A:AnswerThis is a cover for the actual case the air pods come in, you can still charge and pair with it on. Though I recommend pairing it first the slipping on the cover. It’s pretty snug so it won’t fall off the case
A:AnswerNot plastic, more like a slip over protective casing with a firm rubberish feeling, but it’s not rubber. It’s a good snug fit too. Won’t cheaply come off or anything.