{"id":4096,"date":"2026-09-09T19:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T19:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?p=4096"},"modified":"2026-09-09T19:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T19:34:34","slug":"airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/","title":{"rendered":"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple has officially launched AirPods 5, bringing better sound, considerably stronger noise cancellation and new AI features to its standard wireless earbuds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Announced at Apple\u2019s September 9, 2026 event, AirPods 5 are particularly interesting because Apple is pushing several features that were previously associated with its more expensive headphones further down the range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That includes Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Live Translation and much deeper integration with the new Siri AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple is offering two versions of AirPods 5, starting at $129 in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what is actually new with AirPods 5, and are they a meaningful upgrade?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AirPods 5 get much better Active Noise Cancellation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest AirPods 5 improvements is Active Noise Cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple says the new earbuds can remove up to 50% more external noise than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is particularly impressive because standard AirPods use an open-ear design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike AirPods Pro, there is no silicone ear tip creating a physical seal inside your ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, that has made strong noise cancellation considerably harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple says it has improved ANC using a new multiport acoustic architecture alongside upgraded computational audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For listeners, the result should be better isolation when travelling, working in a noisy office or listening somewhere with lots of background noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AirPods 5 remain open-ear headphones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple has not turned regular AirPods into AirPods Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 still use the familiar open-ear design without silicone tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That matters because there are effectively now two very different AirPods philosophies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 are designed for people who prefer earbuds that sit more lightly in the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods Pro 3 use silicone ear tips to create a tighter seal and provide more powerful noise cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some people, comfort will be more important than absolute ANC performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And AirPods 5 now make that compromise much smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple has redesigned the sound system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 also receive a major acoustic upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple has introduced a new multiport acoustic architecture inspired by AirPods Pro 3 alongside next-generation Adaptive EQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adaptive EQ adjusts the sound depending on how the AirPods fit in your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is particularly useful with open-ear earbuds because everyone\u2019s ears are slightly different and the AirPods may sit at slightly different angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple says the new system provides richer and more detailed sound across a wider range of ear shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personalised Spatial Audio also remains part of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siri AI comes to AirPods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could eventually become one of the most important AirPods 5 features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple is integrating AirPods with its new Siri AI system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of Siri primarily responding to simple requests such as changing a song or setting a timer, Siri AI can understand personal context across things including messages and emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple gives the example of asking Siri to play a song that someone previously recommended in a message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That changes how voice control could work with headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may increasingly be able to leave your phone in your pocket and simply ask your AirPods for what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple says Siri AI begins rolling out in beta with iOS 27 from September 14, although availability varies by region and language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can still control Siri by nodding your head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods also retain Siri Interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means you can respond to certain Siri prompts by moving your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nod to answer yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shake your head to answer no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sounds like a small feature, but it becomes particularly useful when you are walking, exercising or carrying something and do not want to touch your phone or headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AirPods 5 support Live Translation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live Translation is another increasingly important feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With compatible Apple devices and Apple Intelligence enabled, AirPods can translate conversations between supported languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 users can activate Live Translation through Siri, by pressing both stems simultaneously or through their iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The translated conversation can then be played directly through the AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple originally introduced Live Translation with AirPods Pro 3, but AirPods 5 make the technology available to a much cheaper pair of Apple earbuds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who travel regularly, this could become one of the strongest reasons to own AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Transparency and Adaptive Audio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 also improve Transparency mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of blocking outside noise, Transparency allows you to hear the world around you while continuing to wear the earbuds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple says voices and nearby sounds should now feel more natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adaptive Audio can automatically move between Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation depending on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means you do not necessarily need to keep manually switching listening modes throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversation Awareness lowers your music when you speak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversation Awareness is also included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you begin talking to someone, AirPods can automatically reduce your media volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes quick conversations considerably easier without taking the AirPods out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the conversation finishes, the audio can return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is one of those small features that becomes more useful the longer you actually live with wireless earbuds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AirPods 5 finally get volume controls on the stem \u2014 sort of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is one important distinction between the two AirPods 5 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple&#8217;s more expensive AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case include a force sensor that lets users swipe on the stem to adjust volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first time Apple has offered stem-based volume control on its standard open-ear AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Apple has restricted that feature to the $149 model rather than the $129 version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you regularly adjust your volume manually, that could be enough reason to spend the additional $20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does the AirPods 5 battery last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case provide up to five hours of listening with Active Noise Cancellation enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is an hour longer than AirPods 4 with ANC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the charging case, Apple says listening time with ANC can reach up to 22 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wireless case can be charged using USB-C, Qi wireless chargers or an Apple Watch charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Battery life will naturally vary depending on features and usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AirPods 5 are more resistant to water, sweat and dust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple has also improved durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company says AirPods 5 offer better resistance to dust, sweat and water than the previous generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That should make them better suited to running, gym use and everyday outdoor listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods Pro 3 are still the more fitness-focused option, particularly because they include heart-rate sensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much do AirPods 5 cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 start at $129 in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 with the Wireless Charging Case cost $149.