AirPods 4. The next evolution of sound and comfort. Two models redesigned for a totally transformed audio experience and an updated fit for all‑day comfort. Now available with Active Noise Cancellation for the first time in this design.
Two models rebuilt for better fit and performance. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation deliver an even more powerful audio experience and feature a versatile charging case.
Two models rebuilt for better fit and performance. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation deliver an even more powerful audio experience and feature a versatile charging case.
Available with Active Noise Cancellation — a first for this design.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
Adaptive Audio
Intelligently tailors noise control to your environment.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Transparency mode
Comfortably hear the world around you.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Conversation Awareness
Lowers your media volume when you speak to someone nearby and brings it back as soon as you’re done.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Only available with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Powered by the H2 chip. Clearer calls with Voice Isolation.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
Personalized Spatial Audio for sound that surrounds you.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
The USB‑C connector lets you charge with the same cable as other Apple devices.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
Wireless charging. Recharge using an Apple Watch charger or a Qi‑certified charger.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
Only available with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Up to 30 hoursof listening time with the case.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 5 hoursof listening time on a single charge.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 4 hoursof listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 30 hoursof listening time with the case.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 5 hoursof listening time on a single charge.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 4 hoursof listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge.◊Refer to legal disclaimers
IP54‑rated dust‑, sweat‑, and water‑resistant AirPods and charging case.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
Use Find My to locate your AirPods 4. The charging case also includes a built‑in speaker to make it easier to find.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
Only available with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Use Find My to locate your AirPods 4. The charging case also includes a built‑in speaker to make it easier to find.◊Refer to legal disclaimers.
Only available with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
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AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency mode◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation,◊Refer to legal disclaimers with Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation,◊Refer to legal disclaimers with Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
Conversation Awareness◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Conversation Awareness◊Refer to legal disclaimers
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Not Applicable
Hearing Assistance
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
Loud Sound Reduction, Conversation Boost, and Background Sounds
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Not Applicable
Personalized Spatial Audio
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Not Applicable
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Durability
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Not Applicable
Sweat and water resistant: AirPods and charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Sweat and water resistant: AirPods and charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)◊Refer to legal disclaimers
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Not Applicable
Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Charging Case (USB‑C)◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Wireless Charging Case (USB‑C) works with Apple Watch charger and Qi‑certified chargers; includes speaker for Find My◊Refer to legal disclaimers
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) works with Apple Watch charger and Qi‑certified chargers; includes lanyard loop and speaker for Find My◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Smart Case
Battery Life: Listening Time
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge◊Refer to legal disclaimers
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge◊Refer to legal disclaimers
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge◊Refer to legal disclaimers
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge◊Refer to legal disclaimers
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge◊Refer to legal disclaimers
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge◊Refer to legal disclaimers
20 hrs
Up to 20 hours of listening time on one charge◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Battery Life: Total Listening
More than 24 hours of listening time with charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case◊Refer to legal disclaimers
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Not Applicable
Control
Double-tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor
Touch control
Digital Crown
Chip
H1 chip
H1 chip
H1 chip
H2 chip with Voice Isolation◊
H2 chip with Voice Isolation◊
H2 chip with Voice Isolation◊
H1 chip
Automatic Switching
Automatic Switching◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Automatic Switching◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Automatic Switching◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Automatic Switching◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Automatic Switching◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Automatic Switching◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Automatic Switching◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Compatibility
Magic runs in the family.
AirPods work seamlessly with iPhone, iMac, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. And every model packs rich, high‑fidelity audio into an innovative wireless design.
