Why is AirPods 4 better than AirPods 5?
- Battery life5 h vs 4 h+25%
- Total with charging case30 h vs 20 h+50%
Why is AirPods 5 better than AirPods 4?
- Active noise cancellingNo · AirPods 4: Yes
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 4.3 g+26%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Head tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 4 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 4 h |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | 20 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Colours | — | White |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection (auto pause) | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