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more expensive version adds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On-stem volume controls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wireless charging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longer battery life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Watch charger support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qi wireless charging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both versions became available to pre-order following Apple&#8217;s September 9 announcement, with retail availability beginning September 18, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 are a more significant upgrade than they initially appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared with AirPods 4 ANC, Apple is offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to 50% stronger noise cancellation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improved audio architecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next-generation Adaptive EQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improved Transparency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siri AI integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live Translation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improved durability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longer battery life on the Wireless Charging Case model<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On-stem volume control on the Wireless Charging Case model<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For existing AirPods 4 users, upgrading probably depends on how important ANC and AI features are to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for anyone using considerably older AirPods, the difference should be much larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are AirPods 5 worth buying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods 5 may actually create a difficult problem for AirPods Pro 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At $129 and $149, they offer a lot of Apple&#8217;s premium audio features without requiring users to wear silicone ear tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get ANC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get Adaptive Audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get Spatial Audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get Live Translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get Siri AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the more expensive version gets stem volume control and wireless charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods Pro 3 still offer stronger ANC, heart-rate sensing, hearing-health features and a more secure in-ear fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the gap between Apple&#8217;s standard AirPods and AirPods Pro has become much smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many listeners, AirPods 5 could now be the sweet spot in Apple&#8217;s headphone lineup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple has officially launched AirPods 5, bringing better sound, considerably stronger noise cancellation and new AI features to its standard wireless earbuds. Announced at Apple\u2019s September 9, 2026 event, AirPods 5 are particularly interesting because Apple is pushing several features that were previously associated with its more expensive headphones further down the range. That includes Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Live Translation and much deeper integration with the new Siri AI. Apple is offering two versions of AirPods 5, starting at $129 in the US. So what is actually new with AirPods 5, and are they a meaningful upgrade? AirPods&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2048],"tags":[2300,947,2479,1285],"coauthors":[2],"class_list":["post-4096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-airpods","tag-apple-2","tag-apple-airpods","tag-headphones"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods - RouteNote - Radar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods - RouteNote - Radar\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Apple has officially launched AirPods 5, bringing better sound, considerably stronger noise cancellation and new AI features to its standard wireless earbuds. Announced at Apple\u2019s September 9, 2026 event, AirPods 5 are particularly interesting because Apple is pushing several features that were previously associated with its more expensive headphones further down the range. That includes Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Live Translation and much deeper integration with the new Siri AI. Apple is offering two versions of AirPods 5, starting at $129 in the US. So what is actually new with AirPods 5, and are they a meaningful upgrade? AirPods...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"RouteNote - Radar\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-09-09T19:33:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-09-09T19:34:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1306\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1306\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Radar Team\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Radar Team\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/\",\"name\":\"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods - RouteNote - Radar\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-09T19:33:17+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-09T19:34:34+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#\/schema\/person\/84acf3ef696cf23eb58b00a412a88b5d\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg\",\"width\":1306,\"height\":1306},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/\",\"name\":\"RouteNote - Radar\",\"description\":\"Radar is your home for the latest in artist and music news\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#\/schema\/person\/84acf3ef696cf23eb58b00a412a88b5d\",\"name\":\"Radar Team\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/14878ad60959f746cebf48c876c5110c\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/621725d9fca5b58a6007a04f779a1ebcc709300c88313b81cbffe3b1cc9c5459?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/621725d9fca5b58a6007a04f779a1ebcc709300c88313b81cbffe3b1cc9c5459?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Radar Team\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/author\/rn_adm_rad\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods - RouteNote - Radar","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods - RouteNote - Radar","og_description":"Apple has officially launched AirPods 5, bringing better sound, considerably stronger noise cancellation and new AI features to its standard wireless earbuds. Announced at Apple\u2019s September 9, 2026 event, AirPods 5 are particularly interesting because Apple is pushing several features that were previously associated with its more expensive headphones further down the range. That includes Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Live Translation and much deeper integration with the new Siri AI. Apple is offering two versions of AirPods 5, starting at $129 in the US. So what is actually new with AirPods 5, and are they a meaningful upgrade? AirPods...","og_url":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/","og_site_name":"RouteNote - Radar","article_published_time":"2026-09-09T19:33:17+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-09-09T19:34:34+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1306,"height":1306,"url":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Radar Team","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Radar Team","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/","url":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/","name":"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods - RouteNote - Radar","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg","datePublished":"2026-09-09T19:33:17+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-09T19:34:34+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#\/schema\/person\/84acf3ef696cf23eb58b00a412a88b5d"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg","width":1306,"height":1306},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/airpods-5-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-new-airpods\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"AirPods 5: Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s New AirPods"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#website","url":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/","name":"RouteNote - Radar","description":"Radar is your home for the latest in artist and music news","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#\/schema\/person\/84acf3ef696cf23eb58b00a412a88b5d","name":"Radar Team","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/14878ad60959f746cebf48c876c5110c","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/621725d9fca5b58a6007a04f779a1ebcc709300c88313b81cbffe3b1cc9c5459?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/621725d9fca5b58a6007a04f779a1ebcc709300c88313b81cbffe3b1cc9c5459?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Radar Team"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar"],"url":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/author\/rn_adm_rad\/"}]}},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Apple-AirPods-5-volume-swiping-260909.jpg.large_2x.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4096"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4096\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4098,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4096\/revisions\/4098"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4096"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=4096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}