AirPods (2nd generation) Technical Specifications

AirPods (2nd Generation)
Sensors
  • Dual beamforming microphones
  • Dual optical sensors
  • Motion-detecting accelerometer
  • Speech-detecting accelerometer
Chip

H1 headphone chip

Controls
  • Double-tap to play, skip forward, or answer a phone call
Size and Weight (Each)1
  • Height:

    40.5 mm
    (1.59 inches)

  • Width: 16.5 mm (0.65 inch)
  • Depth: 18.0 mm (0.71 inch)
  • Weight: 4 grams (0.14 ounce)
  • Height:

    53.5 mm
    (2.11 inches)

  • Width: 44.3 mm (1.74 inches)
  • Depth: 21.3 mm (0.84 inch)
  • Weight: 38.2 grams (1.35 ounces)
Charging Case
  • Works with the Lightning connector
Battery

AirPods

  • Up to 5 hours of listening time with a single charge2
  • Up to 3 hours of talk time with a single charge3

AirPods with Lightning Charging Case

  • More than 24 hours of listening time4
  • Up to 18 hours of talk time5

15 minutes in the case provides up to 3 hours listening time6 or up to 2 hours talk time7

Connectivity
  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
In the Box
  • AirPods
  • Lightning Charging Case
  • Lightning to USB-A Cable
  • Documentation
Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods. Features include:

  • Live Listen audio8
  • Headphone levels
  • Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements9
  • iPhone and iPod touch models with the latest version of iOS
  • iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
  • Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
  • Mac models with the latest version of macOS
  • Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Compatibility10

iPhone Models

  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 711
  • iPhone 7 Plus11
  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • iPhone SE (1st generation)11
  • iPhone 6s11
  • iPhone 6s Plus11
  • iPhone 611
  • iPhone 6 Plus11
  • iPhone 5s11

iPod Models

  • iPod touch (7th generation)
  • iPod touch (6th generation)11

Mac Models11

  • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017)
  • MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012–Early 2015)
  • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012–2017)
  • MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2020)
  • MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
  • MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–Early 2015)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–Mid 2015)
  • MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012–2020)
  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012–2019)
  • MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, two ports)
  • MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, four ports)
  • MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
  • MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
  • MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
  • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012–2017)
  • iMac (27-inch, Late 2012–Late 2013)
  • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015–2019)
  • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2020)
  • iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012–Late 2018)
  • Mac mini (M1, 2020)
  • Mac Studio (2022)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010–2019)

iPad Models

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)11
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch11
  • iPad (9th generation)
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Air 211
  • iPad Air (1st generation)11
  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad mini 411
  • iPad mini 311
  • iPad mini 211

Apple Watch Models11

  • Apple Watch Ultra
  • Apple Watch Series 9
  • Apple Watch Series 8
  • Apple Watch Series 7
  • Apple Watch Series 6
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
  • Apple Watch SE (1st generation)
  • Apple Watch Series 5
  • Apple Watch Series 4
  • Apple Watch Series 3
  • Apple Watch Series 2
  • Apple Watch Series 1

Apple TV Models11

  • Apple TV 4K
  • Apple TV HD

AirPods and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact.

AirPods are designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

  • Brominated flame retardant–free
  • PVC-free
  • Beryllium-free
  • Mercury-free

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Which AirPods are
right for you?

AirPods 2nd generation

Adaptive Audio feature unavailable

Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode unavailable

Spatial audio unavailable

Conversation Awareness feature unavailable

Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode unavailable

Sweat and water resistance unavailable

Lightning Charging Case
Up to 5 hours of listening time with a single charge ΔΔΔ

AirPods 3rd generation

Adaptive Audio feature unavailable

Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode unavailable

Conversation Awareness feature unavailable

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking ◊◊

Sweat and
water resistant ◊◊◊

Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case ΔΔ
Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge ΔΔΔ

AirPods Pro 2nd generation (USB-C)

Adaptive Audio ◊

Active Noise
Cancellation and
Transparency mode

Conversation Awareness ◊

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking ◊◊

Dust, sweat, and
water resistant Δ

MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop ΔΔ
Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge ΔΔΔ

AirPods Max

Adaptive Audio feature unavailable

Active Noise
Cancellation and
Transparency mode

Conversation Awareness feature unavailable

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking ◊◊

Sweat and water resistance unavailable

Smart Case
Up to 20 hours of listening time with a single charge ΔΔΔ

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