Compare AirPods models
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
Dropdown
In-ear
Over-ear
Price
Violator
New
Quick Look
Chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H2 chip
H1 chip
H2 chip
H1 chip
H1 chip
H1 chip
Adaptive Audio
Active Noise Cancellation
Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPods Pro1
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation2
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation2
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPods Max3
Conversation Awareness
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Spatial Audio
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Lossless Audio
Lossless Audio and ultra‑low latency audio via USB‑C7
Lossless Audio and ultra‑low latency audio via USB‑C7
Hearing Health
Loud Sound Reduction
Touch control
Force sensor
Force sensor
Touch control
Touch control
Digital Crown
Digital Crown
Double-tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Single charge
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge11
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge11
8 hrs
Up to 8 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation11
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation11
20 hrs
Up to 20 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation11
20 hrs
Up to 20 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation25
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge11
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge11
6 hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge11
Charging
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case11
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case11
Up to 24 hours of listening time with charging case and Active Noise Cancellation11
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case and Active Noise Cancellation 11
More than 24 hours of listening time with charging case11
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case11
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case11
Case
Charging Case (USB‑C)12
Smart Case
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case13
Audio Technology
ANC
Active Noise Cancellation
Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation1
Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation2
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation2
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation3
Transparency
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Conversation Awareness4
Voice Isolation
Voice Isolation19
Voice Isolation19
Voice Isolation19
Voice Isolation19
Voice Isolation19
Personalized Volume
Personalized Volume20
Personalized Volume20
Personalized Volume20
Personalized Volume20
Personalized Volume20
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Spatial Audio
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6
Pressure
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Vent system for pressure equalization
Sensors
Optical
Optical in-ear sensor
Optical in-ear sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Dual optical sensors
Skin-detect sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Motion Accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Speech Accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor
Touch control
Touch control
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Double-tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Nine microphones total:
Nine microphones total:
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Dual beamforming microphones
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H2 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)
H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case
U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
Controls
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Digital Crown Turn for volume control
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Noise control button Press to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
Digital Crown Turn for volume control
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Listening mode button Press to switch between listening modes
Double-tap
to play, skip forward, or answer a phone call
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call or mute or unmute21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forward
Press three
times to skip back
Size and Weight22
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
Height: 30.2 mm
Width: 18.3 mm
Depth: 18.1 mm
Weight: 4.3 grams
Width: 18.3 mm
Depth: 18.1 mm
Weight: 4.3 grams
Height: 30.2 mm
Width: 18.3 mm
Depth: 18.1 mm
Weight: 4.3 grams
Width: 18.3 mm
Depth: 18.1 mm
Weight: 4.3 grams
Height: 30.9 mm
Width: 19.2 mm
Depth: 27.0 mm
Weight: 5.55 grams
Width: 19.2 mm
Depth: 27.0 mm
Weight: 5.55 grams
Height: 30.9 mm
Width: 21.8 mm
Depth: 24.0 mm
Weight: 5.3 grams
Width: 21.8 mm
Depth: 24.0 mm
Weight: 5.3 grams
Height: 187.3 mm
Width: 168.6 mm
Depth: 83.4 mm
Weight: 386.2 grams
Width: 168.6 mm
Depth: 83.4 mm
Weight: 386.2 grams
Height: 187.3 mm
Width: 168.6 mm
Depth: 83.4 mm
Weight: 386.2 grams
Width: 168.6 mm
Depth: 83.4 mm
Weight: 386.2 grams
Height: 40.5 mm
Width: 16.5 mm
Depth: 18.0 mm
Weight: 4 grams
Width: 16.5 mm
Depth: 18.0 mm
Weight: 4 grams
Height: 30.79 mm
Width: 18.26 mm
Depth: 19.21 mm
Weight: 4.28 grams
Width: 18.26 mm
Depth: 19.21 mm
Weight: 4.28 grams
Height: 30.79 mm
Width: 18.26 mm
Depth: 19.21 mm
Weight: 4.28 grams
Width: 18.26 mm
Depth: 19.21 mm
Weight: 4.28 grams
Charging Case (USB‑C)
Charging Case (USB‑C)
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
Smart Case
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case
Height: 46.2 mm
Width: 50.1 mm
Depth: 21.2 mm
Weight: 32.3 grams
Width: 50.1 mm
Depth: 21.2 mm
Weight: 32.3 grams
Height: 46.2 mm
Width: 50.1 mm
Depth: 21.2 mm
Weight: 34.7 grams
Width: 50.1 mm
Depth: 21.2 mm
Weight: 34.7 grams
Height: 47.2 mm
Width: 62.2 mm
Depth: 21.8 mm
Weight: 43.99 grams
Width: 62.2 mm
Depth: 21.8 mm
Weight: 43.99 grams
Height: 45.2 mm
Width: 60.6 mm
Depth: 21.7 mm
Weight: 50.8 grams
Width: 60.6 mm
Depth: 21.7 mm
Weight: 50.8 grams
Weight: 134.5 grams
Weight: 134.5 grams
Height: 53.5 mm
Width: 44.3 mm
Depth: 21.3 mm
Weight: 38.2 grams
Width: 44.3 mm
Depth: 21.3 mm
Weight: 38.2 grams
Height: 46.40 mm
Width: 54.40 mm
Depth: 21.38 mm
Weight: 37.91 grams
Width: 54.40 mm
Depth: 21.38 mm
Weight: 37.91 grams
Height: 46.40 mm
Width: 54.40 mm
Depth: 21.38 mm
Weight: 37.91 grams
Width: 54.40 mm
Depth: 21.38 mm
Weight: 37.91 grams
Battery11
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)
Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)
Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled25
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled)
Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled)
Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off
Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts
Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled
Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
5 minutes of charging equals around 1.5 hours of listening time26
5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time27
AirPods 4 with Charging Case (USB-C)
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB‑C)
AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
AirPods Max with Smart Case
AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case
AirPods (2nd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case
AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
