APPLE AIRPODS 5 DELIVER 50% BETTER NOISE CANCELLATION

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WED, SEP 9, 2026

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Apple unveiled the AirPods 5 today, featuring upgraded active noise cancellation that reduces ambient sound 50 percent better than the AirPods 4. Two models are available starting at $129.

The new AirPods 5 include a redesigned acoustic architecture and adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) as core upgrades over their predecessors. Apple claims the buds deliver "best-in-class open-ear active noise cancellation." Both models feature improved sound quality alongside the enhanced noise reduction. The standard AirPods 5 start at $129, while a version with wireless charging case costs $149. Apple announced the AirPods 5 during its September event alongside the iPhone lineup. The company has not introduced previously rumored camera-equipped AirPods variants. The AirPods 5 succeed the AirPods 4, which launched in 2024.

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