What charging options does the AirPods Pro 3 case support?

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The AirPods Pro 3 case charges four different ways, which means you've probably already got a compatible charger lying around.

USB-C is the fastest and most straightforward. Plug in a cable, get a charge. If you're in a hurry, this is the way to go.

MagSafe is the convenient wireless option. The case snaps magnetically onto MagSafe chargers, so you don't have to worry about positioning it precisely. Just place it on the charger and the magnets align everything correctly.

Any standard Qi wireless charger also works, though you lose the magnetic alignment. It charges fine, just requires a bit more care to position the case correctly on the pad.

Here's the handy one: Apple Watch chargers work too. If you travel with a Watch and want to minimize cables, you can charge both your Watch and AirPods case with the same charger. Just not at the same time, obviously.

For quick top-ups, 5 minutes of charging gives you about an hour of listening time. A full charge from empty takes roughly an hour for the earbuds and a couple hours for the case depending on which charging method you're using.

There's also an 80% charge limit option in settings—similar to what iPhones have. If you always keep your AirPods on a charger when not in use, enabling this can help preserve battery health by not keeping the cells at maximum charge constantly.

One thing to know: the USB-C port is charging only. You can't use it for wired audio output. And while the case is IP57 water resistant, don't charge it when wet—let the USB-C port dry out first.