A pager was one of those gadgets I wanted so badly as a kid. I had no real use for it at all, but it seemed like anyone who was important had one, and that was reason enough for me.

Although I never got to realize that dream , I don’t have to give up on the aesthetic entirely thanks to elago’s new pager-style case for the AirPods Pro 2.

Like their previous novelty cases, this tribute to the iconic Motorola Pager is made from a grippy silicone that offers all-around protection against drops, scratches, dirt, and oil.

They got all the little details right here, from the included chain strap (which attaches to the AirPods’ lanyard loop) to the upside-down ‘hello’ (07734) to the glow-in-the-dark display.

Get this blast from the past for $16 on Amazon in your choice of black or white.

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Released as part of their “Zero One” lineup of device-teardown cases (which we’ve featured previously), this Ultra Hybrid case lends your second-gen AirPods Pro that same see-through futuristic aesthetic while offering a good deal of drop and scratch protection.

Although the case is a bit on the thicker side, they made it with successful MagSafe charging in mind by incorporating their own MagFit technology, meaning there are six magnets inside the case for a solid charging connection. It also comes with a carabiner that attaches to one side and has a lanyard cutout on the other side, so you can carry it in whatever way you like.

Get the case for $27 on Amazon.

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Your Apple AirPods will probably never feel as safe and secure as they do in this military-grade TPU case from Valkit, which not only protects from drops, bumps, and other kinds of damage, but can also be clipped to your person or day bag where you won’t have any fear of losing it.

Although the case is thick and sturdy for the best protection of your AirPods, it still allows for wired or wireless charging, whichever is more convenient for you. Not to mention it looks pretty cool, especially if you’re bored of the all-white aesthetic of the vanilla case.

They offer the case in several editions, each of which costs $10 on Amazon and comes in a handful of colors:

• AirPods 1 & 2
• AirPods Pro (2019)
• AirPods 3 (2021)

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We always enjoy Elago’s clever little products around here, and their new Snapshot Case is no different. In many ways it’s your typical AirPods Pro protective silicone cover + keyring, but this one also includes a slot for an AirTag, so if you ever lose your earbuds somewhere, you can easily track them down again.

(As a side note, I love that it makes your AirPods look like a tiny camera. )

The case is $15 on Amazon and comes in your choice of Stone, Black, or Sand Pink.

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For just twenty bucks or less, this genuine cowhide leather sleeve will add a touch of class to your AirPods Pro case. It LOOKS like luxury but doesn’t cost it.

The case comes with a stainless steel carabiner so you can clip it onto a bag, keyring, or belt loop. You can see the front LED through a tiny hole in the case front, and there’s a slot for a Lightning connector, although you can always charge it wirelessly too.

My one quibble is that it covers the sync button:

If you haven’t already, pair your AirPods before sticking them in the case because you cannot access the pair button in the back with the case. If you do need to remove the AirPods from the case for whatever reason, push the AirPods out through the charging hole with the charger rather than pulling it out.

They’ve got a bunch of leather colors to choose from so you should be able to find one that suits your style. If you only have the baseline AirPods, don’t worry, they’ve got you covered there too.

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