Of all our devices, wireless headphones are probably the ones that get dirty the quickest. The speaker and microphone grills are particularly compact and sometimes difficult to access, especially with AirPods. This is why Belkin has just unveiled a new kit that allows you to clean even the smallest nooks and crannies of Apple's earbuds. With, as a key, abest acousticssold close to the value proposition of a new pair. This is because dust is likely to distort the audio stream.
For around twenty euros, this product is guaranteedcompatiblewith the first, second and third generation of “classic” AirPods. AirPods Pro and AirPods Max are not affected. In the box, we find a gel in plastic as well as a custom-made brush. A cloth is also included, but although this can be reusable, this is apparently not the case for all the other accessories contained in the box. Damage.
More affordable alternatives from resellers
Unfortunately, Belkin's new AirPods cleaning kit is notnot offered for sale to French customers. We don't really know when this will be the case, but it happens that European consumers have to wait several weeks in this type of situation.
However, it is possible to turn to other stores to take advantage ofrelatively equivalent items. With the advantage of being displayed at more affordable prices for some of them, or even being able to be reused several times. There are also cleaning kits compatible with first generation AirPods Pro andthe second generation AirPods Proon the Amazon website in France.
Some good practices to limit the damage
With their waspish size, it is good to remember that AirPods, regardless of the model, are still quitefragile. It is therefore better to refer to theofficial advice from Apple when it comes to refurbishing them, whether for you or to prepare them for resale. Recommendations that also apply to the Apple firm's wired headphones, the EarPods.
Finally, don't hesitate to also take a look atthis tutorial illustrated in video to know how to change the tips of your AirPods Pro without risk.
