Apple Unveils AirPods 5 with 50% Better Noise Cancellation, No Camera

gizmodo.jp (Japanese)

Apple has announced the AirPods 5, foregoing the rumored camera but delivering a 50% improvement in active noise cancellation (ANC) performance compared to the previous generation. The new earbuds feature a redesigned acoustic architecture inspired by the AirPods Pro 3, enhancing sound detail and spatial audio. Priced at ¥23,800 for the base model and ¥27,800 for the premium version, the latter adds swipe controls, wireless charging, and extended battery life. The camera-equipped model is reportedly still on Apple's roadmap for next year, intended for computer vision rather than photography. Pre-orders are open, with a release date of September 18.


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