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Apple AirPods 1 vs Apple AirPods Pro 1
Product A: Apple
61 of 166 known
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Product B: Apple
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65 of 157 fields differ
- 30 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 69 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 3hB: 1hAirPods 1 is 3 times higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAirPods 1: 16.5 × 40.5 mm
- BAirPods Pro 1: 21.8 × 30.9 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4g
B5.4g
Case weight
A38g
B45.6g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
3 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
A1523, A1722, A16022Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026A1523 and A1722 are the 2016 first-generation earbuds. A1602 is the original Lightning case with its status light inside. The separately sold 2019 Qi-compatible A1938 case is excluded.18Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1770_airpods-info.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original leaflet Mexico model list gives A1523, A1722 and A1602, matching original Quick Start Guide and current maker identification page.
A2083, A2084, A2190, MWP22AM/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026AirPods Pro 1 earbuds A2083/A2084. Original 2019 Wireless Charging Case A2190 is identified by original case serial suffixes 0C6L/LKKT in the maker guide. Later 2021 MagSafe case shares A2190 but has suffixes 1059/1NRC. Only original package represented. No individual serial numbers stored.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 5 October 2026Original 2019 teardown identifies A2083/A2084/A2190. Its energy labels alone do not establish mAh. Separate original Omdia component list supplies published mAh capacities. The teardown physically exposes the driver, whose numeric diameter has separate evidence.19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Original US Wireless Charging Case package MWP22AM/A. It is not the later MagSafe MLWK3AM/A package. A2083/A2084/A2190 remain hardware identifiers.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
Apple AirPods 222Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 10 October 2026March 20, 2019 release names the new model the second generation of AirPods. The catalog slug apple-airpods-2 is that model. Original AirPods were discontinued when it launched.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro. The new AirPods Pro cancel up to twice as much noise over their predecessor. The 2022 model shipped with the Lightning MagSafe case.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AApple AirPods 1
Not availableBApple AirPods Pro 1
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
Source21Press articlethenextweb.com/news/apple-announces-249-airpods-pro-with-noise-cancelling-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Transducer technology corroboration for the single driver row. Diameter and physical count have separate sources. No diaphragm material or frequency limits inferred.22Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 7 October 2026Step 9 physically removes the one loudspeaker driver from the opened original 2019 earbud. It describes a voice coil that moves the speaker cone. Store one dynamic transducer per earbud. Acoustic role is omitted. The source does not supply a measured diameter.23Reviewlaptopmag.com/features/nothing-ear-1-vs-airpods-proRead 7 October 2026August 28, 2021 comparison predates the October 2021 MagSafe package. Specs table names original H1 AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case and Driver size 11 mm. Stored as published circular dynamic driver diameter. No diaphragm, impedance or sensitivity inferred.
Driver type
Driver size
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11mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Not available
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026
Head tracking
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
424Reviewengadget.com/2019-11-06-apple-airpods-pro-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original ANC microphones: two per bud, four across pair.25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Original maker ANC architecture explicitly uses two microphones, one outward-facing and one inward-facing, adapting individually to each ear. Engadget explicitly establishes two ANC capsules per earbud. Four across the pair excludes the separate call mic and case.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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The lab response follows the SoundGuys target closely. The review describes consistent bass, midrange and treble reproduction with Adaptive EQ.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact model lab curve and text. Target/fixture revision, measurement firmware and codec unspecified. No plotted coordinate or score converted to dB.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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Recorded speech demos cover quiet, office and street conditions. The review finds voice pickup suitable for conference calls.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact published ideal/office/street demos. Firmware/codec of each recording unknown.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
AApple AirPods 1
Not availableBluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
144ms
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
BApple AirPods Pro 1
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 4.33 |
| No | 5.1 |
Longest tested use per charge
3.5h
5.1h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
No26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Office cons explicitly states No NFC or multi-device pairing. SoundGuys review FAQ separately says no Bluetooth multipoint, distinguishing Apple Account switching from concurrent source links.33Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026Original-model review FAQ directly says AirPods do not support Bluetooth multipoint, then separately explains automatic switching between Apple hardware on the same iCloud account. Its switching example names AirPods 3, so no third-generation specifications are inherited. Exact original RTINGS Office cons independently states no multi-device pairing. The negative means no simultaneous Bluetooth source links, while Apple account switching remains available.
Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
Fast pairing
Audio sharing
Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
None of 3 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
iOS, macOS, Android8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026
iOS, macOS, Android, Windows8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
AApple AirPods 1
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
BApple AirPods Pro 1
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Not available |
Source8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026Maker Mac/Android/non-Apple setup. Android Bluetooth headset supports listening and talking. Exact Pro 1 SoundGuys paragraph separately names Windows PC setup. No console route or Windows microphone boolean inferred.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact paragraph explicitly Android or Windows PC, long-press original case button then Bluetooth pairing. Apple integration is unavailable there.
