Reason why one AirPod always dies faster than the other

If you've ever felt like one AirPod seems to lose battery life quicker than the other, you might not actually be imagining it.

Listening to music or podcasts is a common way that many of us get through the day, whether it's while commuting to our places of work and education, or simply going for a walk outside.

But being left with one working headphone can put you in a disconcerting middle zone where you are both distracted from reality but unavoidably present in it.

There are often a few obvious reasons why one of your Bluetooth headphones keeps dying, leaving you 'locked out' and forcing you to 'half-dog' reality.

Unless you want to go back to untangling a maze of wired headphones every time you want to 'lock in', it is probably better to figure out the simple ways to fix your AirPod problems.

Being left with one working headphone on public transport can be a major bummer (Getty Stock Image)

Why does one AirPod die quicker than the other?

The most common reason behind the uneven battery status could be down to contact issues inside the charging case.

"When placing your AirPods inside, it’s possible that one may not make full contact with the charging pins," YouTube channel 'Apple Explained' said.

This means the battery of the AirPod slowly drains instead of charging.

However, there's an easy fix for this. By using a cotton swab, simply clean inside the case around the metal pins - even if there's no visible dirt - along with the stem of the AirPod.

But for those who aren’t having an issue, there could be other reasons as to why your battery drains rapidly.

Another reason could be the different functions of each AirPod affecting their batteries.

Have you ever been forced to 'half-dog' reality? (Getty Stock Image)

Depending on which pod you choose, one is usually used as the microphone for Siri or calls, while the other is for 'Noise Control'.

You can even out their battery usage by switching these roles in your iPhone settings.

Apple users should also pay attention to which AirPod they take out if someone is talking to them.

Yes, really. It may sound a little random, but over time it can cause 'uneven degradation'.

When the AirPod is not being used in your ear, it will likely go into power-saving mode, while the other continues to play the sounds.

This can lead to one needing more charge cycles than the other, with different charging capacities.

So, do your best to make sure you are using your AirPods equally, and you might be able to avoid the battery dying on you.