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Apple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case) vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

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General

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Series

AirPods5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods exact model subsection. Family name normalized from AirPods / AirPods Pro generation title.

OpenFit16Press articleitwire.com/your-it-news/home-it/shokz-introduces-openrun-air-2-and-openfit-air-2-expanding-its-bone-conduction-and-open-ear-true-wireless-lineupsRead 14 October 2026iTWire repost of the Shokz press release, 2026-08-28: the lightest product in the OpenFit family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3531, A3532, A3533, A3530, MKFW4LL/A, MKFW4ZM/A5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods: A3531/A3532/A3533 earbuds with A3530 USB-C case. MKFW4 part numbers from US and German store configuration records.6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Product offers and store configuration records explicitly give MKFW4LL/A for USB-C edition.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German store configuration record explicitly gives MKFW4ZM/A for USB-C edition.

T520, T520-ST-BK-US, T520-ST-IB-US, T520-ST-WT-US, T520BK, T520IB, T520WT, T520-ST-BK-CA-326, T520-ST-IB-CA-326, T520-ST-WT-CA-3261Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026US store variant SKUs T520-ST-BK-US Black, T520-ST-IB-US Ice Blue and T520-ST-WT-US White, from the store's product data. The store showed Sold out on 2026-10-14.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Australian store SKUs T520BK, T520IB and T520WT. The UK and German stores use the same SKUs.5Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026German store SKUs T520BK, T520IB and T520WT.6Maker product pageca.shokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Canadian store SKUs T520-ST-BK-CA-326, T520-ST-WT-CA-326 and T520-ST-IB-CA-326.

GTIN / EAN

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8102026894591Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026The store data has no barcodes. The White US barcode is from the Abt listing below.15Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenFit-Air-2-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-White-T520STWTUS/p/247381.htmlRead 14 October 2026Abt lists UPC 0810202689459 for model T520-ST-WT-US, White.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Dated maker launch release header and introductory announcement of exact generation.

24 August 20268Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-openfit-air-2-launch-161931Read 14 October 2026Article dated 2026-08-24 and based on the Shokz press release.10Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/shokz-openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Page last updated 2026-08-24.

Status

Available6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on the access date

Available8Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-openfit-air-2-launch-161931Read 14 October 2026On sale from 2026-08-27 in the US.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods 410Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies AirPods 5 as the replacement for the entry-level AirPods 4. USB-C reference maps to the standard predecessor.28Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS marks the AirPods 4 as replaced by the AirPods 5.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026$129 for AirPods 5, $149 for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026MKFW4LL/A AirPods 5 $129.00, MKFT4LL/A AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149.00

$129.951Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026US store regular price 129.95 USD, the same as the announced price.8Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-openfit-air-2-launch-161931Read 14 October 2026MSRP 129.95 USD, US.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€14911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-featuring-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: €149 including VAT for USB-C edition at launch.

€1395Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026German maker store price 139.00 EUR including VAT. The store page was created 2026-08-03 and published 2026-08-24.10Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/shokz-openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Review: unchanged list price of 139 euros.14Reviewt3.com/tech/earbuds/shokz-openfit-air-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026T3 gives 129 GBP, 129.95 USD and 139 EUR in the EU.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.

US, CA, GB, DE, AU, JP1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026US store. Canada, UK, Germany and Australia are from their own stores below.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Australian maker store lists it at 219 AUD.5Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026German maker store.6Maker product pageca.shokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Canadian maker store lists it at 169.95 CAD.7Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026UK maker store lists it at 129 GBP.9Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2140693.htmlRead 14 October 2026Japan launch on 2026-09-16 at 19,880 yen including tax.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Exact product hero and gallery alternative text explicitly states white color.

Black, Ice Blue, White1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Black, Ice Blue and White as named in the US store.5Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026German store colour titles translated: Schwarz is Black and Weiss is White.

