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Chip
H2chip
H2chip
H2chip
H2chip
H1chip
H2chip
H1chip
H1chip
H1chip
Adaptive Audio
Active Noise Cancellation
Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPodsPro1
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPodsPro and AirPods4 with Active Noise Cancellation2
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation2
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPodsMax3
Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode
Adaptive Audio4 and Transparency mode5
Adaptive Audio4 and Transparency mode5
Adaptive Audio4 and Transparency mode5
Transparency mode
Adaptive Audio4 and Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
SpatialAudio
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Lossless Audio
Lossless Audio and ultralow latency audio via USBC7
Lossless Audio and ultralow latency audio via USBC7
Heart rate
Heart rate sensing during workouts8
Hearing Health
Hearing Test,9 Hearing Aid9 and Hearing Protection10 features
Hearing Test,9 Hearing Aid9 and Hearing Protection10 features
Loud Sound Reduction
Live Translation
Live Translation11
Live Translation11
Live Translation11
Live Translation11
Touch control
Force sensor
Force sensor
Touch control
Touch control
DigitalCrown
DigitalCrown
Double tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Single charge
5 hrs
Up to 5hours of listening time on one charge12
5 hrs
Up to 5hours of listening time on one charge12
8hrs
Up to 8hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation12
6 hrs
Up to 6hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation12
20hrs
Up to 20hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation12
20hrs
Up to 20hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation29
5 hrs
Up to 5hours of listening time on one charge12
6 hrs
Up to 6hours of listening time on one charge12
6 hrs
Up to 6hours of listening time on one charge12
Charging
Up to 30hours of listening time with charging case12
Up to 30hours of listening time with charging case12
Up to 24hours of listening time with charging case and Active Noise Cancellation12
Up to 30hours of listening time with charging case and ActiveNoise Cancellation12
More than 24hours of listening time with charging case12
Up to 30hours of listening time with charging case12
Up to 30hours of listening time with charging case12
Case
Charging Case (USBC)13
Wireless Charging Case (USBC) works with AppleWatch charger and Qicertified chargers;14 includes speaker for FindMy15
MagSafe Charging Case (USBC) works with AppleWatch charger and Qicertified chargers;14 includes lanyard loop and speaker for FindMy15
MagSafe Charging Case (USBC) works with AppleWatch charger and Qicertified chargers;14 includes lanyard loop and speaker for FindMy15
SmartCase
SmartCase
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case14
Sweat and Water Resistance
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)16
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)16
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP57)17
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)17
Sweat and water resistant18
Sweat and water resistant18
Siri
HeySiri and just Siri19
HeySiri and just Siri19
HeySiri and just Siri19
HeySiri and just Siri19
Hey Siri
HeySiri and just Siri19
Hey Siri
Hey Siri
Hey Siri
Automatic switching
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Automatic Switching20
Engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Audio Technology
ANC
Active Noise Cancellation
Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation1
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation2
Prolevel Active Noise Cancellation2
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation3
Adaptive Audio
Adaptive Audio4
Adaptive Audio4
Adaptive Audio4
Adaptive Audio4
Transparency
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Voice Isolation
Voice Isolation21
Voice Isolation21
Voice Isolation21
Voice Isolation21
Voice Isolation21
Personalised Volume
Personalised Volume22
Personalised Volume22
Personalised Volume22
Personalised Volume22
PersonalisedVolume22
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
AdaptiveEQ
Driver
Custom highexcursion Apple driver
Custom highexcursion Apple driver
Custom highexcursion Apple driver
Custom highexcursion Apple driver
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Custom highexcursion Apple driver
Custom highexcursion 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
SpatialAudio
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalised SpatialAudio with dynamic head tracking6
Pressure
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Lossless Audio
Lossless Audio and ultralow latency audio via USBC7
Lossless Audio and ultralow latency audio via USBC7
Sensors
Optical
Optical in-ear sensor
Optical in-ear sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Optical sensor (each earcup)
Dual optical sensors
Skin-detect sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Motion Accelerometer
Motiondetecting accelerometer
Motiondetecting accelerometer
Motiondetecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Position sensor (each earcup)
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Speech Accelerometer
Speechdetecting accelerometer
Speechdetecting accelerometer
Speechdetecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Case-detect sensor (each earcup)
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Heart rate
Heart rate sensor for workouts8
Sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor
Touch control
Touch control
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Accelerometer (each earcup)
Double tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Nine microphones in total:
Nine microphones in total:
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Inwardfacing microphone
Inwardfacing microphone
Inwardfacing microphone
Inwardfacing microphone
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Inwardfacing microphone
Inwardfacing 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
H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)
H2 headphone chip (each earcup)
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
Apple second-generation UltraWideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case
U1chip in MagSafe Charging Case (USBC)
Controls
Press once to play orpause 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 threetimes to skip back
Press and hold for Siri
Say HeySiri or just Siri19 to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Siri Interactions22
Press once to play orpause 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 threetimes to skip back
Press and hold for Siri
Say HeySiri or just Siri19 to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Siri Interactions22
Press once to play orpause 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 threetimes to skip back
Press and hold to switch between listening modes
Swipe up or down to adjust volume
Say HeySiri or just Siri19 to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Siri Interactions22
Press once to play orpause 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 threetimes to skip back
Press and hold to switch between listening modes
Swipe up or down to adjust volume
Say HeySiri or just Siri19 to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Siri Interactions22
DigitalCrown Turn for volume control

