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LAUNCH DATE2 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Released	—	2026-09-18
Status	—	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	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	₦180,600 – ₦208,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Brand	Nothing	Apple
Category	Open-Ear Clip-On Earbuds	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	October 1, 2024	September 9, 2026
Model Name	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Price	$149 USD	$129 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS4 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Directional Sound Technology	Yes, Directional Sound Dispersion Technology to reduce sound leakage	—
Driver Size	14.2 mm dynamic driver	—
Driver Type	Dynamic, titanium-coated PET diaphragm	Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier
Sound Features	—	Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE11 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	No	Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
App Support	Yes, Nothing X app	—
Customizable EQ	Yes, custom EQ; Bass Enhance	—
Find My Earbuds	Yes	Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My
Other Features	—	Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri
Secure Fit Hook	Adjustable ear hook for stable all-day wear	—
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	No (open-ear design keeps ambient sound audible)	Yes, Transparency mode
Voice Assistant Support	Yes; ChatGPT integration with Nothing phones	Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures)
Wear Detection	Yes	Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Bluetooth Profiles	RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP	—
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3
NFC Pairing	No	—
Supported Codecs	SBC, AAC	—
Wired Mode	No	—

BUILD AND DESIGN8 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Colors Available	White (Blue added later)	White
Control Method	Physical button on stem	—
Design Language	Ear-hook clip-on design with transparent stem, sits outside the ear canal	—
Dimensions	Earbud 51.3 x 41.4 x 14.4 mm; case 125.9 x 44.0 x 19 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 and case)	IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant)
Materials	—	40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case
Weight	8.1 g per earbud; 63.8 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 (open)	AirPods 5
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers
Device Battery Capacity	64 mAh per earbud; 635 mAh case	—
Fast Charging	Yes, 10 min gives 2 hours	5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening
Total Playtime	Up to 8 hours; 30 hours with case	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	No	Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Hands-Free Calls Support	—	Yes, with Voice Isolation
Mic Count	2 per earbud	—
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Yes, ENC	Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone

BOX CONTENTS5 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	AirPods 5
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	None (open-ear)	None (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Charging case	Charging case (USB-C)
Included Items	Earbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide	—
Main Device	—	AirPods 5
User Manual	—	Documentation

COMPATIBILITY2 fields

Specification	Ear (open)	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 (open)	AirPods 5
Highlight	Nothing's first open-ear clip-on earbuds, designed for sports and all-day awareness with sound-leakage-reducing Directional Sound Dispersion Technology instead of ANC.	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.