Segment

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Sport1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Listed under Workout and Lifestyle Earbuds. Press calls it a fitness-focused earbud.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

Semi-in-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Apple calls it an open-ear design: an unsealed bud without ear tips, like AirPods 4

Open-ear1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Open-ear design. The speaker rests above the ear.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Volume swipe on the stem, press both stems for Live Translation

Ear hook1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Earhook earbuds.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Play audio: wearing one AirPod plays and pauses audio through that earbud. Applies to AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro.

Either bud4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Single Earbud Controls: both earbuds can be used independently for mono playback or calls.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

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Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.8	2

Source2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Footnote: the Bassphere driver has two high-sensitivity 11.8 mm round speakers, comparable to a 16 mm round speaker. Per earbud.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic19Reviewclubic.com/test-produit-630958-test-apple-airpods-5-pourquoi-se-fatiguer-quand-on-est-le-meilleur.htmlRead 7 October 2026Sound section describes the existing transducer as dynamic when discussing a hypothetical future two-way design. This is a published model hardware description. Its wireless-case sample measurements are excluded.

Dynamic9Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2140693.htmlRead 14 October 2026Bassphere places two dynamic drivers facing each other.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz20Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/airpods/apple-airpods-5-reviewRead 7 October 2026Published family specification table, not a measured bandwidth. Review explicitly says both editions share sound and drivers. Response tolerance and SPL are not stated. The review incorrectly calls the case the only difference despite maker stem controls also varying. Only its shared sound statement and literal frequency-response specification are used. No sample measurements or control facts inherited.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Speaker frequency response 20 to 20 kHz, plus or minus 10 dB. Speaker sensitivity 97.5 dB plus or minus 3 dB at 0.5 Vrms, 1 cm on baffle, so it is not stored. Sensitivity reference is neither 1 mW nor 1 V.

Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive EQ.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Personalized Spatial Audio builds a profile from a TrueDepth camera ear scan

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Onboard EQ

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ note: settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.

510Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/shokz-openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Review: five-band equalizer with four presets and two user-defined settings.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-openfit-air-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: five-band graphic equaliser in the Shokz app.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 20264 preset EQ modes: Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private, plus 2 custom modes.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026EQ Adjustments page: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Active Noise Cancellation.

No3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Maker FAQ on the page: the OpenFit Air 2 does not feature active noise cancellation.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026ANC explanation explicitly includes both AirPods 5 models. Exterior microphones detect external noise and an inward-facing microphone detects unwanted internal sounds. Both are countered with anti-noise.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026Adaptive Audio adjusts noise cancellation in response to surroundings. Both AirPods 5 models require the latest iOS or iPadOS. This records automatic ANC adjustment, separate from selectable strength levels.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Transparency.

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Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive Audio.

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Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Conversation Awareness

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/answer-calls-airpods3-4-5-airpodspro-devac96438de/webRead 7 October 2026Voice Isolation is selectable microphone processing for calls on compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac. It removes background noise such as wind for the listener on the call. Not a claim that listening-mode wind is eliminated. Latest compatible software and firmware required by maker audio feature footnote.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys found clear, intelligible voices with background-noise rejection in its microphone tests. Wind reduced quality but voices generally stayed intelligible.18Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Purchased both editions and tested for four days. Own demos cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Host, codec, firmware and call app are not disclosed. The review evaluates both models and reports this result jointly. No numerical microphone score is inferred.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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7.2g(0.3 oz)14Reviewt3.com/tech/earbuds/shokz-openfit-air-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026T3 weighed an earbud at 7.2 g on its own scale. Whether this was the exact retail unit is not stated.

Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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AI1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Page: dual microphones and AI noise reduction.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: press once to mute/unmute.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip: H2 headphone chip.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

Bluetooth3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Connectivity section lists Bluetooth V6.1 only. No dongle or wired audio.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

6.12Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth V6.1.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth V6.1.9Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2140693.htmlRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

AAC10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3, Apple's AAC codec, no aptX or LDAC. SBC is not mentioned

SBC, AAC3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Audio codecs supported: SBC, AAC.9Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2140693.htmlRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.1 with SBC and AAC.10Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/shokz-openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Review: the formats offered are AAC and SBC.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-openfit-air-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: SBC and AAC only.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Compatible profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP.

