Noise cancellation no longer requires paying AirPods Pro prices.
AirPods 5 start at $129 with Active Noise Cancellation, keeping Apple’s open-ear fit while undercutting the $249 AirPods Pro 3 by $120. The new earbuds are available for preorder and reach stores Sept. 18.
The trade-off is isolation. Apple says AirPods Pro 3 cancel substantially more noise, while also offering longer battery life and health features that AirPods 5 lack. For hybrid work and everyday commuting, the question is whether those advantages justify another $100 to $120.
AirPods 5 bring ANC to Apple’s least expensive earbuds as part of its broader 2026 product lineup, but…
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