Since Apple launched the AirPods Max, questions have revolved around its low-power modes. Do you really need to use your Smart Case to save battery life or leave your headphones idle for hours on end? Fortunately, Apple is finally setting the record. The company has introduced low-power modes for AirPods Max, and the truth is more reassuring than what you’ve heard online.
Yes, the Smart Case immediately sets the ears above a low-power mode. However, they will also go into that low power mode with just five minutes of inactivity – not the two hours you heard about in the first reports. AirPods Max will enter an even more aggressive battery-saving mode, which turns off Bluetooth and Find My if you leave them alone for 18 hours in the Smart Case or 72 hours alone.