AirPods Case Compatibility Chart
Full matrix showing which protective cases fit which AirPods models. Rows = "case designed for", columns = "fits on".
| Case for ↓ / Fits on → | AirPods 1/2 | AirPods 3 | AirPods 4 | AirPods 4 ANC | Pro 1 | Pro 2 | Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods 1/2 | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| AirPods 3 | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| AirPods 4 | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| AirPods 4 ANC | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pro 1 | No | No | No | No | Yes | Partial | No |
| Pro 2 | No | No | No | No | Partial | Yes | No |
| Pro 3 | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Hover over any cell to see the detailed reason. Measurements sourced from Apple's official specifications.
Dimension Comparison
| Model | Height (mm) | Width (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) | MagSafe | Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods 1/2 | 53.5 | 44.3 | 21.3 | 38 | No | Yes |
| AirPods 3 | 46.4 | 54.4 | 21.38 | 37 | Yes | Yes |
| AirPods 4 | 46.2 | 50.1 | 21.2 | 34.7 | No | No |
| AirPods 4 ANC | 46.2 | 50.1 | 21.2 | 34.7 | Yes | Yes |
| Pro 1 | 45.2 | 60.6 | 21.7 | 45.6 | No | Yes |
| Pro 2 | 45.2 | 60.6 | 21.7 | 50.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Pro 3 | 47.2 | 62.2 | 21.8 | 49.7 | Yes | Yes |
All measurements from Apple's official product specifications. Dimensions are for the charging case, not the earbuds.
Key Takeaways
Interchangeable Cases
- AirPods 1 & 2 — same case dimensions
- AirPods 4 & AirPods 4 ANC — identical case
- Pro 1 & Pro 2 — same outer size (partial fit)
Common Mistakes
- Pro 2 case on Pro 3 — Pro 3 is larger
- AirPods 3 case on AirPods 4 — different width
- Any AirPods case on Pro — different product line