When it comes to the battery life of AirPods, there are a few factors to consider. One of the main factors is the volume at which you are using them. Apple suggests that the usage times they provide are based on the earbuds being used at 50% volume. So, if you are using your AirPods at this volume, you can expect to get a certain amount of listening or talk time.
For both AirPods and AirPods Pro, Apple claims that you can get over 24 hours of total listening time or 18 hours of full talk time with multiple charges in your case. This means that with the charging case, you can recharge your AirPods multiple times before needing to plug it in. It’s worth noting that these usage times are based on the earbuds being used with noise cancellation enabled.
Now, let’s break down these usage times a bit further. With the AirPods Pro, you can get up to 4.5 hours of listening time or 3.5 hours of talk time on a single charge. However, with the charging case, you can extend this to over 24 hours of listening time or 18 hours of talk time. This means that with just one charge in the case, you can recharge your AirPods Pro multiple times and enjoy several hours of usage.
Similarly, with the regular AirPods, you can get up to 5 hours of listening time or 3 hours of talk time on a single charge. And with the charging case, you can extend this to over 24 hours of listening time or 18 hours of talk time. So, even with the regular AirPods, you can enjoy several hours of usage before needing to recharge.
It’s important to note that these usage times are estimates provided by Apple and can vary depending on various factors such as the volume at which you are using the AirPods, the settings you have enabled (such as noise cancellation), and the condition of the battery over time.
In my personal experience, I have found that the battery life of my AirPods is generally in line with Apple’s claims. I primarily use my AirPods for listening to music and podcasts, and I usually get around 4-5 hours of usage before needing to recharge them. With the charging case, I can easily go multiple days without needing to plug it in.
The battery life of AirPods is quite impressive, especially when considering the convenience of the charging case. Whether you have AirPods or AirPods Pro, you can expect to get over 24 hours of total listening time or 18 hours of full talk time with multiple charges in your case, as long as you are using them at 50% volume with noise cancellation enabled.