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Apple has announced that their new Apple AirPods are sweat-resistant, but does this also mean they are sweatproof? Are AirPods Sweat Resistant really? Let’s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Are AirPods Sweat Resistant?<\/h3>\n
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To answer your question, Yes, the flagship AirPods Pro, MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods (mostly the 3rd generation), are Sweat resistant and water resistant. But they are not sweaty or waterproof. You’ll learn more about this as you read on. <\/p>\n

The new AirPods with iPhone 7 break the old design with 2 separate earpieces. There is now only one apple airpod which is wireless. The battery unit comes out of the iPhone 7 lightning port, so you can charge it and the AirPods (wireless) at the same time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This seems like a very interesting design by Apple, as it will make users want to buy more phone accessories. So basically, it will turn into a money machine for them soon.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Regarding Sweat Resistance:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple says they made these earpods sweat-resistant (not waterproof), so this means that users can now go running, jogging, or do some workouts with them without worrying about getting sweat all over the earpods. But it doesn’t mean you should swim with these headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumers won’t be able to use AirPods with a smartphone case as it is not compatible. You can still charge AirPods and iPhone 7 at the same time using a new wireless charging mat which will soon launch from apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple said they have tested their new iPhone 7 lineup in many ways with different scenarios to make sure everything works as planned for consumers when it goes on sale on September 16th, 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They even found out something interesting about one of the features. The new home button which is now a touch-sensitive electronic button instead of a mechanical one has been fixed to work with apple pay even if it’s covered in water\/liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunlight Reflection: <\/strong>One thing I have noticed from the previous apple announcement is that when they show the Lightning port and how it looks when being used for music or charging, you can see a reflection on the screen above the lighting cable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The image was taken inside at a low angle so this probably happened because of that reason. So people were wondering why it did that and some made-up rumors saying that perhaps Apple will add AR (augmented reality) support to future iOS updates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this to happen there would need to be something like sensors placed around an iPhone and it seems like a bit of a stretch to say that is what this reflection means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about water? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, while we’ve found no specific evidence of this, if you search for “AirPods waterproof” you will find plenty of people talking about how they tested them out in the shower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So while Apple hasn’t come out and said anything specifically about the Pods being rainproof or even showerproof, at least one person claims that they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for running or working out in them in the rain? Well even though Apple hasn’t said you can’t it’s not recommended. Even if they are water-resistant there is no guarantee how well AirPods will hold up to being exposed to sweat while also being exposed to water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at where Apple says their wireless headphones can be used and how these could relate to being either water-resistant or sweatproof. We’ll also include some alternatives to the AirPods for those of us who prefer using wired headphones while working out or participating in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apple does not make any claims that the AirPods are sweat-resistant. If you use the official AirPods case when not using your Bluetooth earphones, they will charge for 5 hours of listening time after only 15 minutes in the charging case. The AirPods and their charging case look pretty sleek and might go great with a workout routine.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Apple has said that the wireless headphones can be used while doing sports and working out, but we don’t see any waterproof or sweat-proof related claims by Apple’s engineers over at Beats (the company behind the iconic line of headphones). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have made some noise-canceling models that should help to eliminate external sound but there is no word on them being advertised as sweat or water-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of other popular brands, Sennheiser is a well-known brand for high-quality headphones and microphones. They make several models of earphones aimed at the active user, all with different features depending on how much money you would like to spend. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Popular options from Sennheiser include the CX series, which uses what they call “TwistLock technology” to ensure a secure fit during workouts. In addition, they also have some Bluetooth models that might work nicely with your Apple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another popular headphone company is Beats, which makes the majority of their headphones with a focus on portability, sound quality<\/a>, and durability. The Beats line includes many wired as well as Bluetooth-powered models that also come in different colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Sennheiser, some of these are marketed as headphones for sports use, but no waterproof or sweatproof models are listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is unfortunate that Apple<\/a> doesn’t say that you can use the AirPods while working out, but at least their charging case does hold a charge to keep your wireless earbuds going for longer periods of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No headphone company seems to make any claims about their headphones being sweat-resistant or waterproof so it would be wise not to push your luck with expensive devices if you are planning on using them outside in moist conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t want to go through the trouble of repairing electronics, water damage or even replacing lost AirPods so consider using wired earphones instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airpods just went on sale today and there have already been reports of people damaging theirs through sweat damage. The Airpods are essentially little computers for your ears, containing a tiny DAC, W1 wireless chip, and batteries all enclosed in what is basically an earplug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these parts are replaceable but not waterproof so if you continue to dampen them then they will eventually fail. This is why Apple recommends that you use the charging case when your AirPods aren’t being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So are they sweat-resistant? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well according to Apple they are splash resistant but this is not the same as sweat resistance. They are however IPX4 rated which means they’re dust\/ water resistant so could work in heavy rain conditions but don’t get these near any poolside diving boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wasn’t really good enough for me though, I go running almost every day and recently got back into playing tennis too after receiving my AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I had been using some standard Apple earbuds as a stopgap for my runs, I decided to put the AirPods through their paces. Now, this is where things get interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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