USB-C charging case
AirPods 5 are Apple’s open-ear Bluetooth earbuds with active noise cancellation and an H2 chip. This configuration comes with the USB-C charging case. Apple rates listening at up to four hours with ANC on, or six hours with noise control off.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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Manufacturer specificationsWireless Charging Case
AirPods 5 are Apple’s open-ear Bluetooth earbuds with active noise cancellation and an H2 chip. This Wireless Charging Case configuration includes volume-swipe controls, a Find My case speaker and Apple Watch or Qi case charging. Apple rates listening at up to five hours with ANC on, or seven hours with noise control off.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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Bluetooth 5.3. Manufacturer specification · USB-C is listed for case charging; no wired USB audio capability is asserted.
Bluetooth 5.3. Manufacturer specification · USB-C is listed for case charging; no wired USB audio capability is asserted.
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Manufacturer specification · Apple manufacturer testing in July–August 2026 with pre-production AirPods 5 and iPhone 18 Pro, pre-release software, 256 Kb/s AAC playlist and 50% volume; Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness off. Case totals use repeated recharging. Actual runtime varies by settings, use and environment.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsManufacturer specification · Apple manufacturer testing in July–August 2026 with pre-production AirPods 5 and iPhone 18 Pro, pre-release software, 256 Kb/s AAC playlist and 50% volume; Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness off. Case totals use repeated recharging. Actual runtime varies by settings, use and environment.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Manufacturer specification · Charging case only; not a total set mass. Configuration and manufacturing variation apply.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsManufacturer specification · Charging case only; not a total set mass. Configuration and manufacturing variation apply.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Charging methods for this selected case only. An omitted charging standard is not an explicitly disproved capability.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsManufacturer specification · Charging methods for this selected case only. An omitted charging standard is not an explicitly disproved capability.
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Manufacturer specification · Volume swipe is explicitly listed only for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Camera remote and some controls require compatible devices, current software and firmware.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsManufacturer specification · Volume swipe is explicitly listed only for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Camera remote and some controls require compatible devices, current software and firmware.
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Manufacturer specification · This is Apple’s listed inventory for the selected configuration; no charging cable or mains adapter is added to it.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsManufacturer specification · This is Apple’s listed inventory for the selected configuration; no charging cable or mains adapter is added to it.
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Manufacturer specification · Apple specifies iOS 27 or later for Find My functionality.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple’s UK specifications heading and product overview state IP57, but specifications footnote 9 states that the products including the charging case were tested to IP54 under IEC 60529. The rating is unresolved; no water-resistance requirement match is awarded. · Manufacturer specification · Resistance is not permanent and can decrease with wear. Do not charge when wet; intended for non-water sports and exercise.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overviewApple’s UK specifications heading and product overview state IP57, but specifications footnote 9 states that the products including the charging case were tested to IP54 under IEC 60529. The rating is unresolved; no water-resistance requirement match is awarded. · Manufacturer specification · Resistance is not permanent and can decrease with wear. Do not charge when wet; intended for non-water sports and exercise.
Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overviewEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
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Wearing style SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Apple describes an open-ear design; no silicone ear-tip fit is inferred. Apple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overviewApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Apple describes an open-ear design; no silicone ear-tip fit is inferred. Apple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overview | Open-ear wireless earbuds | Open-ear wireless earbuds |
Weight of each earbud SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · 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 configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · 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 | 4.3 g | 4.3 g |
Dimensions of each earbud SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; size varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; size varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm (height × width × depth) | 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm (height × width × depth) |
Charging-case dimensions SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Selected USB-C charging case; size varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Selected Wireless Charging Case; size varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | 46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm (height × width × depth) | 46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm (height × width × depth) |
Charging-case massDifferent SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Charging case only; not a total set mass. Configuration and manufacturing variation apply. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Charging case only; not a total set mass. Configuration and manufacturing variation apply. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | 32.3 g | 34.7 g |
Audio connection SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · USB-C is listed for case charging; no wired USB audio capability is asserted. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · USB-C is listed for case charging; no wired USB audio capability is asserted. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Battery life and conditionsDifferent SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Apple manufacturer testing in July–August 2026 with pre-production AirPods 5 and iPhone 18 Pro, pre-release software, 256 Kb/s AAC playlist and 50% volume; Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness off. Case totals use repeated recharging. Actual runtime varies by settings, use and environment. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Apple manufacturer testing in July–August 2026 with pre-production AirPods 5 and iPhone 18 Pro, pre-release software, 256 Kb/s AAC playlist and 50% volume; Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness off. Case totals use repeated recharging. Actual runtime varies by settings, use and environment. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | 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 | Up 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 |
