Apple’s latest baseline earbuds, the AirPods 5, are officially available for preorder ahead of their September 18 release. This new generation introduces active noise cancellation (ANC)—which Apple claims is 50% more effective than previous models—to the standard, non-silicone tip design.
Customers can choose between a standard charging case model for $129 or a wireless charging case version for $149, which also includes convenient stem-based volume controls. Both models feature spatial audio and automated noise cancellation switching.