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Model AirPods (1st gen)

Model Model number A1602 (Lightning)

Model identifier AirPods1,1

Order numbers MMEF2AM

Compatibility iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later

Pretty sure this is the first model. Works with iPhone 7 and up.

AirPods will forever change the way you use headphones. Whenever you pull your AirPods out of the charging case, they instantly turn on and connect to your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac.1 Audio automatically plays as soon as you put them in your ears and pauses when you take them out. To adjust the volume, change the song, make a call, or even get directions, just double-tap to activate Siri.

Driven by the custom Apple W1 chip, AirPods use optical sensors and a motion accelerometer to detect when they’re in your ears. Whether you’re using both AirPods or just one, the W1 chip automatically routes the audio and engages the microphone. And when you’re on a call or talking to Siri, an additional accelerometer works with beamforming microphones to filter out background noise and focus on the sound of your voice. Because the ultralow-power W1 chip manages battery life so well, AirPods deliver an incredible 5 hours of listening time on one charge.2 And they’re made to keep up with you, thanks to a charging case that holds multiple additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.3 Need a quick charge? Just 15 minutes in the case gives you 3 hours of listening time.4

Highlights

Designed by Apple

Automatically on, automatically connected

One-tap setup for all your Apple devices1

Quick access to Siri with a double-tap

More than 24-hour battery life with Charging Case2

Charges quickly in the case

Rich, high-quality audio and voice

Seamless switching between devices

What’s in the Box

AirPods 1

Charging Case

Lightning to USB Cable

Accessibility

Live Listen audio8

Assistive Switch Control

Weight

AirPods (each): 0.14 ounce (4 g)

Charging Case: 1.34 ounces (38 g)

Dimensions

AirPods (each): 0.65 by 0.71 by 1.59 inches (16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm)

Charging Case: 1.74 by 0.84 by 2.11 inches (44.3 by 21.3 by 53.5 mm)

Connections

AirPods: Bluetooth

Charging Case: Lightning connector

AirPods Sensors (each):

Dual beamforming microphones

Dual optical sensors

Motion-detecting accelerometer

Speech-detecting accelerometer

Power and Battery

AirPods with Charging Case: More than 24 hours listening time,3 up to 11 hours talk time6

AirPods (single charge): Up to 5 hours listening time,2 up to 2 hours talk time5

15 minutes in the case equals 3 hours listening time4 or over an hour of talk time7

System Requirements

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later

Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later

Mac models with macOS Sierra or later