It’s that time of year. Apple’s Surprise and Shine event has just unveiled a fresh lineup of gadgets, and pre-orders for some of them are already live. If you’ve got your eye on the newest AirPods 5, Amazon is one place you can grab a pair.
Apple AirPods 5 without a wireless charging case are now available for $129 at Amazon. If you’d like a more hassle-free charging experience, the version supporting wireless charging is available for $149. These officially release on September 18, so that’s when shipping starts. If you’ve followed past Apple launches, you know the release day can get a bit chaotic. It’s definitely worth saving yourself all that hassle and getting your preorder in early!
Quite a few upgrades
AirPods 5 build on some of the best features of AirPods 4. For starters, it gets you almost 1.5 times better noise cancellation than the previous generation, so you’ll be able to focus on whatever’s playing a lot better. Stuff like background chatter, traffic noise, or airplane hum will be much less of a concern. Features like Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio have also made their way into the newer pair.
Sound and call quality have improved, too. The next-generation Adaptive EQ gets you a well-balanced sound with frequencies adjusted to the shape of your ear. The result? Personalized audio for the best possible listening experience! As for calls, there’s upgraded voice isolation that delivers your voice really clearly on the other end, even when you’re in a loud, chaotic setting. If you’re a call-over-text person, you’ll appreciate being able to chat just about anywhere without constantly repeating yourself. In addition to that, the model with wireless charging comes with a force sensor with volume swipe as well.
The new Siri AI makes it easier to get things done. You can ask open-ended questions, brainstorm, research, and have full conversations throughout the day, hands-free. Battery-wise, you’re looking at up to four hours of listening time on a single charge for the standard model. The model supporting wireless charging adds another hour, while its charging case takes the total up to 22 hours.
You can now pre-order the AirPods 5 without wireless charging for $129 at Amazon. The version with wireless charging costs $20 more, sitting at $149. Shipping starts on September 18, so you can expect your pair to reach you shortly after that. Amazon has also opened pre-orders for the latest Apple Watch, and we’re expecting to see iPhone 18 pre-orders go live soon as well.