AirPods charging process can be a bit complex, but I’ll do my best to provide a detailed answer to your question. To understand the charging sequence, let’s break it down step by step.
Firstly, when the AirPods are completely dead, the charging case will not immediately start charging them. Instead, it waits until the AirPods reach around 20 percent battery level. This is done to ensure that the case does not constantly charge the AirPods when they are not in use, which could potentially degrade the battery life over time.
Once the AirPods reach 20 percent battery level, the charging case will begin to charge them. The charging case itself has its own battery, which allows it to provide multiple charges to the AirPods without needing to be connected to a power source.
The AirPods charge at a rate of 2.35 watts for the first 3.5 minutes. This initial “boost” charge provides a quick burst of power to get the AirPods up and running as soon as possible. After the initial boost charge, the charging rate may vary depending on the battery level of the AirPods.
It takes approximately 30 minutes for the AirPods to fully charge from dead. This charging time may vary slightly depending on factors such as the battery level of the AirPods and the charging rate.
On the other hand, the charging case itself takes around two hours to fully charge from dead, assuming the AirPods are also dead when placed in the case. This longer charging time for the case is due to its larger battery capacity compared to the AirPods.
It is important to note that the charging case can charge the AirPods multiple times before needing to be recharged itself. This is a convenient feature that allows you to use your AirPods throughout the day without worrying about running out of battery.
The AirPods do not charge before the case. The charging case waits until the AirPods reach around 20 percent battery level before it starts charging them. The case itself takes two hours to fully charge, while the AirPods take approximately 30 minutes to charge from dead. This charging sequence ensures that the AirPods are not constantly charging when not in use, helping to preserve their battery life.