The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case are the higher of the two AirPods 5 models Apple sells. The earbuds keep the open fit of standard AirPods, with no silicone tips, yet Apple says their Active Noise Cancellation removes up to 50 percent more external noise than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. This version adds a case that charges on Qi chargers and the Apple Watch charger, a speaker in the case for Find My, a volume swipe on the stems and one more hour per charge than the standard AirPods 5. In short, the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model is the one to pick if you already own a charging pad.
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What the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case adds
Apple sells AirPods 5 in two versions. Both have the same noise-cancelling earbuds and the H2 chip. The AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case version adds four things: a case that charges over USB-C, on the Apple Watch charger or on any Qi-certified charger; a built-in speaker in the case so Find My can play a sound when the case is lost; a force sensor with volume swipe on the stems; and up to 5 hours of listening per charge with ANC on instead of 4.
The case is the same size as the standard one, 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm, and weighs 34.7 g against 32.3 g. If you do not need these extras, the standard AirPods 5 have the same earbuds.
Noise cancellation in an open fit
Apple calls the AirPods 5 noise cancellation best in class for open-ear earbuds, and quantifies it as up to 50 percent more external noise removed than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. The earbuds use a multiport acoustic architecture, the H2 chip and an inward-facing microphone. Because there are no ear tips, there is no seal pressing into the ear canal, which is the reason many people choose AirPods over in-ear models.
On the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model, Transparency, Adaptive Audio (which blends Transparency and ANC by environment), Conversation Awareness and Voice Isolation are all included.
Battery life, with the conditions
For the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model, Apple lists up to 5 hours of listening per charge with ANC on and up to 7 hours with ANC off, and up to 22 hours in total with the case with ANC on. A 5-minute charge gives around 1 hour of listening. For comparison, the standard model is rated at 4 and 6 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case.
Apple tested with pre-production units paired to pre-production iPhone 18 Pro at 50% volume, with Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness off. Your results will vary with volume and features.
Sound, sensors and Siri
In the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model, a custom high-excursion Apple driver and a custom high dynamic range amplifier drive the sound, with next-generation Adaptive EQ and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Sensors include dual beamforming microphones, the inward-facing microphone, an optical in-ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers, and the force sensor for volume swipe. Head gestures let you answer Siri with a nod or a shake.
Live Translation and compatibility
On the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model, Live Translation is available on compatible Apple devices running the latest software, with the latest AirPods firmware and Apple Intelligence turned on. The earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3. Apple notes that AirPods work as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices and older software, but functionality may be limited; on Android, many of the features above are not available.
Size, weight and durability
Each earbud of the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model measures 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm and weighs 4.3 g. The earbuds are rated IP57 for dust, sweat and water resistance, which Apple describes as suitable for non-water sports and exercise. In the box: the AirPods 5, the Wireless Charging Case (USB-C) and documentation; Apple lists no cable or power adapter.
Who This Is Not For
If you do not own a Qi charger or an Apple Watch, the extra cost of the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model buys you mainly the case speaker and volume swipe. People who want the strongest noise cancelling with a sealed fit should look at AirPods Pro 3 instead. Android users lose most of the smart features. And IP57 does not make them swimming earbuds.
Ordering in the UAE
We deliver the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300. It comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot, returns are accepted within 14 days for defective or non-matching items, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours.
Technical Specifications
- Model: AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- Chip: Apple H2
- Noise control: Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed than AirPods 4 with ANC, per Apple), Transparency, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation
- Audio: Custom high-excursion driver, high dynamic range amplifier, Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
- Sensors: Dual beamforming mics, inward-facing mic, optical in-ear sensor, motion and speech accelerometers, force sensor (volume swipe)
- Battery (ANC on): Up to 5 h per charge; up to 22 h with case
- Battery (ANC off): Up to 7 h per charge
- Quick charge: 5 minutes for around 1 hour of listening
- Charging: USB-C, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers
- Case: Speaker for Find My; 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm; 34.7 g
- Earbud size and weight: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; 4.3 g each
- Water and dust resistance: IP57 (earbuds; non-water sports)
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- In the box: AirPods 5, Wireless Charging Case (USB-C), documentation
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from Apple’s official AirPods 5 technical specifications page for the UAE and the Apple Newsroom announcement. Full details are published on the Apple AirPods 5 technical specifications (UAE).
FAQ
What is the difference between AirPods 5 and the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case model?
4 things: wireless charging (Qi and Apple Watch charger), a case speaker for Find My, volume swipe, and 1 extra hour per charge with ANC on.
How long does the AirPods 5 Wireless Charging Case battery last?
5 hours per charge with ANC on, 7 with ANC off, and 22 hours in total with the case with ANC on.
Do AirPods 5 have ear tips?
No. They keep the open fit of standard AirPods.
Can I charge the case with an Apple Watch charger?
Yes. Apple lists USB-C, the Apple Watch charger and Qi-certified chargers.
Are AirPods 5 waterproof?
No. They are IP57 dust, sweat and water resistant for non-water sports, not for swimming.
Do they work with Android?
Yes, as Bluetooth headphones, but Apple notes functionality may be limited.
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