AirPods battery test

[Ralfi]

Was on a 10 minute call with Apple yesterday. They suggested to test the Airpods overnight by removing them from the case (when both are at 100%) & leaving them & the case unplugged during this time, & if their battery falls to ~90% or less, then it confirms they're severely depleted & it's recommend to then take them into an Apple Store.

(Airpods dropped from 100% to 75% during that call btw).

Tests completed...

Woke up to find both Airpods at 64%! Case was still at 100%.

Popped Airpods back in case & they jumped to 96% instantly.

So, the Airpods are giving a false 100% reading & may only have 64% of realistic charge in them.

The case may also be giving a false 100% reading, but I'm not sure on that right now.

Anyway, I'll be taking them into an Apple Store to see what they can do.

I've had them since launch fyi, so 1 year, 10 months.

So if anyone else is having doubts over their Airpods batteries, give this basic test a go to see how much actual charge they have.

 

[Ralfi]

Great service from the Apple Store...had both Airpods replaced this morning. The case was fine so I've held onto it.

Australian Consumer Law states that 2 years is a resonable warranty term for the Airpods, so we're able to swap them over before then at no cost. Not sure how it is in the US, but I was told there's no Consumer Law there, however iirc US people on MacRumours have said they've had their Airpods replaced at no cost also. Whether that was within 1 or 2 years of purchase, I'm not sure.

Anyway, very happy with Apple's service again...this is what we pay the big bucks for.