Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
The short version
- Apple has debuted the new AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation and sound quality—aiming to provide improved listening and user features at a lower launch price than the predecessor AirPods 4.
- The newest AirPods will go on sale for $129 in stores starting on September 18, according to an Apple press release accompanying the company’s “Surprise and Shine” event.
- Customers can also purchase AirPods 5 with a wireless charging case that provides longer battery life and on-stem volume control for $149.
What happened
This is looking like a solid deal compared to the predecessor AirPods 4. The older AirPods debuted in 2024 with a starting price of $129, but users had to pay $179 for the version with active noise cancellation.
Why it matters
The new AirPods 5 come with active noise cancellation that supposedly removes up to 50 percent more noise in comparison with the AirPods 4—an improvement that Apple credits to a new multiport acoustic architecture and better computational audio algorithms.
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