It is possible that if you have some AirPodsdo you know if these are waterproofor not, since each model is different, however, many times we do not think about the box, which can also fall into water, or get wet in the rain, so it is important to know this.
Today we are going to see the resistance of each model, as well as the difference between the case and the AirPods, because, as we said, it is not the same for everyone, and you may be surprised to discover that it is not what you thought. , and therefore, you will have to be more careful.
Resistance of each AirPods model
Although unlike an iPhone, no one is going to want to put their AirPods in a pool, since they don’t take photos and I don’t think listening underwater is pleasant, these have resistance in case we accidentally mess with them or they slip. The box falls when trying to pick one up, which is why, for years, Apple has also implemented resistors in the different models, although not in all of them as we will see now.
- AirPods (1st generation):
- Not resistant to water or sweat.
- AirPods (2nd generation):
- Not resistant to water or sweat.
- AirPods (3rd generation):
- Earphones and charging case: IPX4 (Sweat and water resistant).
- AirPods Pro (1st generation):
- Headphones: IPX4 (Sweat and water resistant).
- Charging case: Not waterproof.
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation):
- MagSafe Earbuds and Charging Case (Lightning): IPX4 (Sweat and water resistant).
- MagSafe Earbuds and Charging Case (USB-C): IP54 (Dust, sweat and water resistant).
- AirPods Max:
- Not resistant to water or sweat.
As we can see, there is a lot of difference between some models and others. While the first two generations are not waterproof, the third is both in the AirPods and in the case, however, the first Pro, although they do withstand water without problems, their case cannot get wet, which that will have to be taken into account.
Something curious, as we can see, is that the Maxesdespite costing twice as much as any other AirPods model, They do not have water resistance not even sweatwhich is curious, not only because of its price, but because, being a headband, sweat could be more abundant, and we believe that premium headphones like these should at least have that protection, despite the fact that, Even if they don’t have it, it is true that they would not break down so easily.
This makes it clear that, when choosing AirPods, it is essential to take into account their resistance to water and sweat, especially if you plan to use them in situations where they may be exposed to liquids, such as during intense workouts, walks in the rain or simply a neglect at home. It also highlights the importance of extra care for non-rugged models, such as AirPods 1st and 2nd generation or AirPods Max.
Leave us a comment with your experiences and if you knew the resistance of the AirPods you have.
