AirPods · 2026
AirPods 5 Technical specifications
Apple AirPods 5 was introduced by Apple in 2026. It has the H2 headphone chip. Weight: 4.3 g.
- Display1.19″
- ChipH2 headphone
- Batteryup to 4 h
- Water resistanceIP57
- Weight4.3 g
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AirPods 5: key specifications
| Released | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Display | 1.19″ |
| Chip | H2 headphone chip |
| Battery | up to 4 h |
| Water resistance | IP57 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Operating System | iOS |
Complete specifications
Size and Weight
- AirPods 5 (Each)
- Height1.19 inches (30.2 mm)
- Width0.72 inch (18.3 mm)
- Depth0.71 inch (18.1 mm)
- Weight0.15 ounce (4.3 grams)
- Charging Case (USB‑C)
- Height1.82 inches (46.2 mm)
- Width1.97 inches (50.1 mm)
- Depth0.83 inch (21.2 mm)
- Weight1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)
Chip
- H2 headphone chip
Battery
- AirPods 5
- Up to 4 hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
- Up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge with noise control off
- Battery life with charging case
- Up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
- 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of battery life
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)
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
- Charging Case (USB‑C)
- Documentation
Audio Technology
- Custom high-excursion Apple driver
- Custom high dynamic range amplifier
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Adaptive Audio
- Transparency
- Conversation Awareness
- Voice Isolation
- Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
- Adaptive EQ
- Studio-quality audio recording
- Vent system for pressure equalization
Live Translation
- Live Translation for communicating across languages
Siri AI5
- 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.
Controls
- Press once to play or pause media
- Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
- Press once for camera remote
- 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 more
Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant
- Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57)
Charging Case
- Works with USB‑C connector
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
AirPods and the Environment
- See the AirPods 5 Product Environmental Report (PDF)
- 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, 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
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- 70% recycled plastic in the wireless charging case
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- Packaging
- 100% fiber-based packaging
- Energy
- 35% of manufacturing electricity for AirPods 5 is sourced from renewable electricity
- Exceeds U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems
- Waste
- No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
- Smarter Chemistry
- 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.
Apple AirPods 5 technical specifications
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AirPods 5 — FAQ
What year was Apple AirPods 5 released?
Apple AirPods 5 was released in 2026.
What is the display size of Apple AirPods 5?
Apple AirPods 5 has 1.19″.
What chip does Apple AirPods 5 use?
Apple AirPods 5 uses H2 headphone chip.
Is Apple AirPods 5 water resistant?
Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 rating according to the saved technical specifications.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple AirPods 5?
Apple AirPods 5 measures 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
How long does the Apple AirPods 5 battery last?
Battery life of Apple AirPods 5: up to 4 h.
