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Apple AirPods are designed to die: Here’s what you should know (pirg.org)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I didn’t get two years out of mine.

Regardless, they shouldn’t be manufacturing these like they’re disposable.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

IMHO, the first generation was pretty bad. Those things went to shit after 2 years. I couldn’t get through an hour call with them.

But the new Pros are pretty good. I’ve had a pair for 2 years, and I’m still on 3-4 hour calls with them, with ANC on.

I don’t know what black magic is happening, but these things are doing way better than my first ones.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

I’m on five years with my gen2 pair, and they’re still doing great.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

Question..

Why did you purchase them in the first place then?

Hype? Advertising? Apple ecosystem? Lack of foresight that the batteries aren't replaceable?

Edit: Downvoters too upset to answer the question. They actually have adapters to use wired headphones on iPhones ya know.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I bought them for the meme and ended up loving them, and never want to go back to wired headphones on my phone.

After buying AirPods I only once used the 3.5mm jack/dongle either my phone.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Okay. I actually got a pair as a Christmas gift. Have you ever noticed them starting to dangerously overheat on a warm day, while your ears are sweating into them no less?

I'm not exactly a fan of having lithium batteries explode in my ear. I actually like my eardrums and my brain noodles.

Does anyone actually do research into this new modern stuff before figuring out if it's even safe or not?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Dude I think your headphones are defective. I’ve never noticed my AirPods get anything more than vaguely warm.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I know the left one's battery runs down about twice as fast as the right one, so yeah they're probably not in ideal condition.

When using them indoors, they only get mildly warm, nothing to really worry about. But you gotta keep in mind, some folks like to go out jogging with them in their ears.

They'll get that much hotter when outdoors on a hot summer day, and electronics really don't like sweat...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

But you gotta keep in mind, some folks like to go out jogging with them in their ears.

That's exclusively what I do with mine.

AirPods Pro and AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant

While not proof, they really don't mind getting a little wet.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Trust that it works well and it does. However, first gen was not as good as after it.

Good microphone quality. Not true for first gen after some time in my experience
Reliable connection. True most of the time.
Apple ecosystem, yes to a small degree. Ability to see battery level is nice.
Fast recharge times
Endless usage time if using one headphone at a time. It is my preference usage method.

Cons: high price. After several years I expect to find comparable competition. It exists, and i use it, but i lost: 1, 2, 3 from my list. And usability is crap: accidentally touching headphone turns it off.