Apple has listed the 2026 AirPods 5 models ( MKFW4HN/A / MKFT4HN/A ) in India online for pre-order. The price starts at Rs.14,900 (Lowest Price on September 10, 2026) for the standard AirPods 5 with the USB-C Charging Case, with the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case at Rs.17,900. Both are set for release on September 19, 2026.
Key specs highlights include the H2 headphone chip, improved Active Noise Cancellation with Adaptive Audio, Live Translation enabled by Apple Intelligence, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, and an IP57 dust, sweat and water resistance rating.
At the time of writing, Amazon India has listed both models up for pre-order.
Pricing & Availability
| Model | Part Number | Launch Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case) | MKFW4HN/A | Rs.14,900 | Amazon India↗ |
| Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case | MKFT4HN/A | Rs.17,900 | Amazon India↗ |
Both listings are pre-orders, with Amazon India showing a release date of September 19, 2026.
Apple AirPods 5 Wireless Earbuds
by Apple
#4 in Sleep Earbuds
What Separates the Two Models
The earbuds themselves are identical across both models. Everything that differs sits in the case, and two of those differences change how the earbuds behave.
| Feature | AirPods 5 (MKFW4HN/A) | AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case (MKFT4HN/A) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | Rs.14,900 | Rs.17,900 |
| Charging | USB-C only | USB-C, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers |
| Find My speaker in case | No | Yes |
| Volume swipe on stem | No | Yes (force sensor with volume swipe) |
| Battery, single charge with ANC | Up to 4 hours | Up to 5 hours |
| Total battery with case | Up to 20 hours | Up to 22 hours |
| Case weight with buds | 32.3 g | 34.7 g |
The volume swipe is the one worth noting beyond charging convenience: only the Wireless Charging Case model lets you slide a finger up or down the stem to change volume. On the standard model, volume needs the phone or Siri.
H2 Chip and Audio
Both models run on the H2 headphone chip, driving a custom high-excursion Apple driver paired with a custom high-dynamic-range amplifier.
Adaptive EQ tunes output to the fit in each ear, and Apple lists studio-quality audio recording for capturing sound through the earbuds. A vent system handles pressure equalisation.
Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Audio
Apple describes the Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods 5 as improved over the previous generation. Adaptive Audio blends ANC with Transparency mode so the level of outside sound shifts with the environment rather than sitting at a fixed setting.
Conversation Awareness drops media volume automatically when it detects you have started speaking, and Voice Isolation applies computational audio to strip background noise out of your voice on calls.
Live Translation and Siri AI
Live Translation, enabled by Apple Intelligence, handles conversation across languages through the earbuds.
Apple also lists hands-free access to the updated Siri AI assistant on iPhone, covering open-ended questions, brainstorming and continuous conversation rather than single commands.
Personalised Spatial Audio
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking positions audio around the listener, holding the sound stage in place as the head moves. It applies to music, TV, films and games.
Sensors and Controls
Each earbud carries dual beamforming microphones, an inward-facing microphone, an optical in-ear sensor, a motion-detecting accelerometer, a speech-detecting accelerometer and a force sensor. The Wireless Charging Case model adds volume swipe to that force sensor.
Stem controls:
- Press once to play or pause media
- Press once to answer a call, or mute and 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 listening modes
- Swipe up or down for volume (Wireless Charging Case model only)
Siri Interactions let you nod to accept or shake your head to decline when Siri asks about an incoming call, a text message or a notification.
Battery and Charging
The standard AirPods 5 run up to 4 hours on a charge with ANC on, and up to 20 hours total using the case. The Wireless Charging Case model runs up to 5 hours and up to 22 hours respectively.
Both charge fast: 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour of listening. The standard case takes USB-C only; the Wireless Charging Case works over USB-C, an Apple Watch charger or any Qi-certified charger, and has a built-in speaker for Find My.
Design and Durability
The open-ear design carries an IP57 rating for dust, sweat and water resistance.
Each earbud measures 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm and weighs 4.3 g. The case measures 46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm.
Apple AirPods 5 (MKFW4HN/A / MKFT4HN/A) Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Models | AirPods 5 (MKFW4HN/A), AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case (MKFT4HN/A) |
| Chip | H2 headphone chip |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Amplifier | Custom high-dynamic-range amplifier |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency |
| Audio Features | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording |
| Translation | Live Translation via Apple Intelligence |
| Assistant | Siri AI, hands-free, with Siri Interactions |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming + inward-facing |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear, motion accelerometer, speech accelerometer, force sensor |
| Volume Swipe | Wireless Charging Case model only |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 |
| Earbud Dimensions | 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm |
| Earbud Weight | 4.3 g each |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm |
| Weight with Case | 32.3 g (MKFW4HN/A), 34.7 g (MKFT4HN/A) |
| Battery, Single Charge (ANC on) | Up to 4 hours (MKFW4HN/A), up to 5 hours (MKFT4HN/A) |
| Battery with Case (ANC on) | Up to 20 hours (MKFW4HN/A), up to 22 hours (MKFT4HN/A) |
| Fast Charge | 5 minutes for around 1 hour |
| Case Charging | USB-C (MKFW4HN/A); USB-C, Apple Watch charger, Qi (MKFT4HN/A) |
| Find My Speaker in Case | MKFT4HN/A only |
| Accessibility | Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations |
What’s in the Box
AirPods 5 (MKFW4HN/A)
- AirPods 5
- Charging Case (USB-C)
- Documentation
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case (MKFT4HN/A)
- AirPods 5
- Wireless Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker
- Documentation
Note: Specifications listed above are based on available information and may not be 100% accurate. Please visit the official Apple website or Amazon product page to verify complete and up-to-date specifications before making a purchase decision.
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