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Page: multipoint pairing to two devices at once.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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22Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Switch between 2 devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Footnote: Fast Pair needs Android 11 or later. Microsoft Swift Pair needs Windows 10 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202617Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Up to 33 ft (10 m).3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Wireless range 10 m.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Auto Reconnect page: device within 33 ft (10 m).

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes10Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/shokz-openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Review: the Shokz app has a Low Latency mode. No latency figure is given.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple devices. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Many features do not work on Android or Windows, basic playback does

Android, iOS, Windows2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing is stated as compatible across Android, iOS and Windows. macOS is not stated.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Review evaluates both purchased editions and documents Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity on Apple and non-Apple devices. Apple integrations are limited on Android and Windows. Microphone support for each host is not established, so those row cells remain absent. Apple technical specifications corroborate basic non-Apple Bluetooth operation.

BShokz OpenFit Air 2

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth on the three named platforms. Microphone use per platform is not stated.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create personalized profile. Not available when using other devices
Live Translation	Compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when Apple Intelligence is turned on
Siri AI	Apple Intelligence-enabled device with iOS 27, macOS 27 or watchOS 27. English beta at launch. Initially unavailable in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS.
Find My	iOS 27 or later
Adaptive Audio	Compatible Apple device running the latest iOS or iPadOS, with current AirPods firmware.
Voice Isolation	Compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac during calls. Select Voice Isolation in call microphone controls. Current device software and AirPods firmware required.

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Independently reopened full displayed footnotes: audio functions require latest firmware and current compatible Apple OS. Siri AI beta initial EU restriction, Live Translation language and region limits and Find My iOS 27 minimum preserved.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Launch release footnotes: TrueDepth Spatial Audio profile, compatible Apple Intelligence device, latest firmware, language/region availability and Siri AI beta restrictions.21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026Adaptive Audio condition: both AirPods 5 models with latest iOS or iPadOS. Maker technical audio footnote separately requires latest firmware on compatible current Apple devices.22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/answer-calls-airpods3-4-5-airpodspro-devac96438de/webRead 7 October 2026Call guide names compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac Voice Isolation via Control Center or Mic Mode. Technical audio footnote requires current software and firmware. This concerns noise heard by caller, not listening attenuation.

BShokz OpenFit Air 2

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 11 or later.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 or later.
MultiPoint Pairing	Shokz App on the phone and the latest earbud firmware. Turn it on in the app.
Find My Earbuds	Shokz App with the earbuds connected. It rings one earbud. Do not use it while wearing the earbuds.
Low latency mode	Shokz App.
Volume and track controls	Functions may vary depending on the software or device used.

Source2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Footnotes for Fast Pair and Swift Pair. App features are listed under Everything in the App.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026MultiPoint page: update the app and the firmware first. Find My Earbuds page: do not use while wearing the earbuds.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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56mAh3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Earbuds 56 mAh (min.). Li-ion. A minimum rated capacity, not typical.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	4
ANC off	No	6
ANC on	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: USB-C edition 4 h ANC on, 6 h noise control off, 20 h case-inclusive ANC on. Wireless edition 5/7/22 h excluded.

BShokz OpenFit Air 2

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	6
Call	Not available	Yes	25

Source2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: 8 hours (36 hours with case). Footnote: Shokz Lab, 25 plus or minus 2 degrees C, AAC audio at 50 percent volume. Call times are from the Australian table.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Up to 8 hours music on one charge and up to 36 hours with the case. Up to 6 hours calling and up to 25 hours with the case.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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60min3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Charge the earbuds in the charging case: 60 minutes.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026About 60 minutes to fully charge the earbuds in the charging case.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The charging case runs on 5 V plus or minus 5 percent over USB-C. Shokz advises against higher-voltage chargers. The case does not support wireless charging. Charge times come from Shokz lab tests. The quick charge test used a standard power adapter at 25 plus or minus 2 degrees C.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Charge voltage 5 V plus or minus 5 percent.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Charging pages: 5 V plus or minus 5 percent, a higher-voltage source is not recommended.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life. AirPods 5 USB-C subsection.

