Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode
Summary
Apple introduced AirPods 5 at $129 with improved active noise cancellation and a refined transparency mode, undercutting the price of the predecessor AirPods 4's ANC version. The new buds use a multiport acoustic design, enhanced computational audio, and a conversation-aware feature, with five hours of playback on a single charge (ANC on) and up to 22 hours with the charging case. The wireless charging case version is $149, preorder is open, and shipments begin September 18.