Digipaks are a style of CD or DVD packaging that consists of an outer cardboard or paper sleeve with an inner plastic tray. They became popular in the early 2000s for housing music albums. Digipaks come in various designs tailored to each artist. Jewel cases, the standard CD case since 1982, consist of a three-piece plastic shell that holds the disc, liner notes, and back card. Jewel cases securely grip the CD to prevent damage but can break if dropped, while digipaks are more durable but have higher production costs.

1. Digipak Research

2. A Digipak is a style of CD or DVD packaging which usually have a
gatefold, with the outer packaging being made up of card or
paper and the inner packaging being made of plastic.
Digipaks are commonly used for albums and became hugely
popular with artists in the early 21st century. They come in a
variety of styles and designs with the artwork varying on the
artist.
What is a Digipak?

3. A Jewel Case…
A jewel case is a compact disc case that has been used since its
release in 1982. It consists of a three piece plastic case which
normally contains a compact disc, liner notes and a back card.
The back card often has the content of listing the tracks,
copyrights and other useful information.
Strengths of the jewel case are such that it has a firm grip on the
CD which decreases the chances of the CD becoming damaged,
there’s room for accessories such as a booklet and its cheap.

4. Jewel Cases or Digipaks?
• Although Jewel cases hold the CD into place well and aim to
prevent the CD from damage, the jewel case can break easily
if, for instance, its dropped. On the other hand digipaks do not
face the problem of breaking easily as they’re considered to
be shatterproof.
• Jewel cases are made up of polystyrene so they’re not
environmentally friendly as they’re not often made up of
recycled equipment, however digipaks can be made with
recycled equipment.
• Regardless digipaks seem less popular than jewel cases as they
have higher manufacturing costs.