Audio TechnologyCustom high-excursion Apple driverCustom high dynamic range amplifierVoice Isolation2Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking3Adaptive EQVent system for pressure equalisation
SensorsDual beamforming microphonesInward-facing microphoneOptical in-ear sensorMotion-detecting accelerometerSpeech-detecting accelerometerForce sensor
ChipH2 headphone chip
ControlsPress once to play or pause mediaPress once to answer a call or mute or unmutePress twice to end a callPress twice to skip forwardPress three times to skip backPress and hold for SiriSay “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call or get directionsWith 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 and more2
Dust, Sweat and Water ResistanceDust, sweat and water resistant (IP54)
Size and Weight (Each)Height: 30.2mmWidth: 18.3mmDepth: 18.1mmWeight: 4.3gHeight: 46.2mmWidth: 50.1mmDepth: 21.2mmWeight (AirPods 4): 32.3g
Charging CaseWorks with USB‑C connector
BatteryAirPods 4 ANCUp to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge8Up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge9AirPods 4 ANC with Charging Case (USB‑C)Up to 30 hours of listening time10Up to 20 hours of talk time115 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time12 or around 45 minutes of talk time
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
In the BoxAirPods 4 ANCCharging Case (USB‑C)DocumentationUSB-C Charge Cable sold separately
AccessibilityAccessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.Features include:Live Listen audio20Headphone levelsHeadphone Accommodations
System RequirementsiPhone models with the latest version of iOSiPad models with the latest version of iPadOSApple Watch models with the latest version of watchOSMac models with the latest version of macOSApple TV models with the latest version of tvOSAirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non‑Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
AirPods and the EnvironmentAirPods are designed to reduce environmental impact:21Materials100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards100% recycled copper plating salts on multiple printed circuit boards100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets50% recycled plastic in three parts100% fibre-based packaging22EnergyMeets US Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems23WasteNo established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste ProgrammeSmarter chemistry24Mercury-, BFR- and PVC‑free