AirPods Pro 2: Apple is finally selling a USB-C case separately

If you have some AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning Charging Case, we bring you good news. Apple has finally decided start selling the USB-C case separately corresponds to the updated version of these headphones, which was presented in September during the presentation of the iPhone 15.

This is, without a doubt, a very pleasant new product. Let us remember that initially Cupertino did not plan to sell the USB-C housing separately. Therefore, those who had AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning and wanted to take advantage of the new port were forced to buy a new pair of headphones.

This meant spend 279 euros again, which was unrealistic for many considering the “original” AirPods Pro 2 were only a year old. This drew sharp criticism from Apple because by not offering a USB-C case as a separate accessory, users couldn’t share the same cable to charge the headphones with the rest of their devices.

Finally, Cupertino has come to its senses and now allows you to purchase a USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2 separately. His price? 99 dollars in the USA and 109 euros in Spain..

As for availability, the Apple online store indicates that deliveries will begin 10 business days after purchase. Although you can check more specific information by entering your city’s zip code. In Madrid, for example, it is mentioned that home delivery and pickup will begin on January 3.

You can now purchase a case for AirPods Pro 2 USB-C separately.

Those who have AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning, All they have to do is place the headphones in the USB-C case and that’s it.. It should be noted that while the new case comes with improved IP54 protection, this optimized resistance to dust, water and sweat does not extend to the headphones themselves.

Additionally, the 2022 model of headphones will not support lossless audio when paired with Apple Vision Pro, even if they are upgraded to a USB-C enclosure. Finally, the accessory is not compatible with the first generation AirPods Pro.

Another advantage of this version is that it is also a very useful option for those who have the latest version of AirPods Pro 2. So, for example, if you lose the USB-C case or it breaks for some reason, you will know that you can replace it in a simpler way. That €109 is still not cheap, but it’s less than half of what you’d have to spend if you had to buy the headphones again.

Notably, Apple is finally moving forward with its use USB-C in as many products as possible. Let’s not forget that with the release of AirPods Pro 2 with the specified port in the case, the Californian company stopped producing the model with Lightning. Therefore, it was striking that they refused to sell this accessory themselves.

Going forward, Apple is expected to release fourth-generation AirPods and second-generation AirPods Max in 2024. In both cases, the headphones will also ditch the Lightning port in favor of USB-C, following a trend that started with the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 2, the almost forgotten EarPods.