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Story summary
- Apple launched the AirPods 5 with active noise cancellation in September 2026.
- The wired-case model is priced at $129, matching the previous generation’s wired price.
- The wireless-case version sells for $149, $30 less than the AirPods 4 wireless case.
- Both AirPods 5 models now support active noise cancellation.
- The $149 model adds on-stem volume swiping for phone-free control.
