AirPods 5 Review: ANC Standard, Prices Start at $129

Apple's AirPods 5 bring active noise cancellation to the entire lineup: the base model costs $129, while the $149 mid-tier adds a speaker in the case and touch volume controls. ANC is claimed to be 50% stronger, durability rises to IP57, and sound and fit remain largely unchanged.

• ANC is now standard even on the $129 base AirPods 5
• The $149 mid-tier adds a case speaker and touch volume controls
• Noise cancellation is 50% stronger, water resistance is IP57 vs IP54
• Each earbud weighs 4.3 g; sound and fit match the AirPods 4