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AirPods 4
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Chip
H2?chip
H2?chip
H2?chip
H2?chip
H1?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
Adaptive Audio and Transparency Mode
Transparency mode
Spatial?Audio
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Hearing Health
Touch control
Force sensor
Force sensor
Touch control
Touch control
Digital?Crown
Double tap
Force sensor
Force sensor
Single charge
5?hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge10
4 hrs
Up to 4 hours of listening time on one charge10
8 hrs
Up to 8?hours of listening time on one charge10
6?hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge10
20?hrs
Up to 20 hours of listening time on one charge10
5?hrs
Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge10
6?hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge10
6?hrs
Up to 6 hours of listening time on one charge10
Charging
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case10
Up to 20 hours of listening time with charging case10
Up to 24?hours of listening time with charging case10
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case10
More than 24 hours of listening time with charging case10
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case10
Up to 30 hours of listening time with charging case10
Case
Charging Case (USB?C)11
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case12
Sweat and Water resistance
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)14
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)14
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP57)15
Dust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)15
Sweat and water resistant16
Sweat and water resistant16
Siri
“Hey?Siri”
“Hey?Siri”
“Hey?Siri”
“Hey?Siri”
“Hey Siri”
“Hey Siri”
“Hey Siri”
“Hey Siri”
Automatic switching
Automatic Switching17
Automatic Switching17
Automatic Switching17
Automatic Switching17
Automatic Switching17
Automatic Switching17
Automatic Switching17
Automatic Switching17
Engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
Personalised engraving
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
Transparency
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Transparency mode
Personalised Volume
Personalised Volume19
Personalised Volume19
Personalised Volume19
Personalised Volume19
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Adaptive EQ
Driver
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
Amplifier
Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
Spatial Audio
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Personalised Spatial?Audio with dynamic head tracking5
Pressure
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Sensors
Optical
Optical in-ear sensor
Optical in-ear sensor
Skin-detect sensor
Skin-detect sensor
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)
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)
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Sensor
Force sensor
Force sensor
Touch control
Touch control
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
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
Inward-facing microphone
Inward-facing microphone
Three microphones for voice pick-up (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)
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
H1 headphone chip
U2 chip in MagSafe Charging Case (USB?C)
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 unmute20
Press once for
camera remote21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forwards
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold for Siri
Siri Interactions19
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call, or mute or unmute20
Press once for
camera remote21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forwards
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold for Siri
Siri Interactions19
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call, or mute or unmute20
Press once for
camera remote21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forwards
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Siri Interactions19
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call, or mute or unmute20
Press once for
camera remote21
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forwards
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold to switch between listening modes
Siri Interactions19
Digital?Crown Turn for volume control
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call, or mute or unmute20
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forwards
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold for Siri
Noise control button Press to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
Double tap
to play, skip forwards or answer a phone call
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call, or mute or unmute20
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forwards
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold for Siri
Press once to play
or pause media
Press once to answer
a call, or mute or unmute20
Press twice
to end a call
Press twice
to skip forwards
Press three
times to skip back
Press
and hold for Siri
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature22
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature22
Loud Sound Reduction
Loud Sound Reduction
Size and Weight23
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods?Pro?3
AirPods?Pro?2
AirPods?Max
AirPods?(2nd?generation)
AirPods?(3rd?generation)
AirPods?(3rd?generation)
Height: 30.2?mm (1.19?inches)
Width: 18.3?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 18.1?mm (0.71?inch)
Weight: 4.3?grams (0.15?ounce)
Width: 18.3?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 18.1?mm (0.71?inch)
Weight: 4.3?grams (0.15?ounce)
Height: 30.2?mm (1.19?inches)
Width: 18.3?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 18.1?mm (0.71?inch)
Weight: 4.3?grams (0.15?ounce)
Width: 18.3?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 18.1?mm (0.71?inch)
Weight: 4.3?grams (0.15?ounce)
Height: 30.9?mm (1.22 inches)
Width: 19.2?mm (0.76?inch)
Depth: 27.0?mm (1.06?inches)
Weight: 5.55?grams (0.20?ounce)
Width: 19.2?mm (0.76?inch)
Depth: 27.0?mm (1.06?inches)
Weight: 5.55?grams (0.20?ounce)
Height: 30.9?mm (1.22 inches)
Width: 21.8?mm (0.86?inch)
Depth: 24.0?mm (0.94?inch)
Weight: 5.3?grams (0.19?ounce)
Width: 21.8?mm (0.86?inch)
Depth: 24.0?mm (0.94?inch)
Weight: 5.3?grams (0.19?ounce)
Height: 187.3?mm (7.37?inches)
Width: 168.6?mm (6.64?inches)
Depth: 83.4?mm (3.28?inches)
Weight: 386.2?grams (13.6?ounces)
Width: 168.6?mm (6.64?inches)
Depth: 83.4?mm (3.28?inches)
Weight: 386.2?grams (13.6?ounces)
Height: 40.5?mm (1.59 inches)
Width: 16.5?mm (0.65?inch)
Depth: 18.0?mm (0.71?inch)
Weight: 4?grams (0.14?ounce)
Width: 16.5?mm (0.65?inch)
Depth: 18.0?mm (0.71?inch)
Weight: 4?grams (0.14?ounce)
Height: 30.79?mm (1.21 inches)
Width: 18.26?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 19.21?mm (0.76?inch)
Weight: 4.28?grams (0.15?ounce)
Width: 18.26?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 19.21?mm (0.76?inch)
Weight: 4.28?grams (0.15?ounce)
