Apple Custom EQ Supported Devices
Last updated: September 8, 2026
With iOS 27, Apple has officially introduced the ability to set custom sound signatures on your AirPods and other Apple devices using a native equalizer.However, those devices require Apple's latest H2 processor, which is available only on the few latest Apple audio products. To see if your device supports it or not, you can check the official supported device list below.
Supports Custom EQ
6 of 17 models eligible for Custom EQ.
AirPods Pro | H2 chip(3)
AirPods Pro 3Eligible
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)Eligible
AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)Eligible
AirPods | H2 chip(2)
AirPods 4 with ANCEligible
AirPods 4 without ANCEligible
AirPods Max | H2 chip(1)
AirPods Max 2Eligible
Older AirPods without the H2 chip(4)
AirPods Pro 1Not Eligible
AirPods 3Not Eligible
AirPods 2Not Eligible
AirPods 1Not Eligible
AirPods Max without the H2 chip(2)
Original AirPods Max (Lightning)Not Eligible
AirPods Max USB-C refreshNot Eligible
Other Apple and third-party audio(5)
HomePodNot Eligible
HomePod miniNot Eligible
Beats headphones and earbudsNot Eligible
Wired EarPodsNot Eligible
Third-party Bluetooth headphonesNot Eligible
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