10min2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Footnote: a 10-minute charge in the charging case gives about 3 hours of music playback, AAC at 50 percent volume, standard power adapter.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Quick charge: 10 minutes gives 3 hours of music.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as around 1 hour of battery life from 5 minutes in the case, noise control off. Same for both cases

3h2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Footnote: about 3 hours of music playback after a 10-minute charge. Earbuds-only runtime.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Quick charge: 10 minutes gives 3 hours of music.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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600mAh3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Charging case 600 mAh (min.). A minimum rated capacity, not typical.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Both cases charge by USB-C

USB-C4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Charging the Charging Case page: connect the USB-C charging cable to the case.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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100min3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Earbuds plus charging case charging time: 100 minutes. The user guide says about 100 minutes to fully charge the case with a USB-C cable.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026About 100 minutes to fully charge the charging case with a USB-C cable.

Wireless charging

No1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case: AirPods 5 supports USB-C only. Wireless charging belongs to the separate wireless-case earbud hardware.

No4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Charging the Charging Case page: this product does not support wireless charging. The US store page lists a wireless charging line that comes from a shared template and is not used.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-openfit-air-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: wireless charging is omitted.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

No25Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-5-vs-airpods-pro-3Read 7 October 2026Comparison distinguishes standard USB-C case from wireless case. Its speaker is a feature of the 149 USD wireless edition, not the 129 USD reference. Corroborated by Apple identification page and lineup comparison.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: force-sensor presses, Siri voice commands and Siri head gestures. USB-C edition has no volume swipe.

Pressure2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Pressure-sensitive buttons with a tactile point. A footnote says they do not physically depress like a mechanical button.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Tactile button instructions. The guide calls them tactile buttons.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri can adjust volume. On-stem volume swipe is exclusive to wireless-case edition.

Pressure2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Press and hold left for volume down and right for volume up.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Volume Controls page: press and hold left for down, right for up.

Gestures

Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute, Press once for camera remote, Press twice to end a call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between listening modes, Press both stems at the same time to start Live Translation, Nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Swipe up or down to adjust volume exists only on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Live Translation gesture from the press release3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026

Press either button once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Press either button twice: next track, reject a call, Press either button three times: previous track, Press and hold left button: volume down, Press and hold right button: volume up2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Press x1, x2, x3 and press and hold on either earbud.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Audio, call and volume control pages.

Remappable controls

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Both AirPods 5 editions support changing the stem press-and-hold action. The manual also permits swapping mute and end-call presses and changing Camera Remote action.

Yes2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Shokz App: assign volume, play and pause, track skipping, voice assistant and more to the button.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.

Phone voice assistant2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026The assistant is not named. A voice assistant can be assigned in the app.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Pause audio: specifically AirPods 3/4/5/Pro remove one to pause, return it to resume. Automatic ear detection can be disabled.

No12Reviewsenses.se/enRead 14 October 2026Review: the OpenFit Air 2 does not have wear detection. The maker documents do not mention it.

Sensors

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: USB-C edition optical in-ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers and force sensor. Microphones retained as listed by Apple.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

No4Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026The AirPods lineup comparison on this page marks the Hearing Aid feature as not applicable for AirPods 5

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

No23Maker product pageapple.com/airpodsRead 7 October 2026USB-C AirPods 5 comparison card explicitly marks the Hearing Test feature unavailable. This does not describe the ear-scan used for Personalized Spatial Audio as a hearing assessment.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

No23Maker product pageapple.com/airpodsRead 7 October 2026USB-C AirPods 5 comparison card explicitly marks Hearing Protection unavailable. ANC and Conversation Awareness do not establish hearing protection.

