Apple AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case) / Apple AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation)

Apple AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case): A3439 / A3440 / A3441; A3529 wireless case; white

Apple AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation): AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation; USB-C case with speaker and wireless charging. The AirPods 4 without ANC and the AirPods Pro models are separate.

SpecificationApple AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case)Apple AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation)
Release year20262024
Announcement / availability9 / 18 September 2026 Apple—
ChipApple H2 AppleApple H2 headphone chip Apple
Noise controlANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency AppleActive Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness

Without ear tips the ear canal is not sealed like with silicone-tip earbuds, so ANC mainly reduces low-frequency rumble. Adaptive Audio blends ANC and Transparency based on surrounding sound.

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AudioCustom dynamic driver; Adaptive EQ AppleCustom high-excursion Apple driver; high dynamic range amplifier; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; vent system for pressure equalisation Apple
Spatial audioDynamic head tracking Apple—
SensorsOptical in-ear sensor; motion and speech accelerometers Apple—
MicrophonesDual beamforming and inward-facing microphones Apple—
ControlsPress controls; swipe volume adjustment Apple—
Bluetooth5.3 Apple—
Earbud battery lifeUp to 5 hours ANC on / 7 hours off Apple—
Total with caseUp to 22 hours with ANC on Apple—
Quick charge5 minutes in case: about 1 hour listening Apple—
Charging caseUSB-C; Qi and Apple Watch chargers AppleCharges via USB-C, an Apple Watch charger or a Qi-certified charger; speaker for Find My

No USB-C cable is included. The speaker helps locate a lost case by sound.

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Find MySpeaker in case Apple—
ProtectionIP57 Apple—
Earbud size / weight30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm; 4.3 g each Apple—
Case size / weight46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm; 34.7 g Apple—
Other devicesBluetooth audio; some features require Apple devices Apple—
Case compatibilityA3529 pairs only with wireless-case AirPods 5 earbuds Apple—
Microphones and sensors—Dual beamforming microphones and inward-facing microphone; Voice Isolation; optical in-ear sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; force sensor

The force sensor lets you press the stem to control playback, calls and listening modes.

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Battery life—Earbuds: 4 hours with ANC on, 5 hours with noise control off; with case: 20 hours with ANC on, 30 hours off; 5 minutes in the case ≈ 1 hour of listening Apple
Durability—IP54 dust, sweat and water resistance

Not intended for water sports; resistance can decrease over time.

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Connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3

Works as standard Bluetooth earbuds with non-Apple devices; features such as automatic switching, Spatial Audio and Adaptive Audio need current Apple software.

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Size and weight—Earbud 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm, 4.3 g; case 46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm, 34.7 g Apple