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Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationRefer to legal disclaimers

Up to 3x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 5Refer to legal disclaimers

Adaptive Audio and Transparency Mode

Adaptive AudioRefer to legal disclaimers and TransparencyRefer to legal disclaimers

Conversation Awareness

Conversation AwarenessRefer to legal disclaimers

Personalised Spatial Audio

Personalised Spatial
Audio with dynamic
head trackingRefer to legal disclaimers

Lossless Audio

Not Applicable

Heart Rate Sensing

Not Applicable

Heart rate sensing
during workoutsRefer to legal disclaimers

Hearing Health

Not Applicable

Hearing TestRefer to legal disclaimers and Hearing AidRefer to legal disclaimers features, and Loud Sound Reduction

Live Translation

Live TranslationRefer to legal disclaimers and Siri AIRefer to legal disclaimers

Durability

Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP57)Refer to legal disclaimers

Charging Case

Charging Case (USB‑C)Refer to legal disclaimers

Wireless Charging Case (USB‑C) works with Apple Watch charger and Qi chargersRefer to legal disclaimers; includes speaker for Find MyRefer to legal disclaimers

MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) works with Apple Watch charger and Qi chargersRefer to legal disclaimers; includes lanyard loop and speaker for Find MyRefer to legal disclaimers

Battery Life: Listening Time

4 hrs

Up to 4 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise CancellationRefer to legal disclaimers

5 hrs

Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise CancellationRefer to legal disclaimers

8 hrs

Up to 8 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise CancellationRefer to legal disclaimers, and up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid featureRefer to legal disclaimers

Battery Life: Total Listening

Up to 20 hours of listening time with charging case and Active Noise CancellationRefer to legal disclaimers

Up to 22 hours of listening time with charging case and Active Noise CancellationRefer to legal disclaimers

Up to 24 hours of listening time with charging case and Active Noise CancellationRefer to legal disclaimers

Control

Force sensor to manage playback and calls

Force sensor with volume swipe to manage playback and calls

H2 Chip, Voice Isolation and Siri

Voice IsolationRefer to legal disclaimers, “Hey Siri”Refer to legal disclaimers and Siri InteractionsRefer to legal disclaimers

Automatic switching

Automatic SwitchingRefer to legal disclaimers

Legal Disclaimers

Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency: Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build-up. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/102672 for AirPods cleaning instructions.Refer to support.apple.com/120409 for AirPods Pro cleaning instructions.
Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness: Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
Automatic Switching: Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
Battery: Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256‑Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off, and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. With Noise Control turned off, listening time for AirPods 5 was up to 6 hours, and listening time for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case was up to 7 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback.
Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using preproduction AirPods 5 and charging case and AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 18 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256‑Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off, and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100%, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged.
Charging: USB‑C charging requires a compatible USB‑C charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe Charger. AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 charging cases also work with the Apple Watch charger.
Dust, Sweat and Water Resistance: AirPods 5, AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 3 are dust, sweat and water resistant for non‑water sports and exercise. AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are IP54 rated. AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3 are IP57 rated. Dust, sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/en-au/105046 for cleaning and drying instructions.
Find My: Find My functionality requires iOS 26 or later.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Features: The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware, when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, and are intended for people aged 18 years or older. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. The Hearing Test is intended for use by people aged 18 years or older, and the Hearing Aid is intended to amplify sound for people aged 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. The Hearing Test feature is not a substitute for seeking medical advice from a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about your hearing health. Always follow directions for use. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages; see apple.com/au/airpods-pro/feature-availability.
Heart Rate Sensing: Built‑in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third‑party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com/123184 for more information.
Live Translation: Available on compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when paired with compatible AirPods with the latest firmware when Apple Intelligence is turned on. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see apple.com/au/ios/feature-availability/#apple-intelligence-live-translation-with-airpods.
Lossless Audio (USB-C): Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB-C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
Personalised Spatial Audio: Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS. Personalised Spatial Audio is not available when using other devices.
Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Siri AI: Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27, and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server‑side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at apple.com/au/apple-intelligence. Hands‑free access to Siri AI works on all AirPods.
Up to 1.5x More Active Noise Cancellation (for AirPods 5): Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
Up to 2x More Active Noise Cancellation (for AirPods Pro 2): Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Up to 3x More Active Noise Cancellation (for AirPods Pro 3): Up to 3x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 5 when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
Up to 4x More Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
Voice Isolation, “Hey Siri” and Siri Interactions: Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software. Siri and activating with just “Siri” may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply. Activating with just “Siri” is not available on AirPods with the H1 headphone chip and Intel‑based Mac computers. Devices must support and have the latest operating system software.

Terms and conditions

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Up to 2x More Active Noise Cancellation (for AirPods Pro 3): Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro 2 when tested in accordance with IEC 60268‑24.

Up to 2x More Active Noise Cancellation (for AirPods Pro 2): Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

Up to 4x More Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268‑24.

Pro‑level Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency Mode: Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build-up. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/120409 for AirPods Pro 3 cleaning instructions.

Conversation Awareness: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware.

Personalised Spatial Audio: Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS.

Lossless Audio (USB‑C): Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.

Heart Rate Sensing: Built‑in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third‑party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com for more information.

Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Features: The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware, paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, and are intended for people 18 years old or older. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. The Hearing Test is intended for use by people aged 18 years or older, and the Hearing Aid is intended to amplify sound for people aged 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. The Hearing Test feature is not a substitute for seeking medical advice from a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about your hearing health. Always follow directions for use. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.

Live Translation: Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware, when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Supports English (UK, US), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Spain). For more information, see apple.com/au/ios/feature-availability.

Dust, Sweat and Water Resistance: AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 3 are dust, sweat and water resistant for non‑water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IP54 (AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation) and IP57 (AirPods Pro 3) under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/kb/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.

Charging: USB‑C charging requires a compatible USB‑C charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe Charger. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 3 charging cases also work with the Apple Watch charger.

Find My: Find My functionality requires iOS 18 or later.

Battery: Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. Testing conducted on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max with noise control on.

Voice Isolation, “Hey Siri” and Siri Interactions: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware.

Automatic Switching: Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.