Audio · Apple Silicon · 2026
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
The $149 AirPods 5 configuration adds on-stem volume control, a Find My speaker, Qi and Apple Watch charger support, and longer battery life to the same H2 open-ear ANC earbuds.
Added stem volume swipes and a speaker-equipped wireless case to AirPods 5.
AirPods 5 (2026)
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case: key facts
When was the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case released?
The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case arrived on September 18, 2026.
How much did the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case cost?
The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case launched at $149 in 2026, about $150 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple H2, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, Qi, Apple Watch charger.
Why does the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case matter?
Added stem volume swipes and a speaker-equipped wireless case to AirPods 5.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple H2 |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, Qi, Apple Watch charger |
| Weight | 4.3 g each; 34.7 g case |
| Dimensions | Open-ear earbuds + wireless charging case |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | September 18, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $149 |
How the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case compares to today
Launched at $149 in 2026, about $150 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple AirPods 5 announcement, Apple AirPods 5 technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It reaches five hours per charge with ANC and 22 hours with the case, one and two hours longer than the standard configuration.
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Last updated: 2026-09-11