So, I have had several iPads all with the standard 3.5mm headphone jack. When I watch downloaded films/tv with headphones my battery drains about 10% per hour.
I've just bought an iPad Air 4 and am using an Apple USB-C to 3.5mm adaptor to connect my headphones.
My battery now drains 20-25% per hour of downloaded film/tv.
Is this normal and to be expected ?
Help much appreciated.
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Thanks for your reply Stevi, appreciated. There is definitely an increased drain due to the USB C to 3.5mm dongle but I have managed to reduce this to about 15% per hour of video (rather than 20-25%) by reducing screen brightness. I know the USB C dongles do drain power as I have a similar issue on my MacBook Pro with my ethernet adaptor.
Hey Dynamicworm,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! We understand you have some questions about your iPad battery life. We are happy to provide some information to help.
To start, battery life can vary from device to device, and user to user. There are many factors that can play a part in how long a device will last between charging. You can find some general information regarding battery life of the iPad Air (4th Generation) here: iPad Air (4th Generation) - Technical Specifications
You can also find some great tips to maximize battery life here: Maximizing Battery Life and Lifespan
Thanks again, and have a great day!
Significant battery drain when using USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adaptor - is this normal ?
