Audio Technology |
Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
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Custom high dynamic range amplifier |
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Active Noise Cancellation |
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Adaptive Audio |
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Transparency mode |
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Conversation Awareness |
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Voice Isolation |
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Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
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Adaptive EQ |
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Vent system for pressure equalization |
Sensors |
Dual beamforming microphones |
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Inward-facing microphone |
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Optical in-ear sensor |
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Motion-detecting accelerometer |
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Speech-detecting accelerometer |
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Force sensor |
Chip |
H2 headphone chip |
Controls |
Press once: Play/Pause, Answer/Mute call |
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Press twice: End call, Skip forward |
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Press three times: Skip back |
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Press and hold: Siri |
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"Hey Siri" or "Siri" for requests |
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Siri Interactions: Head nod/shake for call/notification mgmt. |
Resistance |
Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
Size & Weight |
AirPods (Each): |
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Height: 1.19 inches (30.2 mm) |
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Width: 0.72 inch (18.3 mm) |
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Depth: 0.71 inch (18.1 mm) |
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Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.3 grams) |
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Charging Case: |
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Height: 1.82 inches (46.2 mm) |
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Width: 1.97 inches (50.1 mm) |
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Depth: 0.83 inch (21.2 mm) |
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Weight: 1.22 ounces (34.7 grams) |
Charging Case |
USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers |
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Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view |
Battery |
AirPods with ANC: |
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Up to 4 hours listening time (with ANC) |
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Up to 5 hours listening time (noise control off) |
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Up to 4.5 hours talk time |
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AirPods with ANC and Charging Case: |
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Up to 20 hours listening time (with ANC) |
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Up to 30 hours listening time (noise control off) |
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Up to 20 hours talk time |
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5 min charge: ~1 hour listening or 45 min talk time |
Connectivity |
Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology |
In the Box |
AirPods (4th generation) with Active Noise Cancellation |
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Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
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Documentation |
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USB-C Charge Cable (sold separately) |
Accessibility |
Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations |
System Req. |
iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions) |
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Bluetooth compatibility with earlier/non-Apple devices (limited functionality) |