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People are just discovering the real reason why one AirPod always dies quicker than the other

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Published 16:26 5 Nov 2024 GMT

People are just discovering the real reason why one AirPod always dies quicker than the other

There's an easy fix to it

Rikki Loftus

Rikki Loftus

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People are just discovering the real reason behind why one AirPod always dies quicker than the other one.

If you’ve ever had the bane of one of your AirPods dying halfway through your commute then you’re not alone.

When it happens, it almost makes us miss a time when our only issue was untangling the web of wired headphones.

There's a reason why one AirPod always dies first (Maskot/Getty Images)
There's a reason why one AirPod always dies first (Maskot/Getty Images)

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It can be even more frustrating when you’ve made sure to charge them for the same amount of time but it turns out that having one earphone die before the other is a fairly universal problem.

There’s actually a specific reason behind it and one YouTube channel known as Apple Explained has lifted the lid on why it happens.

Why does one AirPod die quicker than the other?

It all boils down to one common reason behind issues with uneven battery life - how strong the connection is inside the charging case.

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If you’ve got one AirPod that’s always dying, it might be due to it not connecting properly when charging.

In the video, it explains: “When placing your AirPods inside, it’s possible that one may not make full contact with the charging pins.”

This means the battery of the AirPod slowly drains instead of charging.

However, there’s an easy fix for this. By using a cotton swab, simply clean inside the case around the metal pins - even if there's no visible dirt - along with the stem of the AirPod.

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There's a simple way to fix an uneven battery life for AirPods (DBenitostock/Getty Images)
There's a simple way to fix an uneven battery life for AirPods (DBenitostock/Getty Images)

If that doesn’t do the trick then another reason could be the different functions of each AirPod affecting their batteries.

But for those who aren’t having an issue, there could be other reasons as to why your battery drains rapidly.

Depending on which pod you choose, one is usually used as the microphone for Siri or calls, while the other is for Noise Control.

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You can even out their battery usage by switching these roles in your iPhone settings.

Apple users should also pay attention to which AirPod they take out if someone is talking to them.

Yes, really. It may sound a little random, but over time it can cause ‘uneven degradation’.

When the AirPod is not being used in your ear it will likely go into power-saving mode, while the other continues to play the sounds.

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This can lead to one needing more charge cycles than the other, with different charging capacities.

So, do your best to make sure you are using your AirPods equally, and you might be able to avoid the battery dying on you.

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