Apple's new AirPods 5 are now open for preorder. They go on sale on 18 September. There are two versions. The standard model costs $129 and adds active noise cancellation for the first time at this price. The better model costs $149 and adds a wireless charging case, longer battery life and touch controls on the stem.
You can preorder from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Apple. They launch on the same day as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max also come out that day.
π The Backstory
Active noise cancellation used to be only on the more expensive AirPods 4. Now it is on the cheaper model too. This makes the feature available to more people. AirPods are one of Apple's most popular products.
The new touch controls let you change the volume without taking out your phone. Reviewers have not finished testing the AirPods 5 yet.
π― Why It Matters
Cheaper noise cancellation is useful on buses, trains and planes. It is a simple upgrade that many everyday users will notice.
Apple's new AirPods 5 are now open for preorder. They go on sale on 18 September. There are two versions. The standard model costs $129 and adds active noise cancellation for the first time at this price. The better model costs $149 and adds a wireless charging case, longer battery life and touch controls on the stem.
You can preorder from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Apple. They launch on the same day as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max also come out that day.
Active noise cancellation used to be only on the more expensive AirPods 4. Now it is on the cheaper model too. This makes the feature available to more people. AirPods are one of Apple's most popular products.
The new touch controls let you change the volume without taking out your phone. Reviewers have not finished testing the AirPods 5 yet.
Cheaper noise cancellation is useful on buses, trains and planes. It is a simple upgrade that many everyday users will notice.