How Long To Charge Airpods (And Why)?

Exact Answer: 15 Minutes to 1 Hour

Apple is an American-based multinational company, It is one of the most valuable companies in the world. Apple is also one of the largest companies. Apple is well-known for its quality, safety, and brand value.  

It holds many records that are nearly impossible to break. There is no other company in the world that is at par or in competition with Apple concerning the brand value, it is only one of its kind.

Airpods are an amazing gadget that has gained popularity since their invention and are still going great in the market. There are millions of Apple users across the world, and the number is increasing with each passing day. Being an Apple product, AirPods has gained a lot of attention from its customers.

Airpods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds developed by Apple. The main purpose behind developing AirPods was to provide better audio quality with iPhones and iPods. 

AirPods were developed, specifically for Apple users. It is also true that AirPods can also be used with other devices and works equally well.

How Long To Charge Airpods?

AirPods come in a case, and they can be charged within the case itself. There is no need to take them out of the case and then charge them. The case offers multiple charges of the AirPods.

It is advisable to place the AirPods in the case whenever they are not in use so that they remain fully charged. They take around 20 to 60 minutes to get fully charged and therefore are amazing to carry while you are out.

Fully charged AirPods would give you around 5 hours of listening and around 3 hours of talking. Many reports have suggested that it is better to not fully charge the battery. The reason behind it is that the quick charging of lithium-ion batteries may not be good for the long run. 

Once the AirPods are charged up to 90%, they are good to go. Charging them to 90% may ensure better and strong battery performance. It takes around 15 to 45 minutes to reach 90% charging. They can also be charged with wired connections. 

The charging time of AirPods also depends on its generation. In the year 2016, the first-generation AirPods were introduced in the market, and in the year 2019, the second generation known as ‘AirPods Pro’ was launched into the market. 

Why Does It Take So Long To Charge AirPods?

We all are fond of wireless gadgets, aren’t we? Such gadgets are very comfortable to use. Moreover, these gadgets free us from the wires tangling over our necks and causing discomfort & irritation, but they do require charging.

The charging speed of first-generation AirPods is quicker than the AirPods Pro. Thus, the time taken by the AirPods Pro is a bit longer than the first-generation AirPods. This modification is probably to ensure good battery life.

Quick charging results in deterioration of the battery. The first generation of AirPods gets charged quickly. AirPods Pro was redesigned to increase the battery life, which resulted in comparatively slow charging.

One needs to understand that AirPods Pro takes more time for a full charge. AirPods Pro charges quickly up to 70% and then the charging slows down to protect the lithium-ion battery.

In rare cases, the external ports of AirPods may get blocked by dust and debris. This may lead to issues in AirPods charging.

Conclusion 

Airpods are very popular. They are amazing to use and worth buying. If you are an Apple user, then you must own the AirPods. Airpods give amazing audio quality which will enhance your music experience. 

Moreover, with the charging case which provides multiple charges, it is one of the best gadgets that one needs to carry while traveling. Even with a quick 15 minutes charge, AirPods give you a minimum of 1 hour of listening time. AirPods Pro takes longer to charge than the first-generation AirPods.

References

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590116819300116
2. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6360973/