They don't include a charging brick, and the case Apple provides does little to protect your $550 investment. That's why we've rounded up the best AirPods Max accessories to help keep your ...

On the downside, the included case isn't the best. It doesn't charge the AirPods Max and instead just puts them in low-power mode. It's also less of a traditional case and more of a wrap.

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