Height: 30.79?mm (1.21 inches)
Width: 18.26?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 19.21?mm (0.76?inch)
Weight: 4.28?grams (0.15?ounce)
Width: 18.26?mm (0.72?inch)
Depth: 19.21?mm (0.76?inch)
Weight: 4.28?grams (0.15?ounce)
Charging Case (USB?C)
Charging Case (USB?C)
MagSafe Charging Case (USB?C)
MagSafe Charging Case (USB?C)
Smart Case
Lightning Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
MagSafe Charging Case
Height: 46.2?mm (1.82?inches)
Width: 50.1?mm (1.97?inches)
Depth: 21.2?mm (0.83?inch)
Weight: 32.3?grams (1.14?ounces)
Width: 50.1?mm (1.97?inches)
Depth: 21.2?mm (0.83?inch)
Weight: 32.3?grams (1.14?ounces)
Height: 46.2?mm (1.82?inches)
Width: 50.1?mm (1.97?inches)
Depth: 21.2?mm (0.83?inch)
Weight: 34.7?grams (1.22?ounces)
Width: 50.1?mm (1.97?inches)
Depth: 21.2?mm (0.83?inch)
Weight: 34.7?grams (1.22?ounces)
Height: 47.2?mm (1.86?inches)
Width: 62.2?mm (2.45?inches)
Depth: 21.8?mm (0.86?inch)
Weight: 43.99?grams (1.55?ounces)
Width: 62.2?mm (2.45?inches)
Depth: 21.8?mm (0.86?inch)
Weight: 43.99?grams (1.55?ounces)
Height: 45.2?mm (1.78?inches)
Width: 60.6?mm (2.39?inches)
Depth: 21.7?mm (0.85?inch)
Weight: 50.8?grams (1.79?ounces)
Width: 60.6?mm (2.39?inches)
Depth: 21.7?mm (0.85?inch)
Weight: 50.8?grams (1.79?ounces)
Weight: 134.5?grams (4.74?ounces)
Height: 53.5?mm (2.11?inches)
Width: 44.3?mm (1.74?inches)
Depth: 21.3?mm (0.84?inch)
Weight: 38.2?grams (1.35?ounces)
Width: 44.3?mm (1.74?inches)
Depth: 21.3?mm (0.84?inch)
Weight: 38.2?grams (1.35?ounces)
Height: 46.40?mm (1.83?inches)
Width: 54.40?mm (2.14?inches)
Depth: 21.38?mm (0.84?inch)
Weight: 37.91?grams (1.34?ounces)
Width: 54.40?mm (2.14?inches)
Depth: 21.38?mm (0.84?inch)
Weight: 37.91?grams (1.34?ounces)
Height: 46.40?mm (1.83?inches)
Width: 54.40?mm (2.14?inches)
Depth: 21.38?mm (0.84?inch)
Weight: 37.91?grams (1.34?ounces)
Width: 54.40?mm (2.14?inches)
Depth: 21.38?mm (0.84?inch)
Weight: 37.91?grams (1.34?ounces)
Battery10
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods?Pro?3
AirPods?Pro?2
AirPods?Max
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 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 charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening?time
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 (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
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
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??5.0
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?(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
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
Lightning to USB?A Cable
Lightning to USB?C Cable
Lightning to USB?C Cable
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)
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature22
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature22
Loud Sound Reduction
Loud Sound Reduction
Live Listen audio24
Live Listen audio24
Live Listen audio24
Live Listen audio24
Live Listen audio24
Live Listen audio24
Live Listen audio24
Live Listen audio24
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommoda-tions
Headphone Accommoda-tions
Headphone Accommoda-tions
Headphone Accommoda-tions
Headphone Accommoda-tions
Headphone Accommoda-tions
Headphone Accommoda-tions
Headphone Accommoda-tions
System Requirements25
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
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
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
(2nd?generation)
AirPods
(3rd?generation)
AirPods
(3rd?generation)
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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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3Available 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.
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4Device 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/en-nz/102672 for AirPods?4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/120409 for AirPods?Pro cleaning instructions.
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5Compatible 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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6Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB?C connection and compatible content from supported apps and?services.
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7Built-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/en-nz/ for more information.
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8The 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 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.
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9Live 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 Feature Availability.
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10Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. Products with Active?Noise?Cancellation were tested with Active?Noise Cancellation?enabled.
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11Charging requires a compatible USB-C charger.
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12USB-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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13Find?My functionality requires iOS?18 or?later.
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14AirPods?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/en-nz/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
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15Products 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/en-nz/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
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16AirPods (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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17Requires an Apple?Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
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18Available 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. For the best performance, update to the latest software.
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19Available 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.
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20Available in compatible applications with the latest firmware.
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21Available on compatible devices running iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 and later when paired with AirPods?4, AirPods?4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods?Pro?2 and later.
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22Supported on AirPods?Pro?2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone running iOS?26 and later. This feature may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.
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23Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
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24Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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25AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth? headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.