Apple AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case

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 languages

Siri AI
Get more done every day with hands‑free access to an even more powerful and personalized AI assistant on your iPhone. Ask open‑ended questions, brainstorm, and have full conversations.

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

Chip
H2 headphone chip

Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)

Charging Case
Works with USB‑C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers
Includes a speaker for use with Find My.

Battery
Up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled

Battery life with charging case
Up to 22 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of battery life

Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology

Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.
Features include:
Live Listen audio
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 be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non‑Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.

In the Box
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker
Documentation

AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case feature up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation. A redesigned acoustic architecture and next‑generation Adaptive EQ deliver richer and more detailed sound. An open‑ear design provides all‑day comfort. Live Translation helps you communicate across languages. New Siri AI gives you hands‑free access to an even more powerful and personalized AI assistant on your iPhone. A force sensor with volume swipe lets you easily adjust the volume. The Wireless Charging Case allows up to 22 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation. Find My helps you keep track of your AirPods 5, and the Wireless Charging Case has a built‑in speaker that plays a sound to help you locate it. And you can charge the case using an Apple Watch charger or a Qi charger. AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case also feature Live Translation to help you communicate across languages, powered by Apple Intelligence.