Press once to play orpause media
Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute23
Press twice to end a call
Press twice to skip forward
Press threetimes to skip back
Press and hold for Siri
Noise control buttonPress to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode

Say HeySiri to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
DigitalCrown Turn for volume control

Press once to play orpause 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 threetimes to skip back
Press and hold for Siri
Listening mode button Press to switch between listening modes

Say HeySiri or just Siri19 to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Siri Interactions22
Double-tap to play, skip forward or answer a phone call
Say HeySiri to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Press once to play orpause media
Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute23
Press twice to end a call
Press twice to skip forward
Press threetimes to skip back
Press and hold for Siri
Say HeySiri to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Press once to play orpause media
Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute23
Press twice to end a call
Press twice to skip forward
Press threetimes to skip back
Press and hold for Siri
Say HeySiri to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Hearing Health
Hearing Test9
Hearing Test9
Hearing Aid9
Hearing Aid9
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature25
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature25
Hearing Protection10
Hearing Protection10
Loud Sound Reduction
Live Translation
Live Translation for communicating across languages11
Live Translation for communicating across languages11
Live Translation for communicating across languages11
Live Translation for communicating across languages11
Size and Weight26

AirPods4

AirPods4 with Active Noise Cancellation

AirPodsPro 3

AirPodsPro2

AirPodsMax

AirPodsMax 2

AirPods (2nd generation)

AirPods (3rd generation)

AirPods (3rd generation)

Height: 30.2mm (1.19inches)
Width: 18.3mm (0.72inches)
Depth: 18.1mm (0.71inches)
Weight: 4.3grams (0.15ounces)
Height: 30.2mm (1.19inches)
Width: 18.3mm (0.72inches)
Depth: 18.1mm (0.71inches)
Weight: 4.3grams (0.15ounces)
Height: 30.9mm (1.22inches)
Width: 19.2mm (0.76inches)
Depth: 27.0mm (1.06inches)
Weight: 5.55grams (0.20ounces)
Height: 30.9mm (1.22inches)
Width: 21.8mm (0.86inches)
Depth: 24.0mm (0.94inches)
Weight: 5.3grams (0.19ounces)
Height: 187.3mm (7.37inches)
Width: 168.6mm (6.64inches)
Depth: 83.4mm (3.28inches)
Weight: 386.2grams (13.6ounces)
Height: 187.3mm (7.37inches)
Width: 168.6mm (6.64inches)
Depth: 83.4mm (3.28inches)
Weight: 386.2grams (13.6ounces)
Height: 40.5mm (1.59inches)
Width: 16.5mm (0.65inches)
Depth: 18.0mm (0.71inches)
Weight: 4.0grams (0.14ounces)
Height: 30.79mm (1.21inches)
Width: 18.26mm (0.72inches)
Depth: 19.21mm (0.76inches)
Weight: 4.28grams (0.15ounces)
Height: 30.79mm (1.21inches)
Width: 18.26mm (0.72inches)
Depth: 19.21mm (0.76inches)
Weight: 4.28grams (0.15ounces)

Charging Case (USBC)

Charging Case (USBC)

MagSafe Charging Case (USBC)

MagSafe Charging Case (USBC)

