Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Apple made a NEW Polishing Cloth — and somehow, there’s actually a lot to talk about.
Apple’s second-generation Polishing Cloth is cheaper than the original, dropping from $19 to just $9, but it’s also made from a noticeably different material. I put the new Apple Polishing Cloth head-to-head with the original to see what changed and, more importantly, whether it actually cleans as well.
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Similar Amazon Clones: amazon.com/Eco-Fused-Microfiber-Cleaning-Cloths-Double-Sided/dp/B00C91OXRO
But Apple has made a surprising number of polishing cloths over the years, so I also compare the new version with the cloths included with products like Apple Vision Pro, Studio Display, MacBook Pro, and more.
Finally, I’ll show you my favorite alternative if you want something closer to the feel and performance of Apple’s original Polishing Cloth.
Is Apple’s new $9 Polishing Cloth actually worth buying? Let’s find out.
Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:33 V2 of Apple Polishing Cloth
2:53 Old VS New Apple Polishing Cloth
4:33 Cleaning Test
6:28 Apple Polishing Cloth Comparison
10:24 Recommendation & Alternative
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Apple made a NEW Polishing Cloth — and somehow, there’s actually a lot to talk about.
Apple’s second-generation Polishing Cloth is cheaper than the original, dropping from $19 to just $9, but it’s also made from a noticeably different material. I put the new Apple Polishing Cloth head-to-head with the original to see what changed and, more importantly, whether it actually cleans as well.
Get the Apple Polishing Cloth (2nd Gen): apple.com/shop/product/mlh74am/a/polishing-cloth?
Try Copland Supply Cloth Pro Max: https://copland.supply/products/cloth-pro-max
Similar Amazon Clones: amazon.com/Eco-Fused-Microfiber-Cleaning-Cloths-Double-Sided/dp/B00C91OXRO
But Apple has made a surprising number of polishing cloths over the years, so I also compare the new version with the cloths included with products like Apple Vision Pro, Studio Display, MacBook Pro, and more.
Finally, I’ll show you my favorite alternative if you want something closer to the feel and performance of Apple’s original Polishing Cloth.
Is Apple’s new $9 Polishing Cloth actually worth buying? Let’s find out.
Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:33 V2 of Apple Polishing Cloth
2:53 Old VS New Apple Polishing Cloth
4:33 Cleaning Test
6:28 Apple Polishing Cloth Comparison
10:24 Recommendation & Alternative
Shop AppleInsider merch ➡ cottonbureau.com/people/appleinsider
Grab the LOWEST prices on Apple gear! 👇
Macs - prices.appleinsider.com/current-gen
iPads - prices.appleinsider.com/ipad
Apple Watches - prices.appleinsider.com/apple-watch
AirPods - prices.appleinsider.com/apple-airpods
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Download our iOS app - itunes.apple.com/us/app/appleinsider/id578462575
New here? AppleInsider has been around since the 1997 covering anything, and everything Apple. This YouTube channel will give you the best coverage for anything Apple related. New MacBooks? We'll cover them! New iPhones? We got you covered on that as well. Want to get the most out of your new Apple product? We've got videos to help you with that. Make sure to subscribe, comment, and share our videos!
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