As an avid music listener, I was curious to find out: how long can you listen to music on AirPods? To answer this question, I decided to do some research and testing. I’m here to share the results of my efforts and the solutions I discovered to make sure you can keep your AirPods going for as long as possible.
AirPods 2 can be listened to for up to 5 hours. AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 can be listened to for up to 6 hours. AirPods Pro can be listened to for up to 4.5 hours.
When listening to music on AirPods, it is important to make sure to not have the volume too high. This is because listening to them at a high volume can damage your hearing.
| Type of AirPods | Battery Life | Quick Charge Time | Total Listening Time with Charging Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods 2 | Up to 5 hours | 15 minutes provides 3 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| AirPods 3/Pro 2 | Up to 6 hours | N/A | Up to 30 hours |
| AirPods Pro | Up to 4.5 hours | N/A | Up to 24 hours |
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How long can you listen to music on AirPods?
The AirPods 2 can be used for 5 hours of listening before they need to be recharged. But a 15-minute charge provides 3 more hours of listening time.
Read more: Do I need AirPods for an Apple Watch?
So, while you can only listen for 5 hours at a time, you can charge them for 15 minutes and resume your listening.
The AirPods 3 actually allow for 6 hours of listening time. If you include all the charges from the charging case, you can get up to 30 hours of listening time.
When listening to music on AirPods, it is very important that you avoid allowing the volume to be too high.
This is because it can damage your hearing or even lead to tinnitus (a ringing sound in the ears that never goes away).
In general, listening to music above 60% volume is too much. If you can hear the music from the outside, it is too much.
Read more: Why are my AirPods loud on the outside?
How long can you listen to music on AirPods Pro?
AirPods Pro allow you to listen to them for up to 4.5 hours and the case provides an additional 24 hours of battery life.
As with regular AirPods, it is important to limit how loud you listen to music using AirPods Pro.
Because AirPods Pro feature noise-canceling mode and ear tips, it should not be necessary for you to listen to them at a high volume. If you can hear them from the outside, they are probably too loud.
Pros of AirPods for music
- They are convenient, lightweight and easy to use.
- They offer a great sound quality.
- They integrate well with Apple products.
Cons of AirPods for music
- They can be expensive.
- You need to use them with Apple products to get all of the features
