Which AirPods do I have?
This guide helps you get started using your AirPods with your other Apple devices with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, or later.
AirPods 1
AirPods 1 were released in 2017. You can customize the double-tap for each of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio, or to activate Siri. These AirPods come with a charging case.
AirPods 2
AirPods 2 were released in 2019. You can customize the double-tap for each of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio, or to activate Siri. These AirPods come with a wireless or wired charging case.
AirPods 3
AirPods 3 were released in 2021. You can press the force sensor on the stem of either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio. You can also use your voice or press and hold the force sensor to activate Siri. These AirPods come with a wireless or wired charging case.
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 were released in 2024. You can press the force sensor on the stem of either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio. You can also use your voice or press and hold the force sensor to activate Siri. These AirPods come with a wired charging case. Unlike charging cases for previous models, the charging case doesn’t have a button on the back.
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) were released in 2024. You can press the force sensor on the stem of either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio. You can also use your voice or press and hold the force sensor to activate Siri. These AirPods come with a wireless charging case with an external speaker on the bottom to indicate charging and battery status. Unlike charging cases for previous models, the charging case doesn’t have a button on the back.
AirPods 5
AirPods 5 were released in 2026. You can press the force sensor on the stem of either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio. You can also press and hold the force sensor to switch between Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Adaptive Audio. These AirPods come with a USB-C charging case.
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case were released in 2026. You can press the force sensor with volume swipe on the stem of either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio, and lightly swipe up or down to control the volume. You can also press and hold the force sensor with volume swipe to switch between Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Adaptive Audio. These AirPods come with a wireless charging case with an external speaker on the bottom to indicate charging and battery status.
AirPods Pro 1
AirPods Pro 1 were released in 2019. You can press the force sensor on the stem of either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio. You can also use your voice or press and hold the force sensor to activate Siri. These AirPods come with a wireless charging case, and three sizes of silicone ear tips so you can customize your fit.
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Pro 2 were released in 2022. You can press the force sensor with volume swipe on the stem of either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio, and lightly swipe up or down to control the volume. You can also use your voice or press and hold the force sensor with volume swipe to activate Siri. These AirPods come with four sizes of silicone ear tips so you can customize your fit.
The wireless charging case has an external speaker on the bottom to indicate charging and battery status, as well as a lanyard loop for a carrying strap. The case comes with either a Lightning or a USB-C connector.
AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 3 were released in 2025. They were redesigned specifically with sound quality, audio performance, and fitness in mind and feature in-ear heart rate sensors. The silicone ear tips on AirPods Pro 3 contain a layer of soft foam and are slightly turned inward to help enable contact between the heart rate sensors and the skin of your ear. These AirPods Pro come with five sizes of ear tips so it’s even easier to get a personalized fit.
The wireless charging case has an external speaker on the bottom to indicate charging and battery status. The case has a USB-C connector and also comes with a lanyard loop for a carrying strap. Unlike charging cases for previous models, the charging case doesn’t have a button on the back.
AirPods Max 1
AirPods Max 1 were released in 2020. You can use your voice or press and hold the Digital Crown to activate Siri. You can also press the Digital Crown to quickly play or pause audio. These AirPods come with a Smart Case, and with either a Lightning or USB-C connector.
AirPods Max 2
AirPods Max 2 were released in 2026. With support for Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness, AirPods Max 2 can adjust sound based on your surroundings and lower the volume of your music when you start talking to someone. Head Gestures make it easier than ever to accept or decline calls, or to interact with Siri. These AirPods come with a Smart Case and USB-C connector.