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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Ear tip materials

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear hook1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026The page and guide show an ear hook with a Ni-Ti frame.

Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant rated IP54 (AirPods 4 ANC) or IP57 (AirPods 5/Pro3).

IP552Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Earbuds IP55 under IEC 60529. Not for swimming or showering.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Earbuds IP55.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026IP Rating page: earbuds IP55 and case IP54 under IEC 60529.

Dust and water rating, case

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Ingress footnote explicitly includes charging case in IP57 laboratory rating.

IP542Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Charging case IP54.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Charging case IP54.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026IP Rating page: charging case IP54.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Settings / System Settings24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026AirPods controls and settings are integrated into Settings on iPhone/iPad and System Settings on Mac. This is not a separate downloadable AirPods app.

Shokz App2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Shokz App.4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026Shokz App for EQ, MultiPoint, controls, firmware, Find My Earbuds and prompt tone volume.

App platforms

iOS, macOS, Other24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Documented AirPods settings interfaces are iPhone iOS, Mac macOS and iPad iPadOS. Other represents iPadOS. Advanced controls require compatible current Apple software.

iOS, Android4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026The guide shows App Store and Google Play download badges.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Features are stated as needing the latest firmware

Yes4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026MultiPoint page says to upgrade the earbud firmware to the latest version. The app has a firmware upgrade function.

Finding network

Last location in the app16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/webRead 30 September 2026About using Find My and network section: USB-C AirPods 5 has Find My last-connected location. Offline Find My network support is specifically for the Wireless Charging Case edition.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

No25Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-5-vs-airpods-pro-3Read 7 October 2026Comparison gives the Ultra Wideband chip and Precision Finding only to AirPods Pro 3. USB-C AirPods 5 has neither. Corroborated by the current maker Find My manual, which restricts precise case location to Pro 2 and 3.

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Live translation

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Translation feature named under exact model. Device, language and region conditions are retained in feature requirements and notes.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

7.2g(0.3 oz)2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: earbuds 7.2 g plus or minus 0.2 g.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Earbuds 7.2 g plus or minus 0.2 g.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width18.3Height30.2Depth18.1mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

32.3g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight: 32.3 g USB-C charging case, excluding earbuds.

46.4g(1.6 oz)2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: charging case 46.4 g plus or minus 2 g. Total 60.8 g plus or minus 2 g.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Charging case 46.4 g plus or minus 2 g.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width50.1Height46.2Depth21.2mm(2 × 1.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A3531, BCG-A353226Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3531Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table identifies BCG-A3531 with Product Code A3531. Maker identification separately maps A3531/A3532/A3533 to standard USB-C edition. Wireless case A3439/A3440 and A3529 IDs excluded. No side assignment or speculative case ID inferred.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3532Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table explicitly BCG-A3532, Product Code A3532. Same standard USB-C edition per maker model identification. Side assignment is not inferred.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods 5, Charging Case (USB-C), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: USB-C Charging Case edition. No wireless case or cable included.

OpenFit Air 2 open-ear Bluetooth earbuds, Charging case, User guide, Legal information, Warranty card1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026What's in the box: earbuds x2, charging case, packaging box, user guide, legal information, warranty card. No USB-C cable is included.

Cables included

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-52Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Opened maker product page heading identifies generation.

shokz.com/products/openfit-air-21Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/airpods-5/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Opened document title identifies exact generation. Stored URL resolves to this technical specification.

shokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-23Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Full specification table on the Australian maker store.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 30 September 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models

help.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_EN4Owner's manualhelp.shokz.com.au/file-asset/OpenFitAir2_User_Guide_PDF_ENRead 14 October 2026English user guide for model T520, 45 pages.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 30 September 2026US English page: Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase

2years1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026US store: 2-year warranty on every purchase from Shokz.com. The Australian specification table also says 2 years.3Maker product pageshokz.com.au/products/openfit-air-2Read 14 October 2026Warranty 2 years, Australian store.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.