Apple Launches AirPods 5 With Wireless Charging Case at $149

Apple released AirPods 5 with a wireless charging case for $149, bringing active noise cancellation to the base model instead of a $50 upgrade. The open-ear buds add adaptive audio, stem-swipe volume, IP57 and up to 22 hours with the case.

• Price $149, ANC included in base version instead of $50 upgrade
• Up to 5 hours with ANC and 22 hours with case; 5-minute charge gives an hour
• Case charges via USB-C, Qi and Apple Watch charger
• IP57, adaptive audio and Live Translation via Apple Intelligence