Compare AirPods 4 vs AirPods 5

AirPods 4

AirPods 5

Battery

Earbud battery
4 h 5 h ANC off
4 h 5 h on the Wireless Charging Case model
Case battery
Total with case: 20 h Up to 30 h total with case, ANC off
Total with case: 20 h 22 h on the Wireless Charging Case model

Health

Fit and build

Water resistance
IP54
IP57
Controls
Press the stem; nod or shake your head for Siri
Head nod for Siri, double tap stem
Case
Charging Case (USB-C)
Wireless Charging Case: USB-C or Qi wireless chargers
Noise cancellation
No No / Yes (open-ear, ANC model only)
Yes On both models; Apple rates it up to 1.5x AirPods 4 with ANC

Works with

In the box

  • AirPods 4
  • Charging case (USB-C)
  • Documentation

Versions ship different boxes; this is the first version's.

  • AirPods 5
  • Charging case with USB-C connector
  • Documentation

Versions ship different boxes; this is the first version's.

Options and ownership

Price

List price
From $129
From $129
Price now
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Availability
Available now Previous generation
Available now

Same on both

Works with
iPhone full, Android basic (no Siri or Adaptive Audio)
Weight
4.3 g Per earbud
Spatial audio
Yes Personalized with head tracking
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3
Health tracking
None
Processor
Apple H2
Warranty
1 year Starts the day you buy it
Return window
14 days Starts the day it arrives

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