AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Max with Spatial Audio:
*Spatial Audio works with compatible content in supported apps. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create personalized profile.
AirPods 4 listening time with single charge:
*Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50% and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
AirPods 4 listening time with case:
*Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50% and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 percent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
AirPods 4 dust, sweat and water resistance:
*AirPods 4 are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat, and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions. (By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Apple. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.)
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for immersive listening:
*Feature available only on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation dust, sweat and water resistance:
*AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat, and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions. (By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Apple. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.)
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation modes:
*Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax buildup. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. (By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Apple. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.)
AirPods Pro 3 active noise cancellation:
*Testing conducted by Apple in July 2025 using AirPods Pro 3 paired with iPhone 16 with prerelease AirPods firmware and iOS 26. Noise reduction was tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24. Comparison made against the best-selling wireless in-ear headphones commercially available at the time of testing. Performance depends on device settings, environment, and many other factors.
AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensing:
*Built-in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com for more information. (By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Apple. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.)
AirPods Pro 3 Live Translation:
*Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Supports English (UK, U.S.), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain). For more information, see apple.com/ios/feature-availability. (By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Apple. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.)



