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LAUNCH DATE3 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Announced	Announcement date not recorded	Announcement date not recorded
Released	Release date not recorded	2026-09-18
Status	Release status not recorded	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Environmental	—	40% recycled material content overall
Launch Price (USD)	$149.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price)
Models	—	AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Models and regions	—	Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions
Price in Nigeria	₦209,000 (Stored estimate)	Nigeria price not recorded. Worldwide quote: USD 129

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Brand	Nothing	Apple
Category	True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	April 22, 2024	September 9, 2026
Model Name	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Price	$149 USD	$129 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS4 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Driver Size	11 mm dynamic driver with custom diaphragm	—
Driver Type	Dynamic, ceramic diaphragm	Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier
Personal Sound Profile	Yes, personalized audio via in-app hearing test	—
Sound Features	—	Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE12 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes, smart ANC up to 45 dB	Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
Adaptive ANC	Yes, adjusts to ambient noise and wind	—
App Support	Yes, Nothing X app	—
Customizable EQ	Yes, simple and advanced (parametric) EQ; Bass Enhance; Personal Sound Profile	—
Find My Earbuds	Yes	Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Yes, low lag mode	—
Other Features	—	Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri
Sound Modes	—	Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness
Touch Controls	—	Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	Yes, Transparency mode
Voice Assistant Support	Yes; ChatGPT integration with Nothing phones	Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures)
Wear Detection	Yes, auto pause/play	Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Bluetooth Profiles	RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP	—
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3
Multipoint	Yes, dual connection (2 devices)	—
NFC Pairing	No	—
Supported Codecs	SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 (Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified)	—
Wired Mode	No	—

BUILD AND DESIGN8 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Colors Available	Black, White	White
Control Method	Pinch/touch stem controls with customizable gestures	—
Design Language	Transparent housing and stem, flagship successor to Ear (2) dropping the numeral naming	—
Dimensions	Earbud 29.4 x 21.7 x 24.1 mm; case 55.5 x 55.5 x 22 mm	Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Form Factor	—	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IP54 earbuds; IP55 case	IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant)
Materials	—	40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case
Weight	4.62 g per earbud; 51.9 g case	4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case)

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers
Device Battery Capacity	46 mAh per earbud; 500 mAh case	—
Fast Charging	10 minutes charge for approx. 1 hour playback	5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening
Total Playtime	Up to 8.5 hours (ANC off), 5.2 hours (ANC on); 40.5 hours with case (ANC off), 24 hours (ANC on)	Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version)
Wireless Charging	Yes, Qi-compatible	Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Hands-Free Calls Support	—	Yes, with Voice Isolation
Mic Count	3 per earbud	—
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Yes, Smart Clear Voice Technology (ENC)	Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone

BOX CONTENTS5 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	Silicone tips in 3 sizes	None (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Wireless charging case	Charging case (USB-C)
Included Items	Earbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S/M/L), quick start guide	—
Main Device	—	AirPods 5
User Manual	—	Documentation

COMPATIBILITY2 fields

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Operating Systems	Android Compatibility: Android 6.0 and above; iOS Compatibility: iOS 10 and above	iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions)
Supported Devices	—	Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features)

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	Ear (2024)	AirPods 5
Highlight	Launched alongside Ear (a) as the numeral-free flagship successor to Ear (2), refining ANC strength and driver tuning.	The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio.