Apple AirPods 5 offer better ANC and new controls at a lower $149 price

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Apple has launched the AirPods 5, priced at $149 with a Wireless Charging Case, which is $30 less than the AirPods 4 with ANC that they replace. Despite the lower price, the new earbuds deliver slightly improved active noise cancellation over their predecessor. The AirPods 5 are also the first non-Pro AirPods to feature volume controls on the stem. Visually, the earbuds and case are nearly identical to the AirPods 4. The upgrade makes the base AirPods 5 model, priced $20 lower but lacking wireless charging and volume controls, a harder sell by comparison.

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