How long will the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) last?
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) is already past its useful window — hardware wear catches up as of Mar 2025.
The two clocks
A device dies twice: once when the hardware wears out, once when the manufacturer stops patching it. Whichever arrives first is the one that actually ends its life. For the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), that is typical hardware wear at this usage level.
Estimated. After this date the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) keeps working but stops receiving patches, which is the point to stop using it for banking and email.
Typical point at which battery, thermals and storage on a earbuds of this class make daily use frustrating under everyday load.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support dates
| Released | Sep 2022 |
|---|---|
| Security updates end | Sep 2027 |
| Date confidence | Estimated |
Lifespan by how hard you use it
Usage moves the hardware clock, not the security one. Worked hard, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) wears out before its patches run out, so how you use it genuinely changes when it needs replacing.
Browsing, texting, email
Everyday work, streaming
Gaming, creative work, always-on
Is the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) worth repairing?
With no of support window left, money spent repairing a Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) buys time on a device that is about to stop being patched. Put it toward the replacement instead. Run your own numbers in the valuation tool.
Repairability score: 0/10