AirPods Battery Life: Differences Between Models & Tips
AirPods, Apple’s stylish Bluetooth headphones, are known for their easy pairing with Apple devices and good sound quality. They also have good battery life, but there are differences between each model. We take a closer look at AirPods battery life and provide tips on how to extend it.
How long does the AirPods battery last?
Battery life for audio playback (on a single charge) differs depending on the model easy:
- AirPods (1st gen): 5 hours
- AirPods (2nd generation): 5 hours
- AirPods Pro (1st Gen): 5 hours
- AirPods Max: 20 hours
- AirPods (3rd generation): 6 hours
- AirPods Pro (2nd Gen): 6 hours
Battery life with charging case
Protected and powered: AirPods Pro in the charging case.
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With the charging case you can do most Recharge AirPods multiple times. Each model has its own special charging case, which you can charge using the Lightning connector.
Depending on the model, the charging cases have different battery capacities:
- AirPods (1st gen): 24 hours
- AirPods (2nd generation): 24 hours
- AirPods Pro (1st Gen): 24 hours
- AirPods (3rd generation): 30 hours
- AirPods Pro (2nd Gen): 30 hours
The charging case of AirPods Max does not charge the Bluetooth headphones. So the battery life cannot be actively extended – but the case should prevent the over-ears from discharging. However, since the headphones only switch to “Ultralow Power Mode” after about 18 hours in the case, their use is controversial, for example mactechnews.
AirPods: battery life compared to other Bluetooth in-ears
The battery life of the Apple AirPods is average compared to other Bluetooth in-ear headphones. Some headphones have longer battery life, while many models last a similar amount of time. According to tests by computer picture For example, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 achieve around 5.5 hours of battery life – slightly less than the Apple AirPods Pro 2.
If battery life is particularly important to you, the Jabra Elite 7 Active (7.5 hours) and the beyerdynamic Free Byrd (12 to 13 hours) are good choices.
How to check the AirPods battery level
Get closer without obligation: AirPods Pro and iPhone.
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To check the battery level of your AirPods, do the following:
- Pair the AirPods with your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Go to “Bluetooth”.
- Find your AirPods in the list of connected devices and tap on it.
- You can see the current battery level of your AirPods and the battery level of the charging case.
Alternative method: Open the charging case and hold it close to your iPhone or iPad with the inserted AirPods. After a few seconds, a pop-up window will appear showing the charging status of your AirPods.
A notice: Please note that these instructions are for Apple devices. If you’re using an Android device, you may need to follow different steps to check your AirPods battery level.
Why are my AirPods empty so quickly?
Poor John: When the AirPods are running low on juice, it can be really annoying.
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There can be various reasons why your AirPods battery is draining quickly. Some possible causes:
- You use your AirPods frequently and without breaks, resulting in the battery draining quickly.
- You didn’t charge your AirPods properly or you’re using a bad charger. This can cause the battery to drain faster.
- The AirPods are old and the battery may no longer have its maximum capacity. This also affects the battery life.
To extend the life of your AirPods batteries and prevent the batteries from being drained so quickly, you should charge the AirPods regularly. Always use the included charging cable or another certified Apple charger.
With these settings you extend the battery life of the AirPods
It only takes a few taps to adjust certain AirPods settings.
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To improve AirPods battery life, you can turn on your iPhone’s battery saver mode. This mode automatically turns off the headphones when there is no sound from your smartphone.
It is best to also activate optimized charging for your AirPods:
- Connect the AirPods to your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Select “Bluetooth”.
- Find your AirPods in the list of connected devices and tap on it.
- Scroll down and turn on Optimized Loading.
Gentle use: save battery with the AirPods
If you treat AirPods well, they will reciprocate with a longer lifespan.
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You should use the included charging case to transport and store your AirPods. It charges the headphones and protects them from damage.
Other tips for longer battery life:
- Use the AirPods at a low volume.
- Use only one AirPod instead of both.
- Avoid exposing the AirPods to extreme temperatures.
summary
- AirPods battery life is 5 to 6 hours per charge.
- Exception: The AirPods Max have a runtime of 20 hours.
- The in-ear models last 24 to 30 hours with the charging case.
- The AirPods battery life is good average, but there are alternatives with significantly longer endurance.
- If your AirPods are draining quickly, check if you’re using an Apple-certified charging cable. Otherwise it could be due to the age of the in-ears.
- There are some settings that increase battery life.
- With proper use, you maximize battery life.
Reference-www.turn-on.de