SmartCase

SmartCase

Lightning Charging Case

Lightning Charging Case

MagSafe Charging Case

Height: 46.2mm (1.82inches)
Width: 50.1mm (1.97inches)
Depth: 21.2mm (0.83inches)
Weight: 32.3grams (1.14ounces)
Height: 46.2mm (1.82inches)
Width: 50.1mm (1.97inches)
Depth: 21.2mm (0.83inches)
Weight: 34.7grams (1.22ounces)
Height: 47.2mm (1.86inches)
Width: 62.2mm (2.45inches)
Depth: 21.8mm (0.86inches)
Weight: 43.99grams (1.55ounces)
Height: 45.2mm (1.78inches)
Width: 60.6mm (2.39inches)
Depth: 21.7mm (0.85inches)
Weight: 50.8grams (1.79ounces)
Weight: 134.5grams (4.74ounces)
Weight: 134.5grams (4.74ounces)
Height: 53.5mm (2.11inches)
Width: 44.3mm (1.74inches)
Depth: 21.3mm (0.84inches)
Weight: 38.2 grams (1.35ounces)
Height: 46.40mm (1.83inches)
Width: 54.40mm (2.14inches)
Depth: 21.38mm (0.84inches)
Weight: 37.91grams (1.34ounces)
Height: 46.40mm (1.83inches)
Width: 54.40mm (2.14inches)
Depth: 21.38mm (0.84inches)
Weight: 37.91grams (1.34ounces)
Battery12

AirPods4

AirPods4 with Active Noise Cancellation

AirPodsPro3

AirPodsPro2

AirPodsMax

AirPodsMax 2

AirPods (2nd generation)

AirPods (3rd generation)

AirPods (3rd generation)

Up to 5hours of listening time on a single charge
Up to 4hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 8hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5hours with SpatialAudio and head tracking enabled)
Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with SpatialAudio and head tracking enabled)
Up to 20hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 20hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled29
Up to 5hours of listening time on a single charge
Up to 6hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5hours with SpatialAudio enabled)
Up to 6hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5hours with SpatialAudio enabled)
Up to 5hours of listening time on a single charge with noise controloff
Up to 6.5hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts
Up to 20hours of movie playback on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation and SpatialAudio enabled
Up to 10hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
5minutes of charging equals around 1.5hours of listening time.30
5minutes of charge time provides around 1.5hours of listening time.31

AirPods4 with Charging Case (USBC)

AirPods4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USBC)

AirPodsPro3 with MagSafe Charging Case (USBC)

AirPodsPro2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USBC)

AirPodsMax with SmartCase

AirPodsMax2 with SmartCase

AirPods (2nd generation) with Lightning Charging Case

AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case

AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case

Up to 30hours of listening time
Up to 20hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 24hours of listening time with ActiveNoise Cancellation enabled
Up to 30hours of listening time
Storage in the SmartCase preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
Storage in the SmartCase preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
More than 24hours of listening time

15minutes in the case provides up to 3hours of listening time
Up to 30hours of listening time

5minutes in the case provides around 1hour of listening time
Up to 30hours of listening time

5minutes in the case provides around 1hour of listening time
5minutes in the case provides around 1hour of listening time
Up to 30hours of listening time with noise controloff
5minutes in the case provides around 1hour of listening time
5minutes in the case provides around 1hour of listening time
Charging via USBC
Charging via USBC
5minutes in the case provides around 1hour of listening time
Dust, Sweat and Water Resistance
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)16
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)16
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP57)17
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)17
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)18
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)18
Connectivity
Bluetooth5.3
Bluetooth5.3
Bluetooth5.3
Bluetooth5.3
Bluetooth5.0
Bluetooth5.3
Bluetooth5.0
Bluetooth5.0
Bluetooth5.0
In the Box
AirPods4
AirPods4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPodsPro3
AirPodsPro2
AirPodsMax
AirPodsMax2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
Charging Case (USBC)
Charging Case (USBC) with speaker
MagSafe Charging Case (USBC) with speaker and lanyard loop
MagSafe Charging Case (USBC) with speaker and lanyard loop
SmartCase
SmartCase
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case
USBC Charge Cable sold separately
USBC Charge Cable sold separately
USBC Charge Cable sold separately
USBC Charge Cable
USBC Charge Cable
USBC ChargeCable
Lightning to USBA Cable
Lightning to USBC Cable
Lightning to USBC Cable
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)
Accessibility
Hearing Test9
Hearing Test9
Hearing Aid9
Hearing Aid9
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature25
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature25
Hearing Protection10
Hearing Protection10
Loud Sound Reduction
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
Live Listen audio27
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
System Requirements28
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPhone models with the latest version ofiOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
iPad models with the latest version ofiPadOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
AppleWatch models with the latest version ofwatchOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
Mac models with the latest version ofmacOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleTV models with the latest version oftvOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
AppleVisionPro with the latest version ofvisionOS
Tech Specs
Product

AirPods4

AirPods4 with Active Noise Cancellation

AirPodsPro3

AirPodsPro2

AirPodsMax

AirPodsMax 2

AirPods
(2nd generation)

AirPods
(3rd generation)

AirPods
(3rd generation)

