Can I keep wireless earbuds in a charging case when not used?

Wireless earbuds are quite different than traditional headphones. They are designed to come with cases and to stay in the case even when they are fully charged, that protect your earbuds from getting damaged, but they also charge your earbuds, however, what if your tws earbuds are already fully charged? Will you still keep your earbuds in the case when they are not used? Almost all tws wireless earbuds feature lithium-ion batteries, which are designed to stop charging once they are fully charged. The battery will naturally degrade over time which is completely fine, however, by charging every before it hits under 20% charge, you grately increase the lifespan of your tws true wireless earbuds’ battery. So leaving your wireless earbuds in the case when not in use is actually far better for your earbuds' battery healthy, it will protect your earbuds from being exposed to extreme temperatures, moisture, or even dust.

Let’s have a look at how leaving your earbuds in the case can actually prolong your earbuds’lifespan, as well as some other things you may not have known about your wireless earbud.

Can you overcharge earbuds?

Overcharging your wireless earbuds won’t affect the device in any way. There was a time when the majority of all electronic devices batteries were nickel-based, and the lifespan of these batteries was reduced due to overcharging. However, since most batteries are now lithium-ion, overcharging does not affect them.

Can you keep wireless earbuds in the case when not in use?

This is only for safety purposes and nothing else. Keeping your wireless earbuds in the case will be more good than harmful. Firstly as said above,lithium-ion batteries can’t be overcharged, almost all wireless earbuds will stop charging once they reach 100% charge and have a trickle feature that slows down charging from 80% to 100% to reduce over stimulating the battery. So there is no need to worry that you are overcharging your earbuds since charging comes to a complete halt once it is full.

Turning off your earbuds will preserve battery life?

the strain on the battery when not in use and when power off is almost the same. So, turning off your earbuds wouldn’t save any additional battery. You can charge them as it is, no need to go through the extra effort.

Why lithium-ion batteries can’t be overcharged?

Lithium-ion batteries can’t be overcharged, but they have a limited amount of charge cycles until the battery starts to degrade & will need to be replaced. Typically it has around 300 –500 charge cycles. Once your earbuds hit under 20% of charge, that’s one charge cycle lost, so the more you let your wireless earbuds fall below 20%, the faster the battery will degrade. The battery will naturally degrade over time which is completely fine, however, by charging it every before it hits under 20% charge, you're greatly increasing the lifespan of your wireless earbuds' battery. So leaving your wireless earbuds in the case when not in use is actually far battery for your earbuds' battery healthy.

Can you charge wireless earbuds without the case?

No, most of the wireless earbuds in the market will need to be charged through the case. You will be able to charge the case through a wireless charger but not the earbuds themselves.

Is it bad to keep the charging case charging overnight?

No, similarly to your earbuds themselves, the charging case also uses lithium-ion batteries, which stop charging once it hits 100% of charge. So there is no need to worry about having your earbuds or charging case at risk of being overcharged.

How to know when wireless earbuds are fully charged?

The charging case will flash red whilst plugged in and charging your earbuds. Once fully charged the light will stop flashing and stay solid red. Normally fully charged battery will take around 2 -3 hours depending on the earbud's battery capacity. You may know this time from your tws earbuds manufacturers.

Charging over a hundred percent will damage the battery?

the charger disconnects the flow of current once the battery reaches 100%, so this is not an issue. However, as mentioned earlier, keeping the charge full puts additional strain on the battery, which reduces its life. Therefore, it is best if you disconnect the earbuds from the charger once they reach a hundred percent.

What can damage your wireless earbuds' battery?

First of all, all batteries deteriorate over time, but certain things can make them deteriorate much faster. These are :

·Exposure to extreme temperatures

· Exposure to Water

· Exposure to chemicals

What’s the average battery life?

You should know and accept that every battery dies after a while. We still treat batteries as disposable, so manufacturers have no reason to increase battery life. Also, the technology may be available but it is still not ready for commercial use.

Of course, things are not that bad. The average model has a battery life of 2 –4 years. I am not talking about cheap models nor expensive ones, models with a price that most would find acceptable. Users are happy even with 2 years, that’s why I said it is a matter of personal preference.

You must ask yourself, is there anything that I can do? Like any device you use, maintenance is the way to keep it in good shape for as long as possible. Even if you don’t get positive results, keeping your earbuds in good shape is always a good idea.

How to extend your earbuds’lifespan?

No matter how great your earbuds are, to extend their battery life, here are several suggestions that you can do to ensure that your wireless earbuds last longer.

· Keep the charging case with you, that in case you are running low on charge, you can charge it immediately. Moreover, this helps you store your earbuds together without losing them.

· Don’t keep your earbuds in your pocket, this can impact the life of your earbuds, store them safely in the case.

· Clean the earbuds, to prevent dust and other particles from damaging them.

· Regular routine charging

How to increase battery life?

You have to follow some rules to increase electric device life, especially for earbuds. Taking good care of them is the same procedure. First of all, fully charge it before the first time using it, don’t try to put it somewhere that you feel uncomfortable for high temperature. Would you please plug out your charging cable after a full charge? Finally, try to turn it off when you are not using it. I highly recommend you for the best performance plugged in your cases within 30% to 40% of the charge for lithium-ion batteries. For more information, you can see your tws earbuds manual.

Final

There you have it, leaving your wireless earbuds in the case is completely fine. In fact, it is actually better for your earbuds' battery healthy. The wireless earbuds can be misplaced easily so it is suggested to put them safely into the case. Overcharging is not good for any kind of product, but wireless earbuds, automatically stopped charging once they are fully charged, no matter if they are placed in a case or not. So it is ok to put your earbuds in the case when not in use.

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Post time: Mar-25-2022