Outdoor hardcases with reinforced corners offer maximum drop protection, while a silicone case with carabiner is enough for daily use. Important: precise cutout for the Lightning port and the LED on the charging case, otherwise the case won''t charge and you can''t see the status.
No — the AirPods 1 is an open-fit model, which means the buds rest loose in the ear without silicone tip seal. If ear tips matter to you (e.g. for ANC or firm fit during sport), you need a Pro model.
The AirPods 1 uses Lightning — you need USB-C-to-Lightning or USB-A-to-Lightning. The original AirPods 1 case doesn''t support wireless — only via third-party wireless cases.
Apple sells single buds as spares — for the standard series a single bud costs around CHF 79. “Find My” locates the lost bud (if in range). Anti-loss straps with carabiner prevent the loss completely — they connect both buds so they hang around your neck.
Yes, and you should regularly. Clean mic and speaker mesh with a soft brush, wipe the buds with a slightly damp microfiber cloth. Cleaning kits with brush, picker and microfiber cloth are made for AirPods and start at CHF 9.
Guide & know-how
Cases and accessories for the AirPods 1. Gen (2016) — sized for the charging case of this generation. At RPD you''ll find silicone cases with carabiner, hardshell covers in PC + silicone hybrid, carabiner and clip-on cases, anti-loss straps, magnetic skins and Lightning charging cable. Same-day dispatch from Basel for orders placed by 4 pm, free shipping above CHF 15, payment on invoice, 14-day return policy and 2-year warranty under Swiss law.
Three product worlds under one roof for your AirPods 1: silicone cases and covers for the charging case, anti-loss straps with carabiner against losing a bud and charging cables matching the Lightning port. Plus cleaning kits. Everything in one place — same-day dispatch from Basel and 2 years Swiss warranty.
The case selection for the AirPods 1 is huge: silicone cases in many colours for grippy daily use, polycarbonate or aluminium hardcases, transparent clear cases, rugged outdoor cases with reinforced corners and playful designer cases with comic or anime motifs. All with carabiner loop for keychain or backpack. Anti-loss straps are a must: a lost bud costs CHF 99+ as a spare — the strap costs CHF 5 and connects both buds so they hang around your neck when you briefly take them out. Important when buying a case: precise cutout for the Lightning port and the status LED on the charging case.
The AirPods 1 (2016) use Lightning and the original case does not support wireless charging — only via third-party wireless cases. RPD stocks matching USB-C and Lightning cables, USB-PD adapters, wireless chargers and compact travel chargers. Cleaning kits with brush and microfiber cloth keep mic mesh and charging port clean. Matching cables and power banks are also available from us.
For cases and covers we mainly carry own-production and curated designs in silicone, clear TPU, hard plastic and aluminium. For premium cases you'll find brands like Raptic / X-Doria. Anti-loss straps, carabiners and cleaning kits are generic. Charging cables in standard and premium grades.
Shipped from our Basel warehouse — A-Post in 1–2 working days, express next business day or free pickup at one of our stores. We're also happy to advise you in person at one of our German-speaking-Switzerland stores — case selection, strap advice and warranty handling all in one place.
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