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| Ear (open) | AirPods 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Environmental | — | 40% recycled material content overall |
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price) |
| Models | — | AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
| Models and regions | — | Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦209,000 | ₦180,600 – ₦208,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Nothing | Apple |
| Category | Open-Ear Clip-On Earbuds | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | October 1, 2024 | September 9, 2026 |
| Model Name | Ear (open) | AirPods 5 |
| Price | $149 USD | $129 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Directional Sound Technology | Yes, Directional Sound Dispersion Technology to reduce sound leakage | — |
| Driver Size | 14.2 mm dynamic driver | — |
| Driver Type | Dynamic, titanium-coated PET diaphragm | Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| Sound Features | — | Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2 |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | No | Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness |
| App Support | Yes, Nothing X app | — |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, custom EQ; Bass Enhance | — |
| Find My Earbuds | Yes | Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My |
| Other Features | — | Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri |
| Secure Fit Hook | Adjustable ear hook for stable all-day wear | — |
| Sound Modes | — | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness |
| Touch Controls | — | Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No (open-ear design keeps ambient sound audible) | Yes, Transparency mode |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes; ChatGPT integration with Nothing phones | Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures) |
| Wear Detection | Yes | Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC Pairing | No | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | White (Blue added later) | White |
| Control Method | Physical button on stem | — |
| Design Language | Ear-hook clip-on design with transparent stem, sits outside the ear canal | — |
| Dimensions | Earbud 51.3 x 41.4 x 14.4 mm; case 125.9 x 44.0 x 19 mm | Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm |
| Form Factor | — | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds and case) | IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant) |
| Materials | — | 40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case |
| Weight | 8.1 g per earbud; 63.8 g case | 4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers |
| Device Battery Capacity | 64 mAh per earbud; 635 mAh case | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10 min gives 2 hours | 5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening |
| Total Playtime | Up to 8 hours; 30 hours with case | Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, with Voice Isolation |
| Mic Count | 2 per earbud | — |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Yes, ENC | Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | None (open-ear) | None (open-ear design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Charging case (USB-C) |
| Included Items | Earbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide | — |
| Main Device | — | AirPods 5 |
| User Manual | — | Documentation |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android Compatibility: Android 6.0 and above; iOS Compatibility: iOS 10 and above | iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions) |
| Supported Devices | — | Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features) |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Nothing's first open-ear clip-on earbuds, designed for sports and all-day awareness with sound-leakage-reducing Directional Sound Dispersion Technology instead of ANC. | The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio. |