Up to 30 hours of listening time
Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Up to 30 hours of listening time
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
More than 24 hours of listening time
15 minutes in the case provides up to 3 hours of listening time
15 minutes in the case provides up to 3 hours of listening time
Up to 30 hours of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Up to 30 hours of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging via USB‑C
Charging via USB‑C
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0
In the Box
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods (2nd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
AirPods (3rd generation)
Charging Case (USB‑C)
Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop
MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Smart Case
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case
USB-C Charge Cable sold separately
USB-C Charge Cable sold separately
USB‑C Charge Cable sold separately
USB‑C Charge Cable
USB‑C Charge Cable
USB‑C Charge Cable
Lightning to USB‑A Cable
Lightning to USB‑C Cable
Lightning to USB‑C Cable
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)
Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L)
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Live Listen audio23
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements24
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Tech Specs
Product
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2
AirPods
(2nd generation)
AirPods
(3rd generation)
AirPods
(3rd generation)
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footnote
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1Up 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.
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2Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
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3Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
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4Available on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, or macOS 26.4 and later.
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5Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax buildup. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/sl-si/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/sl-si/120409 for AirPods Pro cleaning instructions.
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6Compatible 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.
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7Ultra-low latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
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8Built-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/sl-si/123184 for more information.
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9The 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. It is intended for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.
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10The Hearing Protection feature works with AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later. The feature is not available in all regions or all languages. View complete list. See support.apple.com/sl-si/120850 for total attenuation and more information. The Hearing Protection feature is not suitable for protection against extremely loud impulse sounds, such as gunfire, fireworks, or jackhammers, or against sustained sounds louder than 110 dBA. The Hearing Protection feature is not suitable for use in all workplaces. Consult with your employer prior to use. For AirPods Pro 3, the Hearing Protection feature complies with the hearing protection standard EN 352 when EN 352 Protection is on.
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11Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation were tested with Active Noise Cancellation turned off.
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12Charging requires a compatible USB-C charger.
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13USB-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, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3 charging cases also work with the Apple Watch charger.
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14Find My functionality requires iOS 26 or later.
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15AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation 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 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/sl-si/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
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16Products are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions. AirPods Pro 3 have a rating of IP57 and AirPods Pro 2 have a rating of IP54 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/sl-si/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
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17AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise, and they are IPX4 rated. Sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions.
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18Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
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19Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, or AirPods Pro 3 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, or macOS 26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software.
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20Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods Pro 2 and later, or AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
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21Available in compatible applications with the latest firmware.
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22Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
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23Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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24AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
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25Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using preproduction AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max 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%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled, and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing audio until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
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26Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max 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%, Active Noise Cancellation on, and Spatial Audio set to fixed. 5-Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Max that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio playback was started until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
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27Testing conducted by Apple in March 2026 using preproduction AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max 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%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled, and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. 5-Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Max that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio playback was started until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.