After some initial confusion about how Airboats handles Max power management, Apple tried to clarify this issue Updated support page Outlines how and when its new $ 550 headphones automatically save battery life.

First, the company “enters the ultra-low-power level that protects Airbots Max fares when stored in their soft, slim smart case.” But there was uncertainty about what would happen when they left Out Case. In my review, I found that the headphones lost only a few percentage points of battery when they went out overnight without any occasion – nothing to worry about. But not everyone has that experience; Brownlee Brands The Airboat Max experienced high battery loss when idle.

According to Apple, the Airboat Max is removed from your head and enters “low power mode” when it is still outside the case for five minutes. If they are in that position for 72 hours, they are one Under Features like Power Mode Bluetooth off and Apple Find My Location Tracking. This, basically, seems when they are actually “turned off”.

But somewhat surprisingly, the smart case does not trigger this deep sleep mode as quickly as I thought. Inserting Airboats Max in the case puts them in lighter low power mode right now. But since the headphones are in a smart case it takes 18 hours to enter ultra-low power mode. Apple has never stated that headphones must be “standard” to enter these modes, when the case is a factor. But the fact that it takes almost 24 hours to reach the point where the Airboats Max battery maximizes – even in the case – is a bit surprising to me.

It is clear that the company prioritizes quick device reconnections and features to discharge every last bit of battery from the Airports Mac. One big question is, what if the headphones were worn around your neck when removed; Since they are not static in that situation, my guess is that they will be fully active until they are picked up and placed on a table or stand. Apple can fix these default behaviors with firmware updates, but for now, that’s how Airports Max works.

Although I have seen minimal battery drain, as I say in our video review I like to have a power button on them. For simplicity.