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Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

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Apple AirPods 5

Compared with · Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Battery life and conditionsUp to 5 h per charge with ANC on, 7 h with noise control off; up to 22 h with the charging case with ANC on → Up to 4 h per charge with ANC on, 6 h with noise control off; up to 20 h with the charging case with ANC on
DesignNot verified → Not verified
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Same: Weight per earbud 4.3 g · Microphone Yes

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Exact model: USB-C charging case

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The maximum listening figures depend on noise-control settings and Apple’s test conditions; case-inclusive totals are not continuous listening on one earbud charge.Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations
Many features need compatible Apple hardware and current software. The published IP57 headline and IP54 test footnote disagree, so the exact ingress rating remains unresolved.Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations Apple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overview

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Weight of each earbud4.3 g

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Per-earbud mass: Apple’s Size and Weight (Each) section. Not the combined weight of two earbuds or of the charging case; configuration and manufacturing variation apply.

Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations

MicrophoneYes

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Dual beam-forming microphones and inward-facing microphone.

Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations

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Apple AirPods Pro 3

Compared with · Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Weight per earbud4.3 g → 5.55 g
ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 → Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C
Battery life and conditionsUp to 5 h per charge with ANC on, 7 h with noise control off; up to 22 h with the charging case with ANC on → Earbuds: up to 8 hours per charge with Active Noise Cancellation on (7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking); up to 6.5 hours with heart-rate sensing during workouts; up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature. With the MagSafe Charging Case: up to 24 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on. 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour. Apple does not publish an ANC-off figure.
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ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: MFHP4ZM/A · MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) · UK

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No USB-C cable is included, and Apple publishes battery figures only with ANC on or with specific features in use, not with noise control off.Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications
At 5.55 g each the earbuds are heavier than AirPods 5 (4.3 g), and the 43.99 g case is also heavier. Many features, such as hearing tools and Personalised Spatial Audio, need compatible Apple devices.Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Apple (UK) — AirPods 5 Technical Specifications (comparison figures)

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Weight5.55 g

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Each earbud. The MagSafe Charging Case weighs 43.99 g.

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MicrophoneYes

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Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone.

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Side, rear and plug end of EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug.

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Apple EarPods (3.5mm Headphone Plug)

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ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 → 3.5mm headphone plug
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Weight per earbud4.3 g → Not verified
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Exact model: UK MWU53ZM/A · EarPods (3.5mm Headphone Plug)

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Compatibility and charging or interface features retain their manufacturer conditions. Unlisted facts remain unknown; no retailer price or stock is established.Apple UK — EarPods (3.5mm Headphone Plug)

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Side, rear and plug of EarPods with Lightning Connector.

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Apple EarPods (Lightning Connector)

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ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 → Lightning
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Weight per earbud4.3 g → Not verified
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Exact model: UK MWTY3ZM/A · EarPods (Lightning Connector)

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Compatibility and charging or interface features retain their manufacturer conditions. Unlisted facts remain unknown; no retailer price or stock is established.Apple UK — EarPods (Lightning Connector)

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Side, rear and plug of EarPods with USB-C Connector.

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Apple EarPods (USB-C)

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ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 → USB-C
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Weight per earbud4.3 g → Not verified
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Exact model: UK MYQY3ZM/A · EarPods (USB-C)

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Compatibility and charging or interface features retain their manufacturer conditions. Unlisted facts remain unknown; no retailer price or stock is established.Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)

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Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Compared with · Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Weight per earbud4.3 g → 5.5 g
ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 → Bluetooth 5.3 (class 1; Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth LE), with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, TMAP and PBP profiles and SBC, AAC, aptX and LC3 codecs
Battery life and conditionsUp to 5 h per charge with ANC on, 7 h with noise control off; up to 22 h with the charging case with ANC on → Earbuds: up to 8 hours music playtime with ANC off, up to 6 hours with ANC on. With the charging case: up to 28 hours overall music playtime. 10 minutes of charging gives 1 hour; a full charge takes about 1.5 hours.
Driver and amplifierCustom high-excursion Apple driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier → 7 mm TrueResponse dynamic driver per earbud
DesignNot verified → Not verified
ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: 700262 · Black · UK/US

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Calls use two microphones per earbud with beamforming for noise reduction, and the ACCENTUM True Wireless product pages do not state multipoint support.Sennheiser (UK) — ACCENTUM True Wireless: product page and specifications Sennheiser (US) — ACCENTUM True Wireless: product page and specifications
IP54 splash resistance applies to the earbuds only, not the charging case, and Sennheiser's codec list is SBC, AAC, aptX and LC3, with no aptX Adaptive listed.Sennheiser (UK) — ACCENTUM True Wireless: product page and specifications

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Weight per earbud5.5 g

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Single earbud. The charging case weighs 41 g; both earbuds and case together 52 g.

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MicrophoneYes

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Two MEMS microphones per earbud with beamforming for noise reduction; microphone frequency range 100 Hz to 10 kHz.

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