The new headphones come with an improved design than the previous generation, with a new H2 chip that recognizes the user's "head gestures", locates the headphones with Find My, and supports wireless charging.

The silent revolution in open headphones (Active Noise Cancellation)

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Thanks to a powerful combination of the H2 chip and advanced microphones, the headphones manage to significantly reduce low-frequency background noise (such as street noise, air conditioners, train or bus noise) without the need for a physical silicone seal.

Adaptive Audio: A smart system that dynamically switches between active noise cancellation and transparency mode. The headphones analyze your environment every split second and automatically adjust the right level of noise filtering for you.

Transparency Mode: Allows you to hear your surroundings naturally and completely clearly – ideal thanks to the open design to remain fully aware of what is happening around you while walking or working.

Conversation Awareness: As soon as you start talking, the headphones automatically recognize your voice, immediately lowering the music volume and boosting the voice of the person in front of you, so you can have an easy conversation without taking them out of your ear.

The H2 chip and a cinematic audio experience

The powerful Apple H2 processor: The technological heart of the headphones, enabling advanced custom sound processing algorithms, intelligent noise cancellation, efficient battery management, and an exceptionally stable and fast wireless connection.

Personalized Spatial Audio: The headphones offer a 360-degree surround sound experience. Using gyroscope and accelerometer sensors, they track your head movements (Dynamic Head Tracking), creating the feeling that you are right in the center of the theater or movie.

Adaptive EQ: Technology that automatically adjusts music to your unique ear shape in real time, ensuring you get the deepest bass and clearest highs in every song.

Improved ergonomic design and new gesture sensors

Perfect, open fit: Apple analyzed thousands of different ear structures to create the most precise, comfortable, and ergonomic design in the history of the series. The headphones sit incredibly firmly and securely, and you barely feel them in your ear even after many hours of constant use.

Head Gesture Control with Siri: The H2 chip lets you respond to Siri with simple head gestures without saying a word – you can simply nod your head affirmatively (“yes”) to answer an incoming call, or shake your head from side to side (“no”) to decline a call or ignore a message.

Force Sensor: Precise and convenient control over music playback, song transfer, answering and ending calls, and switching between ANC modes with a light press on the headset foot.

Smart charging case with built-in speaker and wireless charging

Ultra-compact case (USB-C connection): The charging case has undergone significant improvements and is the smallest case Apple has ever produced, and it features a modern USB Type-C charging port.

Wireless charging and MagSafe: This specific model with ANC supports wireless charging using MagSafe chargers, Qi-standard charging pads, or directly through the Apple Watch's small charger.

Built-in speaker for quick location (Find My): At the bottom of the case is a small speaker that can play a loud sound through the Find My app on the iPhone, to help you easily find the headphones when they get lost at home.

Battery life and sweat and water resistance

Playtime: The headphones provide up to 5 hours of continuous playtime on a single charge (and up to 4 hours with active noise cancellation on). Together with the charging case backup, you get a total playtime of up to 30 hours .

IP54-rated durability: Both the earbuds themselves and the charging case are officially protected against dust, splashes of water, and sweat. This makes them durable and completely safe for gym workouts, outdoor runs, and everyday use in all weather conditions.

 Key benefits

Open-back noise cancellation (ANC): A phenomenal combination that provides excellent noise filtering without being annoying or uncomfortable inside the ear canal.

Complete comfort without silicone: The lightest and most comfortable headphones in Apple's catalog, suitable for prolonged use without any feeling of pressure.

Advanced charging case: Supports wireless charging of any type (including Apple Watch charger) and includes an internal speaker for quick detection.

A perfect Apple ecosystem: Automatically and instantly switch between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac seamlessly and effortlessly.

Revolutionary head gestures: The ability to answer or reject calls with a head movement is incredibly useful when your hands are busy.