Dont get me wrong.
I love myApple AirPods Maxand use them all day long for blocking out distractions and enjoying music.
Bluetooth headphones and earbuds are addictive because they are so liberating.
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If only they were more reliable.
Not every gadget you might want to listen to is Bluetooth compatible.
Thats inevitably when I discover that my headphones arent charged.
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I rarely get a full days use out of the Max before I have to scramble for a charger.
I fondly recall the days when you didnt have to worry about charging a ridiculous number of devices.
So, I have to remember to bring both chargers, which I often dont.
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Ive resorted to doing this on long plane trips, and its not fun, but it works.
One company even makes an external battery with a built-in charging slot for your AirPods and AirPods Pro.
Connection or Disconnection?
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Not every rig you might want to listen to is Bluetooth compatible.
The entertainment system on planes, for example, generally requires a wired connection.
Bowers & Wilkins have a genius solution to the connection problem with their newPI7 truly wireless earbuds.
The P17s dont come cheap, however.
They cost $400, about $150 more expensive than Apples AirPods Pro.
Apparently, the liberating feeling of wearing Bluetooth headphones or earbuds comes at a price.
It might be worth it if only my sound gear will stay charged and connected.
