As an AirPods Pro owner, I have often been frustrated with how long it takes to charge my AirPods Pro. After doing some research and improving my expertise on the topic, I have discovered some solutions that can help you charge your AirPods Pro faster. In this blog post, I’ll be discussing how long it takes to charge AirPods Pro and sharing some solutions I have discovered that can help you get the most out of your charging time.
| Key Takeaways |
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| AirPods Pro takes approximately 15 minutes to charge. |
| 5 Minutes of charge time gives 1 hour of listening time. |
| The case takes around one hour to charge. |
| You can check the battery percentage of your AirPods Pro using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or MacBook. |
| It is ok to leave your AirPods Pro charging overnight. |
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How Long Does It Take to Charge AirPods Pro?
Apple doesn’t have official information posted on its website indicating how long AirPods Pro takes to charge. This is also the same for AirPods Pro 2.
However, according to several reports, the earbuds take about 15 minutes to charge. AirPods Pro takes an extended time to reach 100% after reaching 98%. Also, charging the AirPods Pro for 5 minutes gives 1 hour of listening time.
The slow charge could be a way to preserve the battery and increase its lifespan. That is because recharging lithium-ion batteries quickly and repeatedly can damage them.
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How Long Does It Take to Charge AirPods Pro Case?
The case is an integral part of the AirPods Pro. It takes approximately one hour to charge the case. A fully charged case can charge your AirPods Pro three to four times.
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How Long Does It Take to Charge AirPods Pro for the First Time?
Apple strives to ship their products with at least a 50% charge, which is adequate to turn AirPods on and pair them with your device.
Nevertheless, the charge may have diminished based on how long it has been since the earbuds were shipped from the company. As a general rule of thumb, you should charge your new AirPods Pro as soon as you receive it. Charging it to full capacity for the first time will take around 20 minutes if the case is fully charged.
How Do I Know When My AirPods Pro is Charged?
You can know if your AirPods Pro is charged or charging by looking at the case’s light status. If the AirPods are in your case, the light indicates the charge status of your AirPods. If the AirPods are not in the case, the light indicates the charge status of your case.
Tap the case when it is on the charging mat to see the color it reflects. The AirPods Pro is charging if there is an amber light and fully charged if the case shows a green light.
How to Check AirPods Pro Battery Percentage?
You can check the battery percentage of your AirPods Pro earbuds using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or MacBook. To see the charge status, open your AirPods Pro case with the AirPods inside and hold it close to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The charge percentage will show in a few seconds.
You can also check your AirPods Pro battery percentage using the battery widget on these devices. The charge will show if at least one earbud is in the case.
Open the case’s lid or take the earbuds out to look for battery percentage using your Mac. Click the Bluetooth icon on your Mac, then direct the pointer over your AirPods and wait for the percentage to show in a few seconds.
Can I Leave My AirPods Pro Charging Overnight?
It is alright to leave your AirPods Pro charging overnight. No harm will come to them. The case is designed to change into a trickle charge mode when your AirPods Pro battery has reached full capacity.
This reduces the number of charging cycles your earbuds undergo while preserving their battery life.
How Can I Make My AirPods Pro Last Longer?
There are many ways to make your AirPods Pro last longer. Always store your AirPods Pro in their case when not in use.
Keep them away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Ensure they are dry and clean at all times. Charge them in good time and avoid sharing them with many people.
How Long Does the AirPods Pro Battery Last?
AirPods Pro battery can last 4.5 hours of listening time or 3.5 hours of talk time when fully charged. The AirPods Pro lasts for 6 hours of listening time.
Charging your AirPods Pro battery for five minutes can get you about one hour of listening time and one hour of talk time.
How Long does AirPods Pro Last?
AirPods Pro has a lifespan of about two years of daily use. However, the lifespan entirely depends on how you use your earbuds.
The main issue is usually the degradation of the lithium-ion battery to the point that it provides less than 60 minutes of listening time when fully charged.
Pros
- Wireless and portable
- Can switch easily between Apple devices
- Good battery life
- Can charge quickly (5 minutes to get 1 hour of listening time)
- Can check battery percentage of your AirPods Pro with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or MacBook.
Cons
- Takes around 15 minutes to charge
- Case takes approximately 1 hour to charge.
- Battery life is only 2 years on average.
