AirPods 5 (2026)

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)

H2 headphone chip

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 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case)
Say “Hey Siri” or just “Siri”8 to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
With Siri Interactions, nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications, and more2
Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant9
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)
Size and Weight (Each)10
0.72 inch (18.3 mm)
1.19 inches
(30.2 mm)
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)
1.97 inches (50.1 mm)
1.82 inches (46.2 mm)
0.83 inch (21.2 mm)
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)

AirPods 5
Works with USB‑C connector
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Works with USB‑C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers
Includes a speaker for use with Find My11

AirPods 5
Up to 4 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled12
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
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled15
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

Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology

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

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.
Features include:
Live Listen audio18
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations

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.
AirPods and the Environment
Progress toward Apple 2030
Apple 2030 is our goal to be carbon neutral across our value chain. We design our products to be less carbon intensive by prioritizing the use of recycled and renewable content and low‑carbon materials while focusing on the energy efficiency of our software and hardware.
Materials
AirPods 5 are made with 40% recycled content,19 including:
100% recycled aluminum in the hinge of the case
100% recycled cobalt in the battery
100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple‑designed printed circuit boards
95% recycled lithium in the battery
70% recycled plastic in the wireless charging case20
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
Packaging
100% fiber-based packaging21
Energy
35% of manufacturing electricity for AirPods 5 is sourced from renewable electricity22
Exceeds U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems23
Waste
No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program24
Smarter Chemistry25
All of the materials used in Apple products, accessories, and packaging are covered by the requirements of our Regulated Substances Specification, which was one of the first in industry to restrict the use of key substances of concern. See the latest Environmental Progress Report to understand Apple’s recent efforts in phasing out these chemistries.