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AirPods 5
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
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In-ear
Over-ear
Price
Violator
New
New
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Quick Look
Chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H1 chip
H2 chip
H1 chip
H1 chip
H1 chip
Adaptive Audio
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation1
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation1
Active Noise Cancellation
Up to 3x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 53
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation4
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation4
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPods Max5
Conversation Awareness
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Spatial Audio
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Lossless Audio
Lossless Audio and ultra‑low latency audio via USB‑C9
Lossless Audio and ultra‑low latency audio via USB‑C9
Hearing Health
Loud Sound Reduction
Live Translation
Touch control
Force sensor to manage playback and calls
Force sensor with volume swipe to manage playback and calls
Force sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor with volume swipe to manage playback and calls
Touch control
Digital Crown
Digital Crown
Double-tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Single charge
4 hrs
Up to 4 hours of battery life on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation28
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of battery life on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation29
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge15
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge15
8 hrs
Up to 8 hours of battery life on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation15
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation15
20 hrs
Up to 20 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation15
20 hrs
Up to 20 hours of battery life on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation15
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge15
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge15
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge15
Charging
Up to 20 hours of battery life with charging case30
Up to 22 hours of battery life with charging case31
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case15
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case15
Up to 24 hours of battery life with charging case and Active Noise Cancellation15
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case and Active Noise Cancellation 15
More than 24 hours of listening time with charging case15
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case15
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case15
Case
Charging Case (USB‑C)17
Charging Case (USB‑C)16
Smart Case
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case17
Sweat and Water resistance
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)19
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)19
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)20
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)20
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)19
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)19
Sweat and water resistant21
Sweat and water resistant21
Automatic switching
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Automatic Switching22
Engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Personalized engraving
Audio Technology
ANC
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation1
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation1
Active Noise Cancellation
Up to 3x more Active Noise Cancellation2
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation4
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation4
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation5
Adaptive Audio
Adaptive Audio6
Adaptive Audio6
Adaptive Audio6
Adaptive Audio6
Adaptive Audio6
Adaptive Audio6
Transparency
Transparency
Transparency
Transparency mode
Transparency
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency
Conversation Awareness
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Conversation Awareness6
Voice Isolation
Voice Isolation6
Voice Isolation6
Voice Isolation6
Voice Isolation6
Voice Isolation6
Voice Isolation6
Voice Isolation6
Personalized Volume
Personalized Volume6
Personalized Volume6
Personalized Volume6
Personalized Volume6
Personalized Volume6
Personalized Volume6
Personalized Volume6
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Spatial Audio
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking8
Pressure
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Sensors
Optical
Optical in-ear sensor
Optical in-ear sensor
Optical in-ear sensor
Optical in-ear sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Dual optical sensors
Skin-detect sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Motion Accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Speech Accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor with volume swipe
Force sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor with volume swipe
Touch control
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Double-tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Nine microphones total:
Nine microphones total:
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)
H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case
U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
Controls
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press once for
camera remote24
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press once for
camera remote24
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press once for
camera remote24
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold for Siri
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press once for
camera remote24
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold for Siri
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press once for
camera remote24
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press once for
camera remote24
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Noise control button Press to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press once for
camera remote24
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Listening mode button Press to switch between listening modes
Digital Crown Turn for volume control
Double-tap
to play, skip forward, or answer a phone call
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute23
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Live Translation
Live Translation for communicating across languages13
Live Translation for communicating across languages13
Live Translation for communicating across languages13
Live Translation for communicating across languages13
Live Translation for communicating across languages13
Live Translation for communicating across languages13
Size and Weight25
AirPods 5
