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Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case vs Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Wireless Charging Case

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Exact model & source notes

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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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

8 verified differences, led by Audio connection, battery life and conditions and driver and amplifier. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 8 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

1000981 · Black

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Exact model & source notes

The AVENTHO 300 (article 1000981, black) is beyerdynamic's closed-back, foldable over-ear Bluetooth headphone with adaptive hybrid ANC, STELLAR.45 dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint. beyerdynamic rates the battery at up to 50 hours with ANC on.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300No

Closed-back. Manufacturer specification

Source 1 Source 2

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Audio connection

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBluetooth 5.3

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint (AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LE Audio); USB-C charging port; supplied 3.5 mm mini-jack cable

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification · The sources do not say whether the USB-C port carries audio; only charging is stated.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life and conditions

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseUp 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Up to 50 hours with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge; 10 minutes of quick charging gives 5 hours of playback

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's rating with ANC switched on; test source and volume are not stated. Charging temperature range +10 to +40 °C.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver and amplifier

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseCustom high-excursion Apple driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Dynamic STELLAR.45 drivers, angled

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's driver name; a diameter is not stated in the sources read.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Case charging

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseUSB-C; Apple Watch charger; Qi-certified chargers

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300USB-C; USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-A to USB-C adapter supplied

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Controls

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseForce sensor with volume swipe; press for playback, calls and camera remote; press and hold for listening modes

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Touch pad; beyerdynamic app with 5-band equaliser and over-the-air firmware updates; wear detection pauses and resumes playback

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wearing style

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseOpen-ear wireless earbuds

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back, foldable wireless headphones

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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In the box

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseAirPods 5; USB-C charging case with speaker; documentation

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Headphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, 3.5 mm mini-jack cable, drawstring bag, hard case, quick start guide, compliance booklet

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Spatial audio

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CasePersonalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (19)

Acoustic design

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Closed-back

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio features

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseAdaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording; vent system for pressure equalisation

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LE Audio

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification · SBC is not listed in the official codec lists.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth version and profiles

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Bluetooth 5.4; A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.6.2, HFP 1.8, AVDTP 1.3, AVCTP 1.4, GAVDP 1.3, SPP-B 1.2, RFCOMM 1.2, IOPT

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging-case mass

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case34.7 g

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio chip

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseApple H2 headphone chip

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging-case location feature

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseCase speaker for Find My

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated frequency range

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 3005–22,000 Hz

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dust, sweat and water rating

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseConflicting evidence

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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 configurations Apple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overview

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Live Translation

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseAvailable in beta with compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled devices

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300-10 °C to +50 °C

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

System requirements

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseLatest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS for the applicable Apple device; earlier Apple software and non-Apple Bluetooth devices may have limited functionality

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Short-charge claim

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseAbout 1 h of listening after 5 min in the case

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseOptical in-ear sensor; motion-detecting accelerometer; speech-detecting accelerometer; force sensor with volume swipe

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight of each earbud

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case4.3 g

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless range

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Up to 15 m

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging-case dimensions

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm (height × width × depth)

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions of each earbud

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm (height × width × depth)

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300Not verified

Sources

Apple 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

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseNot verified

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300319 g

Sources

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable, per the product pages; the spec sheet gives 319 g without stating the basis.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official North America store page and technical data beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

What it brings

Active noise cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency are listed alongside the open-ear fit.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The selected case supports USB-C, Apple Watch and Qi charging, and includes a Find My speaker; volume swipe is explicitly included.
Manufacturer source

What to check

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.
Manufacturer source
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.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

What it brings

Supported codecs are AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive and LE Audio, so a phone or computer that supports one of these can use it instead of a basic connection.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
A rated 50 hours with ANC on, 10-minute quick charging for 5 hours and a supplied hard case and 3.5 mm cable suit long trips.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

SBC is not in beyerdynamic's codec list, and the sources do not say whether the USB-C port can carry audio.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
beyerdynamic does not state the test conditions (source, volume) behind the 50-hour battery figure, so real runtime may differ.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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29 of 29 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case and Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
Specification	Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case	Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Open-ear wireless earbuds	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back, foldable wireless headphones
Weight of each earbud Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	4.3 g	Not provided
Dimensions of each earbud Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm (height × width × depth)	Not provided
Charging-case dimensions Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm (height × width × depth)	Not provided
Charging-case mass Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	34.7 g	Not provided
Weight Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case No source recorded. Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable, per the product pages; the spec sheet gives 319 g without stating the basis. beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official North America store page and technical data beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Not provided	319 g
Acoustic design Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case No source recorded. Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Not provided	Closed-back

Audio connectionDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification · The sources do not say whether the USB-C port carries audio; only charging is stated. beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint (AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LE Audio); USB-C charging port; supplied 3.5 mm mini-jack cable
Battery life and conditionsDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's rating with ANC switched on; test source and volume are not stated. Charging temperature range +10 to +40 °C. beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	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	Up to 50 hours with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge; 10 minutes of quick charging gives 5 hours of playback
Case chargingDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	USB-C; Apple Watch charger; Qi-certified chargers	USB-C; USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-A to USB-C adapter supplied
Short-charge claim Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	About 1 h of listening after 5 min in the case	Not provided
System requirements Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	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	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case No source recorded. Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification · SBC is not listed in the official codec lists. beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Not provided	AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LE Audio
Bluetooth version and profiles Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case No source recorded. Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Not provided	Bluetooth 5.4; A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.6.2, HFP 1.8, AVDTP 1.3, AVCTP 1.4, GAVDP 1.3, SPP-B 1.2, RFCOMM 1.2, IOPT
Wireless range Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case No source recorded. Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Not provided	Up to 15 m

Audio chip Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	Apple H2 headphone chip	Not provided
Driver and amplifierDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's driver name; a diameter is not stated in the sources read. beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Custom high-excursion Apple driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier	Dynamic STELLAR.45 drivers, angled
Spatial audioDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking
Audio features Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	Adaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording; vent system for pressure equalisation	Not provided
Rated frequency range Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case No source recorded. Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Not provided	5–22,000 Hz

Microphone Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification · Six digital MEMS microphones for calls and ANC. beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification · Adaptive hybrid ANC with a transparency mode. beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Yes	Yes

ControlsDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Force sensor with volume swipe; press for playback, calls and camera remote; press and hold for listening modes	Touch pad; beyerdynamic app with 5-band equaliser and over-the-air firmware updates; wear detection pauses and resumes playback
Sensors Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case Manufacturer specification Apple UK — AirPods 5 technical specifications, both case configurations Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	Optical in-ear sensor; motion-detecting accelerometer; speech-detecting accelerometer; force sensor with volume swipe	Not provided
Charging-case location feature Sources 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	Case speaker for Find My	Not provided
Live Translation Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	Available in beta with compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled devices	Not provided

In the boxDifferent Sources Apple 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 Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	AirPods 5; USB-C charging case with speaker; documentation	Headphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, 3.5 mm mini-jack cable, drawstring bag, hard case, quick start guide, compliance booklet

Operating temperature Sources Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case No source recorded. Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)	Not provided	-10 °C to +50 °C

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Dust, sweat and water rating Sources Apple 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 configurations Apple UK — AirPods 5 design and configuration overview Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided

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