If you’re considering purchasing your first-ever wireless earbuds, then one thing you might be wondering is, do they need to be charged?
Yes, all wireless earbuds do need to be charged. The majority of wireless earbuds in the market come with their own charging case, which provides an additional charge when on the go. The case itself will also need to be charged once it runs out of battery.
Although charging your earbuds might sound like a hassle it’s not as bad as you think let’s take a look at this in more detail. Let’s dive in!
Do Wireless Earbuds Need To Be Charged?
Almost all wireless earbuds will need to be charged. Wireless earbuds typically come with a charging case as well as a charging cable. To charge your earbuds, you will need to simply put the earbuds in the case and plug in the charging cable to the cases charging port. Once fully charged, the charging case will be able to charge your AirPods portable, powering the earbuds for an additional couple of hours until the case itself runs out of battery. Then, you will need to power it up through the charging cable once again.
How Do You Know If Your Wireless Earbuds are Charged?
Most wireless earbuds come with a battery light indicator that displays the current status of your battery life. This is for the earbuds themselves as well as the case. A green light typically indicates that the earbuds are fully charged, whereas a red light indicates that your earbuds are low on charge.
Additionally, some earbuds such as the Airpods will display the status of both your earbuds battery as well as the battery of your charging case on your phone, so you will be able to know exactly how much charge you have remaining.
How Long do Wireless Earbuds Take to Charge?
On average wireless earbuds can take 1-2 hours to charge fully. The average battery life for earbuds is 4-5 hours, and the average battery life for the case is 15-20 hours. So you will never need to worry about your earbuds running out of battery when on the go since most charging cases have a long battery life & can provide 2-3 hour battery life to your earbuds on just a 15-20 minute charge.
Should You Always Put Your Wireless Earbuds Back In The Case?
First-time wireless earbud users usually wonder whether or not they should leave their earbuds out or put them back in the case when not in use. Users typically fear leaving them in will cause the earbuds to overcharge. However, this is not the case since almost all manufacturers incorporate lithium-ion batteries into their products which stop charging once the earbuds hit 100%. So there is no need to worry about your earbuds at risk of being overcharged.
Are Wireless Earbuds Better Than Wired Ones?
Both wireless earbuds and wired earbuds have their own pros & cons. Wireless earbuds will always be better for working out or doing any sort of outdoor activity. Additionally, high-end wireless earbuds are equipped with various hands-free capabilities such as voice assistants, as well as quick-controls allowing you to adjust the volume of your earbuds quickly and easily or answer a call with simply a tap to either side of your earbuds. Almost all wireless earbuds come with microphones, making them perfect for phone calls, conference calls, or any video or audio recording. High-end wireless earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation, which does two main things. The first is it blocks external noise from entering within the earbuds providing a more enjoyable experience for the user. The second is it filters out external noise when using the microphone, thus allowing other t hear you clearly even in noisy environments. However, one of wireless earbuds con is that a wireless connection will always experience its occasional audio latency compared to wired earbuds. Wired earbuds will have a more constant connection and convenience since they do not need to be charged at all.
Advantages of Wireless Earbuds:
1. They are Versatile
Wireless earbuds can be used for pretty much anything; they can be used for working out, during any outdoor activity, listening to songs, watching movies, conference calls, answering phone calls, you name it!
2. Easy To Carry
Wireless earbuds are super easy to bring along. Simply pop them into their compact charging case and put them in your pocket or your backpack, and you will be able to listen to songs or use them for watching Youtube videos on your phone or listen to an audiobook.
3. Great For Phone Calls
Wireless earbuds are great for answering phone calls on the go or even making quick phone calls hands-free. If you opt for wireless earbuds with a built-in voice assistant, you will be able to make calls easily, hands-free, and let your assistant read your messages and notification while on the go.
4. Comfortable Fit
Wireless earbuds are ergonomically designed since they have no wire & will need to offer a comfortable yet secure fit. Because of this, both the comfort & fit of wireless earbuds are typically greater than your average wired earbuds.
5. Long Connection Range
One of the biggest pros of wireless earbuds is that you have a long connection range from your earbuds to your connected device. This makes them perfect for doing almost any active task without the need of having your phone in your pocket the entire time.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it, almost all wireless earbuds will need to be charged. On average wireless earbuds can take anywhere from 1-2 hours to be charged from 0%. Additionally, on average wireless earbuds last anywhere from 4-5 hours in a single charge, with the charging case lasting anywhere from 10-15 hours with high-end earbuds lasting a whopping 25 hours.
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