AirPods 4 (ANC) right earbud lasting only 1.5 hours on a full charge

Hi, I have a question about my AirPods. I have AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and I bought them last year. Recently, the right AirPod only lasts about 1.5 hours on a full charge. Could you please tell me what might be wrong with it? Thank you!

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Original Title: Airpods 4 (ANC)

Posted on Oct 13, 2026 9:07 AM

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WheelieNick

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Oct 14, 2026 8:04 AM in response to Stella511

Try this

Clean the Case and Earbuds: Wipe the charging contacts on the bottom of the right AirPod and inside the charging case with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Check Charging Status: Put both AirPods in the case, close the lid, open it near your iPhone or iPad, and verify that the right earbud shows a charging icon.
Reset Your AirPods:

- Put your AirPods in the charging case and close the lid.
- Wait 30 seconds, then open the lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Reconnect them to your device.

Contact Apple Support: Since you bought them last year, they may still be covered under Apple's limited warranty or AppleCare+. You can visit an Apple Store or contact Apple support to test the battery health of the individual earbud.