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
Height: 30.2 mm (1.19 inches)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Height: 30.2 mm (1.19 inches)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Height: 30.2 mm (1.19 inches)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Height: 30.2 mm (1.19 inches)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)
Height: 30.9 mm (1.22 inches)
Width: 19.2 mm (0.76 inch)
Depth: 27.0 mm (1.06 inches)
Weight: 5.55 grams (0.20 ounce)
Width: 19.2 mm (0.76 inch)
Depth: 27.0 mm (1.06 inches)
Weight: 5.55 grams (0.20 ounce)
Height: 30.9 mm (1.22 inches)
Width: 21.8 mm (0.86 inch)
Depth: 24.0 mm (0.94 inch)
Weight: 5.3 grams (0.19 ounce)
Width: 21.8 mm (0.86 inch)
Depth: 24.0 mm (0.94 inch)
Weight: 5.3 grams (0.19 ounce)
Height: 187.3 mm (7.37 inches)
Width: 168.6 mm (6.64 inches)
Depth: 83.4 mm (3.28 inches)
Weight: 386.2 grams (13.6 ounces)
Width: 168.6 mm (6.64 inches)
Depth: 83.4 mm (3.28 inches)
Weight: 386.2 grams (13.6 ounces)
Height: 187.3 mm (7.37 inches)
Width: 168.6 mm (6.64 inches)
Depth: 83.4 mm (3.28 inches)
Weight: 386.2 grams (13.6 ounces)
Width: 168.6 mm (6.64 inches)
Depth: 83.4 mm (3.28 inches)
Weight: 386.2 grams (13.6 ounces)
Height: 40.5 mm (1.59 inches)
Width: 16.5 mm (0.65 inch)
Depth: 18.0 mm (0.71 inchs)
Weight: 4 grams (0.14 ounce)
Width: 16.5 mm (0.65 inch)
Depth: 18.0 mm (0.71 inchs)
Weight: 4 grams (0.14 ounce)
Height: 30.79 mm (1.21 inches)
Width: 18.26 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 19.21 mm (0.76 inch)
Weight: 4.28 grams (0.15 ounce)
Width: 18.26 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 19.21 mm (0.76 inch)
Weight: 4.28 grams (0.15 ounce)
Height: 30.79 mm (1.21 inches)
Width: 18.26 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 19.21 mm (0.76 inch)
Weight: 4.28 grams (0.15 ounce)
Width: 18.26 mm (0.72 inch)
Depth: 19.21 mm (0.76 inch)
Weight: 4.28 grams (0.15 ounce)
Charging Case (USB‑C)
Wireless Charging Case (USB‑C)
Charging Case (USB‑C)
Charging Case (USB‑C)
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
Smart Case
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case
Height: 46.2 mm (1.82 inches)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 32.3 grams (1.14 ounces)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 32.3 grams (1.14 ounces)
Height: 46.2 mm (1.82 inches)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 34.7 grams (1.22 ounces)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 34.7 grams (1.22 ounces)
Height: 46.2 mm (1.82 inches)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 32.3 grams (1.14 ounces)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 32.3 grams (1.14 ounces)
Height: 46.2 mm (1.82 inches)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 34.7 grams (1.22 ounces)
Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
Weight: 34.7 grams (1.22 ounces)
Height: 47.2 mm (1.86 inches)
Width: 62.2 mm (2.45 inches)
Depth: 21.8 mm (0.86 inch)
Weight: 43.99 grams (1.55 ounces)
Width: 62.2 mm (2.45 inches)
Depth: 21.8 mm (0.86 inch)
Weight: 43.99 grams (1.55 ounces)
Height: 45.2 mm (1.78 inches)
Width: 60.6 mm (2.39 inches)
Depth: 21.7 mm (0.85 inch)
Weight: 50.8 grams (1.79 ounces)
Width: 60.6 mm (2.39 inches)
Depth: 21.7 mm (0.85 inch)
Weight: 50.8 grams (1.79 ounces)
Weight: 134.5 grams (4.74 ounces)
Weight: 134.5 grams (4.74 ounces)
Height: 53.5 mm (2.11 inches)
Width: 44.3 mm (1.74 inches)
Depth: 21.3 mm (0.84 inch)
Weight: 38.2 grams (1.35 ounces)
Width: 44.3 mm (1.74 inches)
Depth: 21.3 mm (0.84 inch)
Weight: 38.2 grams (1.35 ounces)
Height: 46.40 mm (1.83 inches)
Width: 54.40 mm (2.14 inches)
Depth: 21.38 mm (0.84 inch)
Weight: 37.91 grams (1.34 ounces)
Width: 54.40 mm (2.14 inches)
Depth: 21.38 mm (0.84 inch)
Weight: 37.91 grams (1.34 ounces)
Height: 46.40 mm (1.83 inches)
Width: 54.40 mm (2.14 inches)
Depth: 21.38 mm (0.84 inch)
Weight: 37.91 grams (1.34 ounces)
Width: 54.40 mm (2.14 inches)
Depth: 21.38 mm (0.84 inch)
Weight: 37.91 grams (1.34 ounces)
Battery15
AirPods 5
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
Up to 4 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled28
Up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled29
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)
Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)
Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled15
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled)
Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled)
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off
Up to 6.5 hours of battery life on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts
Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled
Up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
5 minutes of charging equals around 1.5 hours of listening time15
5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of battery life15
Battery life with charging case
Battery life with charging case
AirPods 4 with Charging Case (USB-C)
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB‑C)
Battery life with charging case
AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
AirPods Max with Smart Case
Smart Case
AirPods (2nd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
Up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation enabled30
Up to 22 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation enabled31
Up to 30 hours of listening time
Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 24 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 30 hours of listening time
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
More than 24 hours of listening time
15 minutes in the case provides up to 3 hours of listening time
15 minutes in the case provides up to 3 hours of listening time
Up to 30 hours of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Up to 30 hours of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging via USB‑C
Charging via USB‑C
Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistance
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)19
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)19
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)20
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)20
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)19
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)19
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)21
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)21
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0
In the Box
AirPods 5
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
Charging Case (USB‑C)
Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker
Charging Case (USB‑C)
Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Smart Case
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case
USB-C Charge Cable sold separately
USB-C Charge Cable sold separately
USB‑C Charge Cable
USB‑C Charge Cable
USB‑C Charge Cable
Lightning to USB‑A Cable
Lightning to USB‑C Cable
Lightning to USB‑C Cable
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)
Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L)
