There is no official or safe way to charge AirPods without their charging case. The AirPods themselves do not have any direct charging ports or wireless charging capabilities independent of the case. The charging case is essential because it both stores and inductively charges the AirPods when they are placed inside it with the lid closed

. Some users have tried DIY methods or using alternative containers to charge AirPods without the case, but these are unreliable and can potentially damage the earbuds

. The recommended and practical solution is to obtain a replacement charging case, either from Apple or third-party sellers, which is much safer and guaranteed to work

. In summary:

• AirPods can only be charged via their charging case.
• There is no direct way to charge AirPods without the case.
• If you lose your case, your best option is to buy a replacement case.
• Avoid unofficial hacks or attempts to charge the AirPods directly, as these may cause damage.

This is consistent across all AirPods models, including AirPods Pro and AirPods 2nd generation