I used my previous pair for 7 years. I logged 5 months of continuous audiobook listening in that time, and probably just as much time with music + TV.

Incredible for a tiny $100 - or whatever it cost back then - battery-powered device.

I only replace my airpods when i lose them - never due to battery issues etc

I have a 6 year old pair, battery last about 20 minutes tops.

I use mine every time I take the dog out for a walk so around 2 hours a day most days since I've had them which is over 2 years now, and I've yet to notice any battery degradation. There probably is some, but not enough to notice outside of actual measurements.

Not using them much could actually be responsible for more battery degradation, since extended time spent fully charged is not great for batteries.

I am still using a pair I bought February 5, 2022... but I generally keep the battery topped up by charging them once a day.

> I don't even use them that much.

There’s your problem. Batteries are just like engines - dies when you don’t use them.

I had the same and got them replaced for free some time ago. Still using airpods pro v1