Airpods 4

[aaasss]

Hi, I'm using AirPods 4 and the box says to charge with a 3W or 5W charger, but I have a regular 20W USB adapter, like a standard iPhone charger. Will I have any problems charging with this adapter?

 

[iGeek2019]

No, you’ll be absolutely fine - even Apple’s 20w USB-C power brick has them listed as being compatible for AirPods charging:

AirPods Models​

• AirPods Pro 3
• AirPods 4
• AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
• AirPods Pro 2
• AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning)
• AirPods Pro (1st generation) with MagSafe Lightning Charging Case
• AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
• AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
• AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation)
• AirPods (2nd generation)
• AirPods Max
• AirPods Max (Lightning Connector)
• AirPods (1st generation)

Source: https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/produ...f7d0afb5239ed525d37c5e75ca55771ff5e20346704ab

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Adapter capacity should be thought of as a "minimum." You'd be fine even using a 140w MacBook charger.

The AirPods won't draw any more than they can use, regardless of the capacity.

 

[jetsam]

Adapter capacity should be thought of as a "minimum." You'd be fine even using a 140w MacBook charger.

The AirPods won't draw any more than they can use, regardless of the capacity.

This reminds me of the unending discussions of 2010:

"Is it safe to charge an iPhone with an iPad charger?"

 

[Polaroid]

I don't even check the charger just assume if it fits it works lol

 

[FreakinEurekan]

I don't even check the charger just assume if it fits it works lol

To a point, that's usually true.

I have a USB-A port built into my end-table next to the couch, and it has a USB-A to USB-C cable plugged into it. I normally use it to keep my iPad charged (11" Air M2)

Just for grins & giggles, I plugged in my 16" MacBook Pro M1 Max. It recognizes the charger, though it does say "Not Charging"... probably it would charge if the Mac were asleep (albeit veeerrrryyyyyyy sssssllllllloooooowwwwwwlllllllllyyyyyyyy)

 

[aaasss]

You're right, I plugged it in with a 20W charger and it didn't even get hot. Thanks everyone.

 

[aaasss]

I like the Aerodrome; is it resistant to falls, and I'm wondering if it will get damaged if I think about it.