(1) The features for devices¬performance and noise¬control like active noise¬under¬suppression, adaptive audio and transparency can be¬severely impaired by dirt and ears. The appliance should¬cleaned regularly to maintain the performance and full functionality of the features. See support.apple.com/de-de/102672 for instructions on how to clean the AirPods. See support.apple.com/de-de/120409 for instructions on cleaning the AirPods Pro.
(2) Requires a compatible Apple device with the latest operating system.
(3) Available on compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system when they are paired with compatible airPods with the latest firmware and Apple Intelligence is enabled. Available in the beta version. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. See Feature Availability for more information.
(4) Requires compatible hardware and software. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. IPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create a personal 3D audio profile that synchronizes with the latest operating system on all Apple devices, including iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, and tvOS. Personalized 3D audio is not available when other devices are used.
(5) AirPods 5 are protected from dust, sweat and water for sports and training that does not take place in the water and are classified under IP57. The protection against dust, sweat and water is not permanent.
(6) The tests were conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using prototypes of AirPod 5 with wireless charging case linked to prototypes of iPhone 18 Pro devices; all with software prototypes. The playlist included 358 individual audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 kbps AAC). The volume was set to 50%. 3D audio and conversation detection were disabled. Noise control was set to Active Noise Suppression. With the sound control off, playback was up to 7 hours. During the tests, the AirPod battery was completely discharged by audio until the first AirPod stopped playing. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
(7) The tests were conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using prototypes of AirPod 5 with wireless charging case linked to prototypes of iPhone 18 Pro devices; all with software prototypes. The playlist included 358 individual audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 kbps AAC). The volume was set to 50%. 3D audio and conversation detection were disabled. Noise control was set to Active Noise Suppression. During the tests, the AirPod battery was completely discharged by audio until the first AirPod stopped playing. The discharged AirPods have been fully charged. Audio playback continued until the first AirPod stopped playback. The cycle was repeated until the AirPods and the charging case were completely discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
(8) The AirPods 5 with wireless charging case supports wireless charging, which requires a wireless Qi-certified charger or a Apple watch charger. The charging case is also compatible with the USB C connection.