Why Your Apple AirPods' Battery Drains So Fast And How To Make It Last Longer
Short listening sessions don't mean your AirPods need to be replaced.
One of the biggest challenges manufacturers face with wireless earbuds is battery longevity, and Apple is no exception. Lithium-ion batteries like the ones in AirPods typically get roughly 300 to 500 charge cycles before significant battery degradation kicks in — that's about two to three years. If your AirPods haven't hit that lifecycle stage yet, you need to check Apple's battery-life rating for your specific model. For instance, Apple rates AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) at four hours of listening time with ANC on and five hours with it off.
If you have a habit of leaving the earbuds out of their case, that explains a lot. Each bud continues consuming power so long as it's connected to a device or searching for one. Get into the habit of putting them back in the case when you're...
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