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Rating 3 out of 5 stars with 82 reviews

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    Rating 3.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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45%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the product's robust protection, including its waterproof and shock-resistant capabilities, and its strong build quality. Its water resistance is particularly appreciated for safeguarding devices from accidental spills or submersion. However, some customers find the case to be quite large.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Protection, Water resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pelican case

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pelican Marine Case for AirPods Pro (3rd Gen) This Pelican case is rugged, waterproof, and well-built. It protects AirPods Pro from drops, water, and dust while remaining compact. The secure latch and included carabiner are convenient. Ideal for travel, outdoor activities, or everyday heavy use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very disappointed with this Pelican product. I had it for a week when I dropped it on the tile floor in my house. It broke both hinges. I have 2 stars as it has a latch that will keep it secure and still provides some protection. I would not purchase this particular item again. Perhaps if they redesigned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pelican Marine case for AirPods Pro 3

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great case! Well worth it. The case is a bit bulky as a result of the case for the AirPods being a bit bigger than regular AirPods

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Air Pods 3 pro

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality 10/10 do recommend fully protected so the ear buds don't get lost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Rugged and tough, but hinges are easy to break.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are reading this review, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I recently purchased a Pelican marine case for my Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation), and I have to say, I’m quite disappointed. The main issue with this case is the hinges. After just one drop, the hinges broke, rendering the case completely useless. This is a significant flaw, as it compromises the durability that Pelican is known for. I expected better protection for my AirPods, but unfortunately, the case did not live up to my expectations. This product is trash.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Looked good at first

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They looked like a good case at first, the first issue that came up is that the adhesive used prevents being able to take original case out to use pairing button, also i have already broken the case due to design weakness where the latch pin is. Would not recomend if you ate looking for a heafty case

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Broke Multiple Times

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just not worth going through the warranty to get yet another one. My buddy had two break as well. A shame cause it looks slick.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Crumbled and broke within a month

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am beyond disappointed with this product. The first hinge broke a day out of my return window and it's the only reason I still have it, since then both hinges are broken and that was just with it hanging off my messanger bag. I am not rough with it and didn't have a major drop to cause the damage. If you're buying this to be rugged it is NOT the case for you. I had to do a warranty claim 16 days after purchase for an overpriced headphone case. I have used Pelican products before and been happy, so this was a huge let down.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m done with Pelican forever. I spent FORTY FREAKING DOLLARS FOR A CASE TO PROTECT MY AIRPODS AND IT HAS DISMANTLED ITSELF IN TWO MONTHS. Please don’t buy this trash! Until we stop buying this garbage, we won’t get something better. I REALLY wish I would’ve read the reviews, they’re not lying. One month in and the rubber flap to waterproof the case torn off with normal use and two months in, the case was in my pocket and the latch broke off and the hinge snapped on one side. I THINK it’s fallen two or three times off of a table height, I didn’t abuse this item, and even if I did, for $40i should be able to use it for target practice at the firing range!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall great case and durable too!!! The only issues I have is there is no way to see the charging light. But that’s not a show stopper.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid and durable. Fits my keyring.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] I upgraded to the airpod pro 3’s after losing my airpod pro 2’s after an ejection incident involving my old case hitting the ground. The pelican case for my pro 3’s is a fantastic option for securing my little investment. Fits on my keyring and ive had zero issus with it in the time I’ve owned it. Im in and out of a work truck during the day, and I do lots of yard work at home. The pelican case keeps my airpods safe and secure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't last one month. Not worth the price.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This case broke at the hinge. Only used it as a key chain to for my car keys. Very light usage. Only either was on my kitchen counter till I needed my car, or attached to the car's key ignition. When I needed my airpods, I opened the case. So It wasn't like I am actively doing Marine battles or out working in construction. There is no reason for this to only last less than a month.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice and secured in loving this … definitely recomend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Keep browsing you don’t want to waste your money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unbelievably poor quality case. Mine has never been dropped an in just over 2 months both hinges broke. Without them it’s impossible to protect the AirPods from water. At $40 this is the worst value of anything I have ever purchased from Best Buy. The functionality is great when new but the hinges are under designed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible hing design will break

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Do Not Buy. Had this case for about 2 weeks and the poorly designed hinge broke. I am past my return period and Pelican wants me to send $8 to get my warranty processed. I refuse as I don’t want a case that will break in another 2 weeks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product claims to offer military-grade drop protection. However, I never dropped my AirPods case in my jacket, and yet, one day, I noticed that it was broken.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This case sucks

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this case around christmas and both hinges are already broken and it can be very uncomfortable in your pants pocket. I would not buy again!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor wuality hinges

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gave this to my husband and he only used it 4 times. The lid on the hinge broke. Returning it. Pelican missed it for this case

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product is very poor quality i gave it a chance 3 times

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Quality materials, horrible execution.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used Pelican cases for years so when I saw a Pelican for AirPods I jumped on the opportunity to pick up a quality case. I am extremely disappointed in this one. I am not sure where to start. As another reviewer pointed out when you open the lid and the AirPods case lifts out of the bottom section of the Pelican case. Pelican has always been known for their super secure locking latches for their cases. While this work great for their larger cases for camera/audio/video gear its a giant mess on this small case. Is it secure? Very but it is also HUGE on this case. Almost as wide as the case itself and it sticks out so far that it make the case needlessly thick. The hinges are horrible. Most Pelican cases have the hinges incorporated into the lid making them almost invisible. Not this one. They stick out the back needlessly. To make matters worse they are molded at 90 degree angle making them extremely sharp edged which ends up making them dig painfully into you leg when you put them in a front pocket. It was so painful that I ended up having to take a file and round them off like they should have been when they were manufactured. Also this case is huge. It effectively doubles the size of the AirPods. Sure you can clip them to a belt loop with the included carabiner but if you are wearing nice clothes you don't need or want a big piece of black plastic hanging from your pants. Definitely not worth the price. Not what I expected after years of using Pelican products. Sorry Pelican. I can't recommend this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend