Form Factor: In-ear design with silicone tips (multiple sizes included for a custom fit)
Material: Lightweight plastic with a smooth, glossy finish
Colors: Typically available in white
Water and Sweat Resistance: IPX4 rating, meaning they are resistant to sweat and water splashes, making them ideal for workouts and outdoor use
Audio:
Drivers: Custom-built high-fidelity drivers designed to deliver rich sound with deep bass, clear mids, and crisp highs
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Adaptive ANC that dynamically adjusts to the level of ambient noise around you, providing a more immersive listening experience
Transparency Mode: Allows you to hear the environment around you while still enjoying audio, ideal for situations where you need awareness of your surroundings
Adaptive EQ: Adjusts the sound based on the shape of your ear for personalized sound
Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking: Immersive, theater-like experience with 360-degree sound, ideal for movies, music, and gaming with compatible content
Connectivity:
Chip: Powered by the H2 chip for enhanced sound quality, noise cancellation, and improved connectivity
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 for a stable and energy-efficient connection with minimal latency
Connection Range: Around 30 feet (10 meters), depending on environment and device
Apple Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly pairs with Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, offering features like automatic switching and device handoff
Hands-Free Siri: Voice-activated assistant for easy control of music, calls, and other functions
Battery Life:
AirPods Battery: Up to 5.5 hours of listening time with ANC on
Charging Case: Provides up to 24 hours of total battery life with ANC activated
Fast Charging: 5 minutes of charging in the case offers up to 1 hour of listening time
Charging Method: Supports both wireless charging (MagSafe and Qi) and Lightning cable charging
Controls and Sensors:
Touch Controls: Includes a touch-sensitive stem for play/pause, skipping tracks, adjusting volume, and activating Siri
Motion Sensors: Automatically detects when the AirPods are in your ears, pausing and playing audio accordingly
Noise Control: Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes are controlled via the stem or through device settings
Microphones and Call Quality:
Microphones: Dual beamforming microphones to block out background noise and enhance call clarity
Call Quality: Enhanced speech pickup with an improved algorithm for voice isolation during calls, making it clearer in noisy environments
Compatibility:
iOS and iPadOS: Full feature compatibility with Apple devices, including spatial audio and automatic switching between devices
macOS: Works seamlessly with Macs, offering automatic switching and integration with macOS apps
Bluetooth Devices: Compatible with non-Apple Bluetooth devices, but without advanced features like spatial audio or automatic switching
Additional Features:
Find My: Integrates with Apple’s "Find My" network, so you can locate your AirPods if they’re misplaced
Automatic Device Switching: Automatically switches between Apple devices (e.g., from iPhone to Mac) based on what you’re using
Headphone Accommodations: Supports personalized sound tuning through accessibility features for better hearing experiences
Find My Case: Includes a feature to track the charging case if it is separated from the AirPods