Features that need a specific device
AApple AirPods 1
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Apple account setup | Same Apple Account and compatible iOS, watchOS or macOS host. One-tap setup does not provide AirPods 2 automatic audio routing. |
| Audio Sharing | Compatible iPhone or iPad and a second supported Apple or Beats pair. Current software feature, separate from the 2016 launch guide. |
| Double-tap remapping | Compatible Apple host settings. Independent left/right next-track and previous-track options were added with iOS 11. |
BApple AirPods Pro 1
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Audio and head tracking | Compatible Apple host and supported content/app. It is a later software capability, not a launch claim. |
| Personalized Spatial Audio | Ear/head profile created with a compatible iPhone camera and software, then synced through the same Apple Account. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
AApple AirPods 1
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 24 |
BApple AirPods Pro 1
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 4.5 |
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 24 |
| Call | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Yes | 18 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Maker October 2019 preproduction units with iPhone 11 Pro Max, prerelease software, 358 tracks encoded at 256 kbps AAC and 50% volume. AAC here is file encoding, not proved transmitted codec. ANC enabled gives up to 4.5 h. ANC and Transparency both off gives up to 5 h. More than 24 h including case with ANC enabled is stored at its lower bound 24. Test ends at first earbud stopping.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Performance and Battery Life gives up to 3.5 h talk per charge in the sentence introduced by ANC mode. Over 18 h talk including case is stored as lower bound 18. Case-inclusive ANC state and transmitted codec are unstated. Exact call-test volume/firmware/host conditions are not given.
Longest claimed use per charge
5h
5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
Not available
4.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
5h
5h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
24h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
24h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
3.5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
Case full charge time
Not available
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Wireless charging
No2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Reference A1602 case is wired only. Maker identifies the later A1938 as the Wireless Charging Case. Exact original review separately describes the wireless case as a later accessory.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/apple-airpods-1Read 5 October 2026Original case charges through Lightning. September 2017 update describes the Qi case as an announced future accessory. That later case is excluded from this reference.
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Pressure, Voice commands1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026
Earbud volume control
Voice1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-reinvents-the-wireless-headphones-with-airpodsRead 5 October 2026Siri adjusts volume after a double tap. Hands-free Hey Siri, physical volume buttons and stem swipes are not supported by this original hardware.
Gestures
Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026
Remappable controls
Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly includes AirPods 1 double-tap remapping. Settings require a compatible Apple host. No later stem press, mute or camera gesture inherited.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/apple-airpods-1Read 5 October 2026September 22, 2017 update reports independent left/right Siri, play/pause, next, previous and disabled actions added with iOS 11. Original launch controls were more limited.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026
Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published sensor types. Dual beamforming plus inward-facing microphone descriptions do not explicitly state the per-earbud physical capsule scope, so no voice/ANC total inferred. Speech-detecting accelerometer does not prove a bone-conduction pickup sensor.
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Not available
Ear tip materials
Not available
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Not available
Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original maker Ear Tip Fit Test uses microphones to compare ear sound and driver signal for seal assessment. It is not a hearing-health test.13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119849Read 5 October 2026Current maker article explicitly AirPods Pro 1 Ear Tip Fit Test, iPhone/iPad iOS/iPadOS 13.2 or later. Acoustic-seal test is distinct from the Pro 3 heart-rate fit.
Dust and water rating, buds
Not available
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
Precision finding
Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width16.5Height40.5Depth18mm(0.6 × 1.6 × 0.7 in)21Spec databaseproductindetail.com/ps/apple-airpods-1st-generationRead 7 October 2026Design and dimensions table, exact first-generation earbuds: Height 4.05 cm, Width 1.65 cm, Depth 1.8 cm. Exact cm-to-mm conversion. Values match unlabelled maker 16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm tuple. Named axes come from spec database, not visual guessing. Case tuple lacks axis labels and remains omitted.
Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Each earbud explicitly labelled width, height and depth.
Case weight
Case dimensions
Not available
Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Original Wireless Charging Case axis labels. Later case hardware is not inherited.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
Class 1 Laser, IEC 60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:201418Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1770_airpods-info.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2016 AM034-01450-A safety leaflet. English safety pages 1 and 2 and regulatory pages 9 to 12 read. Page 10 Class 1 Laser section explicitly gives IEC 60825-1:2007 and 2014. This does not establish clinical hearing-device clearance.
In the box
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In the box
AirPods 1, Charging Case, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Original wired case package only. Maker list names a Lightning to USB cable but gives no cable length. No power adapter appears in the complete list.
AirPods Pro 1, Wireless Charging Case, Silicone ear tips (three sizes), Lightning to USB-C cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Exact original standard box. All three tip pairs count, including the fitted pair. Cable length not stated. No mains adapter or 2021 MagSafe case included.
Cables included
AApple AirPods 1
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lightning to USB cable | 1 |
BApple AirPods Pro 1
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lightning to USB-C cable | 1 |
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
support.apple.com/en-us/1118551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Exact 2016 W1 generation with original wired A1602 case. Later A1938 wireless case purchases are excluded. No standalone maker PDF spec sheet found. Bud and case dimension tuples lack width, height and depth labels, so those fields are omitted.
Manual
cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdf6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2016 10-page multilingual Quick Start Guide. English instructions and model list read. Page 8 double-tap panel visually inspected. The original 12-page safety leaflet was read separately.
cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2019 two-page Quick Start Guide linked by maker document identity 300145. Both sides read and tip/setup diagrams visually checked. Charging via Qi or Lightning, pressure controls and non-Apple Bluetooth setup.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026US MWP22AM/A vendor warranty specifies one year limited parts and labor. Corroborated by Apple accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021. Statutory rights and separately purchased AppleCare are excluded.20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Historical accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021 explicitly provides one year from original retail purchase. Applied only to the US original MWP22AM/A SKU evidenced by its vendor warranty. No AppleCare or statutory warranty combined.
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