Tech Specs
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footnote
  • 1
    Up to 4x more ActiveNoiseCancellation compared with original AirPodsPro and AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation when tested in accordance with IEC60268-24.
  • 2
    Up to 2x more ActiveNoiseCancellation compared with original AirPodsPro and AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation.
  • 3
    Up to 1.5x more ActiveNoiseCancellation than the previous generation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
  • 4
    Available on AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation or AirPodsPro2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS18, iPadOS18 or macOSSequoia and later. Available on AirPodsMax2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS26.4, iPadOS26.4 or macOS26.4 and later.
  • 5
    Device performance and noise control features like ActiveNoiseCancellation, AdaptiveAudio 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-gb/102672 for AirPods4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-gb/120409 for AirPodsPro cleaning instructions.
  • 6
    Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in DolbyAtmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for SpatialAudio, which will sync across Apple devices using the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS andtvOS.
  • 7
    Ultralow latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USBC connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
  • 8
    Built-in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone with iOS26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com/en-gb/123184 for more information.
  • 9
    The HearingTest and HearingAid features are supported on AirPodsPro2 and later with the latest firmware paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS18 or iPadOS18 and later and are intended for people 18yearsold or older. The HearingAid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOSSequoia 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. Viewcompletelist.
  • 10
    The Hearing Protection feature works with AirPodsPro2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac with iOS18, iPadOS18 or macOSSequoia and later. The feature is not available in all regions or all languages. Viewcompletelist. See support.apple.com/en-gb/120850 for total attenuation and more information. The Hearing Protection feature is not suitable for protection against extremely loud impulse sounds, such as fireworks, gunfire or pneumatic drills, or against sustained sounds louder than 110dBA. The Hearing Protection feature is not suitable for use in all workplaces. Consult with your employer prior to use. For AirPodsPro3, the Hearing Protection feature complies with the hearing protection standard EN 352 when EN 352 Protection is on.
  • 11
    Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation and AirPodsPro2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligenceenabled iPhone running iOS26 and later. Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPodsMax2 with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligenceenabled iPhone running iOS26.4 and later. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see FeatureAvailability.
  • 12
    Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. AirPods 4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation were tested with ActiveNoiseCancellation turned off.
  • 13
    Charging requires a compatible USBC charger.
  • 14
    USBC charging requires a compatible USBC charger. Wireless charging requires a Qicertified wireless charger. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger. AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation, AirPodsPro2 and AirPodsPro3 charging cases also work with the AppleWatch charger.
  • 15
    FindMy functionality requires iOS26 or later.
  • 16
    AirPods4 and AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation 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 standard60529. 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-gb/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
  • 17
    Products are dust, sweat and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions. AirPodsPro3 have a rating of IP57 and AirPodsPro2 have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard60529. 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-gb/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
  • 18
    AirPods (3rdgeneration) are sweat and water resistant for nonwater sports and exercise, and are IPX4 rated. Sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions.
  • 19
    Siri and activating with just Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply. Activating with just Siri is not available on AirPods with the H1 headphone chip and Intelbased Mac computers. Devices must support and have the latest operating system software.
  • 20
    Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device with the latest operating system software.
  • 21
    Available on AirPods4, AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation or AirpodsPro3 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS18, iPadOS18 or macOSSequoia and later. Available on AirPodsMax2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS26.4, iPadOS26.4 or macOS26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software.
  • 22
    Available on AirPods4, AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation, AirPodsPro2 and later or AirPodsMax 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
  • 23
    Available in compatible applications with the latest firmware.
  • 24
    Available on AirPods4, AirPods4 with ActiveNoiseCancellation or AirPodsPro2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS18 or iPadOS18 and later. Available on AirPodsMax2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS26.4 or iPadOS26.4 and later.
  • 25
    Supported on AirPodsPro2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone running iOS26 and later. This feature may not be available in all regions or all languages. Viewcompletelist.
  • 26
    Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
  • 27
    Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
  • 28
    AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with nonApple devices, but functionality may be limited.
  • 29
    Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using preproduction AirPodsMax2 paired with production iPhone17ProMax units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunesStore (256Kb/sAAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, ActiveNoiseCancellation was enabled and SpatialAudio was set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPodsMax battery discharge while playing audio until AirPodsMax stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
  • 30
    Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPodsMax paired with preproduction iPhone16 ProMax units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunesStore (256Kb/sAAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, ActiveNoiseCancellation on and SpatialAudio set to fixed. 5-minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPodsMax that were charged for 5minutes, then audio playback was started until the AirPodsMax stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
  • 31
    Testing conducted by Apple in March 2026 using pre-production AirPodsMax2 paired with production iPhone15 ProMax units, all with pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunesStore (256Kb/sAAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, ActiveNoiseCancellation was enabled and SpatialAudio was set to fixed. 5-minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPodsMax that were charged for 5minutes, then audio playback was started until the AirPodsMax stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.

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