iPad So... they said the Air has the same or better battery life.

[AdonisSMU]

Battery life alone should cover at least $100 of the $399 iPad Mini vs. $229 Nexus 7 debate. I've been able to squeeze just 8 hours max out of my Nexus 7 and that was just doing light browsing and some Plants vs. Zombies 2. If I did that on an iPad it would probably last 16 hours.

Ive been using my iPad off and on all day since 5am.

 

[docprego]

I'm down 10% after an hour of active use but I keep it at highest brightness.

10 hours on max brightness, I'll take that.

 

[alphaod]

I like how Apple likes to be conservative in their battery life ratings. I like this pleasant surprise.

Same with my other Air; claimed 9 hours battery, I can get about 12-13 on a charge!

 

[Lobwedgephil]

On over 15 hours use, 10% left. So yeah, very happy with battery life.

 

[570934]

I'm only my second charge since purchase, and that's from the out of the box with only 83% on it.

So this cycle has been better than my first charge, 13 hours usage, 3 days standby, 25% to go. I do run my screen quite low most of the time, especially now the nights are closing in. God I hate going to work in the dark, and coming home in the dark, but it helps my battery life lololol.

 

[patseguin]

Yeah battery life seems good, but is it me or does it take a really long tine to charge it?

 

[Kadin]

Still on my 2nd charge since launch day and brightness is set at about 35%. Continues to impress...

 

[DotCom2]

I'm getting about 12-13 hrs.
Not bad at all. I'm happy!

 

[PieMac]

Yeah -what about "good battery lots" ?

So far my battery life is right at 10 hours-nothing special at all. This is with auto brightness on and just normal surfing, email, etc. Curious to know if my battery is up to par...what is this reference to these "good battery lots"?

 

[nospleen]

When posting your usage time, can you please list what brightness your screen is set to? Curious how much difference that makes. Thanks!

 

[Guitarpik]

So far my battery life is right at 10 hours-nothing special at all. This is with auto brightness on and just normal surfing, email, etc. Curious to know if my battery is up to par...what is this reference to these "good battery lots"?

I'm on my second air and I get 10 hours too, nothing more. Not really happy since everyone else seems to be reporting 12 hours+.

I have my brightness at about 50% too. Think I might return it tomorrow.

 

[rui no onna]

I'm on my second air and I get 10 hours too, nothing more. Not really happy since everyone else seems to be reporting 12 hours+.

I have my brightness at about 50% too. Think I might return it tomorrow.

My guess is most folks getting long battery life have the brightness set pretty low. I get 12-15 hours on the Air but that's because it's mostly at 0-30% brightness (Auto-Brightness off).

 

[asleep]

Could you explain what you mean by "good battery" lot number?

Yeah -what about "good battery lots" ?

Just having some fun with the good lot/bad lot folks.

 

[wpalomine]

32 LTE with smart cover; auto-brightness on, BT and Cellular off.

The battery had 10% remaining:
15hrs and 18mins of usage (50% games and 50% mixed use)
3 days Standby

 

[Aetherhole]

This time around, I am even more impressed by the battery life!

Still 25% to go and these are the stats at this time:

Usage - 10 hours, 48 minutes
Standby - 3 days, 19 hours

Brightness on Auto, but the slider is at about 40% most of the time.

 

[doxielover]

Yeah, battery life is excellent for me. Of course, my iPad Air is from the "good battery" lot number/factory.

Which is that and how do I find it?

 

[asleep]

Which is that and how do I find it?

See post #38.

 

[Diversion]

Nuff said..

 

[I8P'CS]

11h-27m - usage

3 days 12h - standby with 17% left auto brightness on by mistake. Only charged once since out of box of 89%