Headphones · 2026 · Apple

Apple AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case)

Open-fit earbuds with ANC and no silicone tips. This version adds swipe volume control and wireless charging; its battery figures differ from the standard-case AirPods 5.

A3439 / A3440 / A3441; A3529 wireless case; white

Apple AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case) — White AirPods 5 with the wireless charging case open.
White AirPods 5 with the wireless charging case open.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Announcement / availability9 / 18 September 2026
ChipApple H2
Noise controlANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency
AudioCustom dynamic driver; Adaptive EQ
Spatial audioDynamic head tracking
SensorsOptical in-ear sensor; motion and speech accelerometers
MicrophonesDual beamforming and inward-facing microphones
ControlsPress controls; swipe volume adjustment
Bluetooth5.3
Earbud battery lifeUp to 5 hours ANC on / 7 hours off
Total with caseUp to 22 hours with ANC on
Quick charge5 minutes in case: about 1 hour listening
Charging caseUSB-C; Qi and Apple Watch chargers
Find MySpeaker in case
ProtectionIP57
Earbud size / weight30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm; 4.3 g each
Case size / weight46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm; 34.7 g
Other devicesBluetooth audio; some features require Apple devices
Case compatibilityA3529 pairs only with wireless-case AirPods 5 earbuds

From the manufacturer

Apple highlights its revised acoustic architecture and adaptive audio features. Apple introduces AirPods 5

Strengths and limitations

Owner experiences and issues

  • ADAMS likes comfort during longer wear and iPhone connectivity.

    Verified and incentivised purchaser; one week of ownership.

    Best Buy: AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case owner reviews

  • Best Buy buyers praise the comfortable fit without silicone tips, the ANC and the sound; MARIAY and aghyba report an improvement over AirPods 4, and NickD strong ANC on a flight. lamar310, however, says AirPods Pro are better for sound and ANC. Criticism: ShelbyH says they can slip out when leaning forward, NickD finds the fit less secure and battery about 5 hours, lamar310 wants longer battery life, MARIAY says voice and swipe controls often take several tries, and ALEXISP reports the connection dropping beyond a certain distance.

    20 visible reviews on the Best Buy AirPods 5 with wireless charging case page (it says 147); verified and incentivised, ownership 1 week to 1 month. Few reviewers state the case type explicitly.

    Best Buy: AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case owner reviews

Tags

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Sources

  1. Apple: AirPods 5 technical specifications
  2. Apple: Identify your AirPods
  3. Apple introduces AirPods 5
  4. Apple AirPods User Guide: safety and handling
  5. The Verge: AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case review
  6. Best Buy: AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case owner reviews