AirPods battery life varies by model when fully charged:
- AirPods 1st Generation: Up to 5 hours of listening time or 3.5 hours of talk time on a single charge, with up to 24 hours total using the charging case
- AirPods 2nd Generation: Up to 5 hours of listening and 3 hours of talk time per charge, with a total of up to 24 hours using the charging case. They also support quick charging-15 minutes in the case provides about 3 hours of listening
- AirPods 3rd Generation: Improved battery life with up to 6 hours of listening time (5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled) and 4 hours of talk time on a full charge. The charging case extends total listening time up to 30 hours and talk time up to 20 hours
- AirPods Pro 2nd Generation: Up to 6 hours of listening time with noise cancellation off, and 4.5 hours of talk time per charge. The charging case offers up to 30 hours of listening time and 24 hours of talk time total
- AirPods Max: Up to 20 hours of listening and talk time on a single charge, with about 1 hour needed to fully charge
Charging time for AirPods is roughly 30 minutes for a full charge of the earbuds inside the case, with quick charge options providing 1 hour of listening from just 5 minutes of charging
. Overall, typical AirPods last between 4.5 to 6 hours per charge depending on the model and usage, with the charging case providing multiple additional charges throughout the day
