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AirPods lifespan?
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It depends on a lot of factors, my ones lasted more than 2 years and I lost them( but they worked ok.
My 1st gen AirPods lasted me about three and a half years (2018-2021) but developed problems at the end (they were dropping out frequently). I'm on my second pair, AirPods Pro from 2021 and they still work fine.
Seems to be about 3 years if you use them frequently, perhaps longer if you don't.
Seems to be about 3 years if you use them frequently, perhaps longer if you don't.
You can pay Apple to replace battery of AirPods, also Pro ones (both Gens)
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Apple Service for AirPods - Apple Support
Learn how to get service for your AirPods. We can troubleshoot the issue or help you arrange a repair or replacement. Find out the costs and service options near you.
It depends. I had the first generation airpods. I got them in February 2017. By March 2019 they were useless. They lasted about 20 minutes on a single charge. I had my AirPods Pro 1st gen from March 2020 until October 2022. They were still working really well. Lasted as long as the day I bought them.
I have a pair of 1st gen purchased almost 5 years ago. I got about 45 minutes out of a full charge last time I used them which isn't often these days. I also have Pros that I purchased 2.5 years ago and still get at least 3 hours although it's likely a bit more than that.
I'm surprised to see the battery service is still available for the first-generation AirPods. I wonder if they swap them out for the same model.You can pay Apple to replace battery of AirPods, also Pro ones (both Gens)
Apple Service for AirPods - Apple Support
Learn how to get service for your AirPods. We can troubleshoot the issue or help you arrange a repair or replacement. Find out the costs and service options near you.
To answer the OP's question, my experience has been the same as that expressed by others in this thread. My first-generation AirPods lasted about 3 years until they pretty much failed to hold any meaningful charge.
Just from personal experience: Airpods Pro 1st gen, a few months max. Before one of the 100 different issues starts developing and you have to replace.
Maybe the 2nd gen are more reliable, I couldn’t say as I don’t own them.
Maybe the 2nd gen are more reliable, I couldn’t say as I don’t own them.
It would be nice, but I'd imagine if Apple offered a free MacBook with every purchase of AirPods (a $999 bonus for a ~$200 price) they would go bankrupt.