Apple AirPods 5

Apple AirPods 5 are designed to deliver advanced wireless audio with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, and the Apple H2 headphone chip. Rich and detailed sound is produced through a custom high-excursion Apple driver and custom high dynamic range amplifier, while environmental noise can be intelligently managed through multiple listening modes. Clearer conversations are supported by Conversation Awareness and Voice Isolation, while Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking is provided for a more immersive listening experience.

Everyday listening, calls, recording, and hands-free assistance are supported through a combination of advanced microphones, sensors, Siri AI, and intuitive controls. Studio-quality audio recording is supported, while Live Translation can be used for communication across languages. Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology is provided for connectivity, and IP57 dust, sweat, and water resistance is included for greater versatility during daily activities and workouts. Depending on the selected configuration, AirPods 5 can be supplied with a USB-C Charging Case or a Wireless Charging Case that can also be charged using an Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified charger.

Key Features

• Active Noise Cancellation: External noise is reduced so music, calls, and other audio can be heard with fewer distractions.
• Adaptive Audio: Listening modes are intelligently adjusted according to surrounding conditions.
• Transparency Mode: Environmental sounds can be allowed through when awareness of the surroundings is needed.
• Conversation Awareness: Audio behavior can be automatically adapted when conversations are detected.
• Voice Isolation: Voice clarity can be enhanced during calls by reducing surrounding background noise.
• Personalized Spatial Audio: Immersive audio is provided with dynamic head tracking for a more personalized listening experience.
• Adaptive EQ: Audio output is automatically adjusted for a balanced listening experience.
• H2 Headphone Chip: Advanced audio processing and intelligent AirPods features are powered by the Apple H2 headphone chip.
• Studio-Quality Audio Recording: High-quality audio recording is supported for compatible recording scenarios.
• Live Translation: Communication across different languages is supported through Live Translation.
• Siri AI: Hands-free access to a more powerful and personalized AI assistant on iPhone is provided. Open-ended questions can be asked, ideas can be brainstormed, and full conversations can be held.
• Gesture and Force Controls: Playback, calls, listening modes, camera controls, and other functions can be managed directly from the AirPods.
• Volume Swipe Control: Volume can be adjusted by swiping up or down on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case.
• IP57 Resistance: Protection against dust, sweat, and water is provided with an IP57 rating.
• Flexible Charging Options: USB-C charging is supported, while the Wireless Charging Case can also be charged with an Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified chargers.
• Find My Support: A built-in speaker is included with the Wireless Charging Case for use with Find My.
• Bluetooth 5.3: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology is provided for compatible wireless connections.

Specifications

Audio Technology

• Custom high-excursion Apple driver
• Custom high dynamic range amplifier
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Adaptive Audio²
• Transparency
• Conversation Awareness²
• Voice Isolation²
• Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking³
• Adaptive EQ
• Studio-quality audio recording
• Vent system for pressure equalization
• Live Translation
• Live Translation for communicating across languages⁴

Siri AI⁵

Hands-free access to an even more powerful and personalized AI assistant on iPhone is provided. Open-ended questions can be asked, ideas can be brainstormed, and full conversations can be held.

Sensors

• Dual beamforming microphones
• Inward-facing microphone
• Optical in-ear sensor
• Motion-detecting accelerometer
• Speech-detecting accelerometer
• Force sensor
• Force sensor with volume swipe on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Chip

• H2 headphone chip

Controls

• Press once to play or pause media
• Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute⁶
• Press once for camera remote⁷
• 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
• Swipe up or down to adjust volume on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
• Say “Hey Siri” or just “Siri”⁸ to perform actions such as playing a song, making a call, or getting directions
• With Siri Interactions, the head can be nodded yes or gently shaken no when Siri asks whether an incoming call should be answered, a text message should be heard, notifications should be managed, and more²

Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistance⁹

• Dust, sweat, and water resistant
• IP57 rating

AirPods 5 Size and Weight – Each¹⁰

• Height: 1.19 inches (30.2 mm)
• Width: 0.72 inch (18.3 mm)
• Depth: 0.71 inch (18.1 mm)
• Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.3 grams)

Charging Case Size and Weight

• Height: 1.82 inches (46.2 mm)
• Width: 1.97 inches (50.1 mm)
• Depth: 0.83 inch (21.2 mm)
• Weight – AirPods 5: 1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)
• Weight – AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case: 1.22 ounces (34.7 grams)

Charging Case

AirPods 5

• Works with USB-C connector

AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

• Works with USB-C connector
• Works with Apple Watch charger
• Works with Qi-certified chargers
• Includes a speaker for use with Find My¹¹

Battery – AirPods 5

• Up to 4 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled¹²
• Up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge with noise control off¹²

Battery Life with Charging Case

• Up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation enabled¹³
• 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of battery life¹⁴

Battery – AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

• Up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled¹⁵
• Up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge with noise control off¹⁵

Battery Life with Charging Case

• Up to 22 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation enabled¹⁶
• 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of battery life¹⁷

Connectivity

• Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology

In the Box – AirPods 5

• AirPods 5
• Charging Case (USB-C)
• Documentation

In the Box – AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

• AirPods 5
• Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker
• Documentation

Accessibility

Accessibility features are provided to help people with disabilities get the most out of their AirPods.

Features include:

• Live Listen audio¹⁸
• Headphone levels
• Headphone Accommodations

System Requirements

• iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
• iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
• Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
• Mac models with the latest version of macOS
• Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
• Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS

AirPods can also be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, although functionality may be limited.

Conclusion

Apple AirPods 5 are designed as advanced wireless earbuds for music, calls, recording, intelligent assistance, and everyday listening. Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, Voice Isolation, and the H2 headphone chip are combined with intuitive controls and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. With IP57 dust, sweat, and water resistance, multiple charging options, extended battery life, Siri AI, and a compact design, a versatile wireless audio experience is provided for use across compatible Apple devices and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.