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Live Listen audio26
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements27
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS
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Tech Specs
Product
AirPods 5
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods
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AirPods
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1Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
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2Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
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3Up to 3x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 5 when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
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4Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
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5Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
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6Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
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7Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax buildup. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/en-ae/102672 for AirPods cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-ae/120409 for AirPods Pro cleaning instructions.
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8Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Personalized Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. Personalized Spatial Audio is not available when using other devices.
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9Ultra-low latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
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10Built-in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com/en-ae/123184 for more information.
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11The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later and are intended for people 18 years old or older. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. It is intended for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.
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12The Hearing Protection feature works with AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later. The feature is not available in all regions or all languages. View complete list. See support.apple.com/en-ae/120850 for total attenuation and more information. The Hearing Protection feature is not suitable for protection against extremely loud impulse sounds, such as gunfire, fireworks, or jackhammers, or against sustained sounds louder than 110 dBA.
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13Available on compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when paired with compatible AirPods with the latest firmware when Apple Intelligence is turned on. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see Feature Availability.
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14Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at apple.com/ae/apple-intelligence. Hands-free access to Siri AI works on all AirPods.
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15Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation were tested with Active Noise Cancellation turned off.
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16Charging requires a compatible USB-C charger.
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17USB-C charging requires a compatible USB‑C charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger. AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3 charging cases also work with the Apple Watch charger.
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18Find My functionality requires iOS 27 or later.
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19Products are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions. AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3 have a rating of IP57 and AirPods Pr 2 have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat, and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/en-ae/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
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20AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat, and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/en-ae/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
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21AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise, and they are IPX4 rated. Sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions.
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22Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
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23Available in compatible applications with the latest firmware.
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24Available with the latest firmware when paired with compatible Apple devices running the latest operating system software.
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25Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
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26Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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27AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
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28Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off, and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. With Noise Control turned off, listening time was up to 6 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
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29Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off, and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. With Noise Control turned off, listening time was up to 7 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
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30Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 and charging case paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off, and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 percent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
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31Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off, and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 percent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
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32Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 and charging case paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Noise Control were all off. 5-Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio playback was started until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
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33Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Noise Control were all off. 5-Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio playback was started until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.