Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode
Apple has announced the new AirPods 5, featuring improved active noise cancellation and a new multiport acoustic architecture. The earbuds are priced at $129, offering a more affordable entry point for advanced audio features compared to previous models.
Why it matters
The release reflects Apple's strategy to integrate high-end audio features into lower-priced hardware to maintain market share in the wearable audio sector.
Apple audio upgrade Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
7 A promotional image by Apple of the AirPods 5. Credit: Apple A promotional image by Apple of the AirPods 5. Credit: Apple Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Apple has debuted the new AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation and sound quality—aiming to provide improved listening and user features at a lower launch price than the predecessor AirPods 4.
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