The AirPods 5 give the finest audio experience Apple has ever provided in this kind of AirPods at an amazing price thanks to their industry-leading ANC in an open-ear design, enhanced sound quality, hands-free access to Siri AI, and Live Translation.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled AirPods 5, which offer the greatest Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) on the market in an open-ear design along with even greater sound quality at an exceptional price.1 For even more immersive sound, the AirPods 5 have a brand-new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ. In addition to a more natural Transparency mode, its innovative open-ear ANC eliminates up to 50% more external noise than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelation. When paired with the iPhone and Siri AI, AirPods allow users to apply their own context and obtain comprehensive, hands-free replies.2 In addition, users can use Live Translation to facilitate cross-linguistic communication or respond to Siri using head gestures.
At $129, the AirPods 5 provide the most cost-effective way to enjoy some of the most potent AirPods features, as well as increased longevity with better resistance to dust, perspiration, and water. For $149.3, the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case add on-stem volume control and a longer battery life for those who want even more. Customers can start placing preorders today, and stores will start carrying them on Friday, September 18.
“We are excited that we can bring one of our most popular features, Active Noise Cancelation, to our most cheap AirPods with AirPods 5,” stated Dave Pakula, vise president of Hardware Engineering at Apple. “World-class listening is provided by both AirPods 5 versions, which also make functions like Live Translation available to even more users. AirPods are revolutionary for enabling potent hands-free capabilities when paired with Siri AI.
Top-Rated Active Noise Cancelation
Consumers enjoy using ANC to block out distractions so they can focus on their work, relax on a noisy trip, or lose themselves in their favorite music. A redesigned multiport acoustic architecture and enhanced computational audio algorithms allow AirPods 5 to remove up to 50% more noise than AirPods 4 with ANC. In addition to the advantages of ANC, AirPods 5 have an enhanced Transparency mode that helps users stay aware of their surroundings by more accurately representing voices and other noises. Adaptive Audio offers the best of both worlds by dynamically combining ANC and Transparency mode according to the user’s surroundings. Additionally, Conversation Awareness makes it easier for the user to converse to someone close by lowering their media volume when they begin speaking.
Redesigned Audio Quality
A new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ, inspired by AirPods Pro 3 and redesigned for AirPods 5, provide richer, more detailed sound across an even greater variety of ear geometries. Because of this, Personalized Spatial Audio becomes more dynamic and immersive, giving the listener the impression that everything they are listening to is all around them.4 Replay Intelligent capabilities, Hands-Free The AirPods 5 enable customers to access useful intelligent capabilities while on the go if they have an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence. Siri AI is a much more powerful and conversational assistant that will be available in beta form with iOS 27. It provides app actions, extensive global knowledge, and personal context comprehension spanning messages, emails, images, and more. For instance, users can ask Siri to go to a dinner reservation based on the confirmation hidden in an email or play the song a friend suggested in a message. With emotive voices that the user may personalize to suit their preferences, Siri AI sounds more natural than ever.5. Additionally, Dictation now records user speech more accurately.
Along with these new features, Siri currently easily integrates with apps from Apple’s extensive developer community, allowing users to carry out actions in the apps they already use, such as playing a book on Audible or texting a buddy in WhatsApp. With AirPods’ Siri Interactions feature, users can subtly reply to Siri AI by merely shaking their head no or nodding their head yes.
By enabling cross-linguistic communication, Live Translation—powered by Apple Intelligence—breaks down barriers. AirPods users can hear a conversation in their preferred language by simultaneously pressing both stems, saying “Siri, start Live Translation,” or using the Action button on their iPhone after setting up Live Translation in the Translate app and downloading their desired languages. The complete array of AirPods now has this feature, which is made possible via ANC and computational audio.
Wireless Charging Case for AirPods 5
The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case greatly enhances the AirPods experience for those who desire even more. The AirPods 5, a first for the open-ear form factor, have a force sensor with volume swipe that allows you to instantly change the volume by swiping up or down on the stem.
A new battery allows for up to five hours of listening with ANC on a single charge, which is an hour longer than the AirPods 4 with ANC. When using the charging case while listening to ANC, this lasts up to 22 hours. The wireless charging case is compatible with USB-C, Qi-compliant, and Apple Watch chargers.
The Environment and AirPods 5
Apple’s ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral over its entire footprint by 2030 is advanced by the new AirPods 5, which were designed with the environment in mind. Overall, they are composed of 40% recycled materials, with the wireless charging cover consisting of 70% recycled plastic and the battery built entirely of recycled cobalt. Apple’s strict requirements for energy efficiency and safe chemistry are met by AirPods 5, which are produced using 35% renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, throughout the supply chain. Their paper packaging is easily recyclable at home and is made entirely of fiber, just like all Apple goods.
Cost and Accessibility
- The AirPods 5 will be available in stores starting on Friday, September 18, and customers in the United States and over 65 other countries and regions can pre-order them for $129 (U.S.).
- The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case are available in shops starting on Friday, September 18, and may be pre-ordered for $149 (U.S.) by customers in the United States and over 65 other countries and regions.
- Use AirPods 5 in conjunction with an Apple smartphone running the most recent operating system software for full feature functioning.
- On Monday, September 14, customers with an Apple Intelligence-capable device set to a supported language will be able to access Apple Intelligence with iOS 27. English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, and Korean are among the languages that Apple Intelligence supports. Certain functionalities might not be accessible in every language or geographical area. See apple.com/apple-intelligence for system requirements, feature and language availability, and more.
- On Monday, September 14, Siri AI will launch as a beta with iOS 27 for customers who have a compatible device configured to English. Support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish will follow in October. Certain functionalities might not be accessible in every language or geographical area.
- When paired with compatible AirPods that have the most recent firmware and Apple Intelligence enabled, Live Translation is accessible on compatible Apple devices running the most recent operating system software. Not all languages or geographical areas have access to this feature.
- For Apple users, AppleCare offers various options along with outstanding service and support. Customers can select AppleCare+ to safeguard their new AirPods 5 or, in regions where it is offered, AppleCare One to protect several products under a single, straightforward contract. Battery replacement service, theft and loss insurance for qualified goods, coverage for spills and drops, and priority help from Apple Experts are all included in both plans. Customers in the United States can also select AppleCare One Family, which offers the same coverage for a single, fixed monthly cost to all eligible devices within an Apple Family Sharing group. Go to apple.com/applecare for additional details.