Case chargingDifferent SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Charging methods for this selected case only. An omitted charging standard is not an explicitly disproved capability. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Charging methods for this selected case only. An omitted charging standard is not an explicitly disproved capability. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | USB-C connector | USB-C; Apple Watch charger; Qi-certified chargers |
Short-charge claim SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Apple July–August 2026 pre-production testing with fully drained earbuds, 50% volume and Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control off. Not an ANC-on runtime guarantee. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Apple July–August 2026 pre-production testing with fully drained earbuds, 50% volume and Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control off. Not an ANC-on runtime guarantee. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | About 1 h of listening after 5 min in the case | About 1 h of listening after 5 min in the case |
System requirements SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS for the applicable Apple device; earlier Apple software and non-Apple Bluetooth devices may have limited functionality | Latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS for the applicable Apple device; earlier Apple software and non-Apple Bluetooth devices may have limited functionality |
Audio chip SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Apple H2 headphone chip | Apple H2 headphone chip |
Driver and amplifier SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · No driver diameter is stated on the technical specifications page. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · No driver diameter is stated on the technical specifications page. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Custom high-excursion Apple driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier | Custom high-excursion Apple driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier |
Spatial audio SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Compatible hardware, software and content required; a TrueDepth iPhone creates the personal profile. Not all content is in Dolby Atmos; Personalised Spatial Audio is unavailable on other devices. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Compatible hardware, software and content required; a TrueDepth iPhone creates the personal profile. Not all content is in Dolby Atmos; Personalised Spatial Audio is unavailable on other devices. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
Audio features SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Compatible Apple devices, current operating-system software and compatible applications or firmware are required where Apple specifies them. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Compatible Apple devices, current operating-system software and compatible applications or firmware are required where Apple specifies them. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Adaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording; vent system for pressure equalisation | Adaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording; vent system for pressure equalisation |
Microphone SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Dual beam-forming microphones and inward-facing microphone. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Dual beam-forming microphones and inward-facing microphone. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Yes | Yes |
Active noise cancellation SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Also supports Adaptive Audio, Transparency and Conversation Awareness; requires compatible software for the listed features. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Also supports Adaptive Audio, Transparency and Conversation Awareness; requires compatible software for the listed features. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Yes | Yes |
ControlsDifferent SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Volume swipe is explicitly listed only for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Camera remote and some controls require compatible devices, current software and firmware. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Volume swipe is explicitly listed only for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Camera remote and some controls require compatible devices, current software and firmware. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Force sensor; press for playback, calls and camera remote; press and hold for listening modes | Force sensor with volume swipe; press for playback, calls and camera remote; press and hold for listening modes |
SensorsDifferent SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Optical in-ear sensor; motion-detecting accelerometer; speech-detecting accelerometer; force sensor | Optical in-ear sensor; motion-detecting accelerometer; speech-detecting accelerometer; force sensor with volume swipe |
Live Translation SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · Compatible Apple device, latest software and AirPods firmware with Apple Intelligence enabled; availability varies by region and language. No universal offline or language support is inferred. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Compatible Apple device, latest software and AirPods firmware with Apple Intelligence enabled; availability varies by region and language. No universal offline or language support is inferred. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Available in beta with compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled devices | Available in beta with compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled devices |
Charging-case location feature SourcesApple AirPods 5 No source recorded. Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · Apple specifies iOS 27 or later for Find My functionality. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | Not provided | Case speaker for Find My |
In the boxDifferent SourcesApple AirPods 5 Manufacturer specification · This is Apple’s listed inventory for the selected configuration; no charging cable or mains adapter is added to it. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification · This is Apple’s listed inventory for the selected configuration; no charging cable or mains adapter is added to it. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations | AirPods 5; USB-C charging case; documentation | AirPods 5; USB-C charging case with speaker; documentation |
Dust, sweat and water rating SourcesApple AirPods 5 Apple’s UK specifications heading and product overview state IP57, but specifications footnote 9 states that the products including the charging case were tested to IP54 under IEC 60529. The rating is unresolved; no water-resistance requirement match is awarded. · Manufacturer specification · Resistance is not permanent and can decrease with wear. Do not charge when wet; intended for non-water sports and exercise. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overviewApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Apple’s UK specifications heading and product overview state IP57, but specifications footnote 9 states that the products including the charging case were tested to IP54 under IEC 60529. The rating is unresolved; no water-resistance requirement match is awarded. · Manufacturer specification · Resistance is not permanent and can decrease with wear. Do not charge when wet; intended for non-water sports and exercise. Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurationsApple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overview | Conflicting sources | Conflicting sources |
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