Apple revealed the AirPods 5 wireless earbuds on Wednesday at its “Surprise and Shine” keynote event.
The AirPods 4 were announced two years ago, and the new version features some key upgrades. Like their predecessor, the new AirPods 5 come with two models. Unlike the previous gen, both feature active noise cancellation.
Here’s what we know about the newest addition to the AirPods lineup.
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We were expecting new AirPods with cameras at the September Apple event, but an update to the regular AirPods was also rumored in recent weeks.
The Apple AirPods 5 come with notable new features, including:
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Two models with and without ANC, priced at $129 and $149
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Updated adaptive EQ, which helps power better spatial audio
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50% more active noise cancellation than the AirPods 4
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Improved transparency mode for a more natural
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On the $149 model, a wireless charging case, and volume adjustment on the earbud stem
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