a bar that slides over the top of the case to keep it locked & doesn’t have a carabiner nub. Reasonably grippy, been happy w/ it so far. $18. Obviously haven’t tested it as you would so don’t know how it stacks up disability wise.
Hi just want to know are these recommendations good for new airpods pro 2?
Came for the review but stayed for Monty😂❤️
And for the catalyst case, if you MagSafe charge your AirPods, this isn’t the case for you. You have to take the case off to get the charge
I wish Apple would make their own cases for the AirPods to match their iPhone cases
👍🤩💝Thanks for this review. Yay! 🎉Monty🎉
What MagSafe charger he is using over there?
These cases are almost guaranteed to scratch AirPod’s glossy plastic charging case by rubbing debris into it.
Can the Airpods 3 case fit in the Airpods 4
How do you feel about that Zeehoo 3 in 1 charger? Appears to be an affordable price on Amazon, would you recommend?
What do you recommend as a complete replacement case to hold AirPods 2? Anything with a larger battery and Qi charging?
FYI, I cheated out on the spigen wetsuit case first. Dropped my AirPods, case went flying out and went butt hunting. Got the catalyst and never had that problem again. Lesson here: don’t cheap out. buy once, cry once.
Love my Pitaka case, BUT it scratches the case AND you can’t access the button… pulled it off the other day and was very annoyed with the number of scratches it caused.
I have a Grogu case for AirPod 1 for years now. Rugged and no bud hunting when it falls. Think I paid $15.
im from China, i bought the exact same case by surphy. cost around 6 us dollars. i wonder how much u bought?
In the UK £14 ( US $18 )
Treat yourself to a chew...or Monty.😘
Andar>>>
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I’m convinced this guy has a personal issue with ESR. He rarely features them and when he does he talks bad about them.
The ESR Halolock is his number one wallet/stand 2 years in a row.
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Monty !! ❤
I have the Esr flick lock for my AirPods 4. Managed to get them for under £10 from Esr on aliexpress, about half the normal price.
So far so good, not too bulky and with the built in magnets I can charge my AirPods on an angled stand. Came with a nice wrist landyard, a cleaning brush and a removal tool.
Doesn’t feel too bulky land easy to slide into your pocket.
Monty！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！
Pretty Pitakular not spectacular
I’ve just been raw dogging my airpods, they can take some serious abuse
Shirt is too small…letters running into your armpit, which is bunched up and too tight 😂