Audio Technology1
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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 Audio4
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Transparency mode1
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Conversation Awareness4
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Voice Isolation2
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Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking3
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Adaptive EQ
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Vent system for pressure equalization
Sensors
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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
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H2 headphone chip
Controls
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Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
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Press twice to end a call
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Press twice to skip forward
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Press three times to skip back
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Press and hold for Siri
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Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"5 to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
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With Siri Interactions, nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications
Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant6
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Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)
Size and Weight (Each)7
1.19 inches (30.2 mm)
0.72 inch (18.3 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)
1.82 inches (46.2 mm)
1.97 inches (50.1 mm) 0.83 inch (21.2 mm)
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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 (AirPods 4): 1.14 ounces (32.3 grams)
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Weight (AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation): 1.22 ounces (34.7 grams)
Charging Case
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Works with USB-C connector
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Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers
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Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view8
Battery
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
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Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled15
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Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off15
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Up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge16
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB‑C)
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Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled17
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Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off17
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Up to 20 hours of talk time18
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5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time19 or around 45 minutes of talk time20
Connectivity
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Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
In the Box
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AirPods 4 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
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.
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Features include:
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Live Listen audio21
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Headphone levels
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Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements
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iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
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iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
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Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
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Mac models with the latest version of macOS
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Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
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Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS
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AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non‑Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.