This article will show you how long you can use your Apple headphones, both between charges and over their lifetime. We’ll also explain how to make sure they last as long as possible.

The question of how long AirPods should last is actually two questions: How long before you need to replace them, and how long can you go on a charge? We’ll answer the second question first.

According to Apple, a fully charged set of AirPods should give you between five and six hours of use, "[depending] on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors." That's not super specific, but here's what they mean:

The bigger question is of course how long your AirPods will last. And that also depends largely on the batteries.