What Are the Battery Life Expectations for the AirPods 4?

Question

The AirPods 4 service will last at least six hours of playback time, this is greatly reduced when using noise cancelling. This estimate is under the best case scenario; assuming the user isn't switching on and off noise cancelling every moment, in which case the battery would be depleted unless infrequently used. So one can presume that AirPods 4 with features switched on will last around four to five hours at best and for an average user, this translates into a good amount of usage.

Answer 1

The AirPods 4 allow 5 hours of listening time without the ANC feature; and around 4 hours when the ANC feature is in use. That is, the case adds another 25 hours of use with ANC disabled, and the users can use it for 16 hours when the ANC is used along with the charging case. These numbers are a bit inferior to the values that are provided by the AirPods 3, but many true wireless earbuds users do get these kinds of figures.

Comments

I refuse to buy a disposable product anymore, so if I cannot change the batteries, I just can’t justify buying them.  
However they are most likely going to be really amazing, because the AirPods 2 were amazing(for the first 22 months).

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Apple AirPods 3 vs 4 I’m torn. I like the idea of anc, and h2 chip for improved call quality. Bluetooth 5.3 for improved range. I like the claims that there is more bass and better overall sound. I have the 3’s already. I like the fit, zero fall out issues. I like the MagSafe capability, I was satisfied with the sound quality due to Spatial Audio (until these 4’s came out and reviewers said the sound is better) I like the Find My Feature but the 4’s have the speakers on the case to assist with locating when lost. Which brings me to my next gripe with the 4’s. Who told Apple people wanted the case smaller. That’s just going to make it easier for someone like me to lose. I’ve already misplaced my AirPods 3 case a couple of times but found it quickly due to the beefier size and the accuracy of Find My. So based on all I’ve stated can someone please give me advice on why I should follow what my gut is telling me and stick with the 3’s. Battery Life has been great and no complaints on phone calls. Whether I’m listening  to someone or speaking. People have always said they hear me crystal clear. There is only two caveats that have me considering taking the plunge to buy the 4’s and that is anc and speakers on the case.

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Bluetooth 6 spec is out. Apple need to add that to h3 chip

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battery is the main issue for this headphone

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Because it apple they making fake predictions..

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It seems dangerous to have a lithium battery placed right next to your ear, and it's scary that Apple has not said anything about its safety.

This issue is a common concern for companies that make wireless earphones and headphones.

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Awesome review! I have some questions regarding the airpods 4. Can you charge the charging case by its self without the ear buds being inside? Does the battery percentage appear in the battery widget even if the lid is closed? Does the airpods 4 case chime when its put into pairing mode like the airpods pro 2 case?