What You Need To Know About Your AirPods Case Battery

You can use AirPods for about five hours before they need to be recharged. Fortunately, charging your AirPods is a breeze with the fast-charging, portable cases. But how long does the case’s battery last, and how many times can you use the case to charge the AirPods before it runs out of juice? 

The AirPods case battery lasts around 24 hours and can recharge the AirPods about five times before it needs to be recharged. You can preserve the case’s battery by turning off non-essential features, and the case battery should perform well for 2-3 years of routine use.

Let’s take a closer look at the features of an AirPods case, including how long the battery lasts, how often you can recharge the AirPods with the case, and how to preserve the AirPods’ battery. 

Does an AirPods Case Lose Battery When It’s Not in Use?

Your AirPods case will lose battery when it’s not in use, even if your AirPods (on Amazon) aren’t in the case. The battery will drain very slowly, so you may not notice during regular usage. However, if you leave the case for a few days without charging it, the battery will eventually run out.

If you leave the AirPods inside the case when they’re not in use, the case’s battery will get depleted even quicker. This is due to features like Automatic Ear Detection that use power even when the earbuds are not connected to your phone. 

Nonetheless, it’s still recommended to leave your AirPods inside the case when they’re not in use, as doing so will keep them charged and ready for when you need them.

How Long Does the Battery in an AirPods Case Last?

1st- and 2nd-generation AirPods cases will provide the AirPods with around 24 hours of charge, while 3rd-generation AirPods cases can last up to 30 hours before needing to be recharged. Most AirPods cases carry enough charge to recharge the AirPods five times before running out of juice.

Considering that it takes around 15-20 minutes to fully charge your AirPods using the case, and that the AirPods case will recharge the AirPods five times, you can expect at least 24 hours of charge from your AirPods case. This is convenient if you have a habit of charging your AirPods case at the same time every day, such as overnight. 

While most people won’t use their AirPods for 24 hours straight, it’s best to recharge the AirPods case once a day or when the battery reaches 30%. This will help preserve the battery in your AirPods case. 

How Can I Preserve the Battery Life of My AirPods Case?

Even though the AirPods case already has a pretty decent battery life, you can preserve it further by switching off unnecessary functions and using other power-saving methods.

Here are some ways to preserve the battery life of your AirPods case: 

Switch Off Unnecessary Features

Although you may not feel that there are any “unnecessary” features in the AirPods, you might not always need certain things like Automatic Ear Detection or Noise Cancellation. Switching off these features can help preserve the case’s battery life, especially when the AirPods aren’t in use. 

Disconnect the AirPods When Not in Use

If you have a habit of placing the AirPods directly in the charging case without disconnecting them, it could be draining the case’s battery. If you want to preserve the charging case’s battery, disconnect the AirPods when they’re not in use. 

To disconnect your AirPods, go into the Bluetooth settings on your device and select the AirPods. Click on the ‘i‘ icon next to the AirPods and then click ‘Forget.’

While you don’t need to do this if you’re only charging the AirPods for 10 minutes or so, it will help preserve the case’s battery when you leave it for longer periods. 

Leave the AirPods Out of the Case

Placing the AirPods inside the charging case, even when they don’t need charge, will drain the case’s battery. This is because the AirPods will continuously scan for Bluetooth devices and features like Automatic Ear Detection will stay on.

What Is the Lifespan of an AirPods Case?

The average lifespan of the AirPods case is around 2-3 years with daily use. However, you can keep your AirPods case in good working condition for up to 5 years by storing it properly, keeping it charged, and keeping the case away from heat and water. 

How often you use the case will also affect its lifespan. If you use your AirPods for many hours each day, you may need to replace them after 2-3 years. However, If you use them occasionally and keep the volume levels moderate, you can probably extend the AirPods lifespan by a couple of years.