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Apple has unveiled the AirPods 5, which combine an open-fit design with active noise cancellation. The company says the new earbuds can eliminate up to 50 percent more unwanted noise than the AirPods 4 with ANC. The manufacturer has also applied a new multi-port acoustic design and Adaptive EQ. The AirPods 5 also feature an improved Transparency mode that lets voices and ambient sounds come through more naturally. The base model costs 599 zł, while the version with a wireless charging case is priced at 699 zł.
AirPods 5 bring ANC to an open-fit design
The biggest new feature in the AirPods 5 is active noise cancellation (ANC) applied to an open-fit design. Apple says the system removes up to 50 percent more noise than the ANC used in the AirPods 4. The feature is driven in part by a new multi-ported acoustic design and improved computational audio algorithms. That should let users cut themselves off from their surroundings more effectively while working, travelling or listening to music. At the same time Apple has not given up the ability to stay aware of what’s happening around you. The improved Transparency Mode is designed to let voices and ambient sounds through more naturally. AirPods 5 also offer Adaptive Audio, which automatically blends ANC with Transparency Mode depending on conditions. The headphones can also detect when a conversation starts and automatically lower playback. Conversation detection is meant to make brief interactions easier without having to take the earbuds off. Apple emphasises that the AirPods 5 are intended to be the most affordable option for accessing the advanced features available in its headphones. The new design should also improve resistance to dust, sweat and water compared with earlier models. The company is therefore aiming the AirPods 5 at people who want to keep an open-fit form factor but don’t want to give up active noise cancellation. That combination of the two features is the main distinguishing point of the new generation.
Better sound and a wireless charging case for 699 PLN
Apple has developed a new multi-port acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ for the AirPods 5. These features are designed to enhance audio richness and detail across a wider range of ear shapes. Personalized Spatial Audio has also been improved to deliver a more immersive and dynamic listening experience. The higher-end AirPods 5 model includes a wireless charging case and adds volume control capabilities. For the first time in Apple’s open-ear earbuds, a force sensor allows users to adjust the volume by sliding a finger along the earbud stem. The built-in battery provides up to five hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) enabled on a single charge—an hour more than the AirPods 4 with ANC. With the wireless charging case, total listening time with ANC on reaches 22 hours. The case can be charged using an Apple Watch charger, Qi-compatible chargers, or via USB-C. The AirPods 5 also integrate with the Apple ecosystem, though full functionality requires an Apple device running the latest operating system. The earbuds will support features such as Apple Intelligence and Live Translate on compatible devices. Apple also emphasizes the use of recycled materials, with a total of 40 percent of the content in both models derived from recycled sources. In Poland, the standard AirPods 5 are priced at 599 PLN, while the version with the wireless charging case is priced at 699 PLN.
Prices and availability
Pre-orders for the AirPods 5 began on September 9, 2026. The earbuds will hit stores on September 18. The base AirPods 5 model costs PLN 599 in Poland. The version with a wireless charging case costs PLN 699. Both models have an open-fit design and use a new acoustic architecture. The pricier variant also offers volume control by swiping on the earbud. AirPods 5 are available in more than 65 countries and regions. Apple has also prepared new software features that will depend on compatible hardware and OS version. Apple Intelligence will arrive with iOS 27 on September 14 on supported devices and in selected languages. Siri AI will initially be available in beta in English, with additional languages to be added in October. Live translation also requires compatible Apple devices, the appropriate software, and compatible AirPods. The AirPods 5 are thus meant to be a cheaper way to access features that until now have been associated mainly with Apple's more expensive headphone models.
AirPods 5 are Apple's new open-fit earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC), which the company says removes up to 50 percent more noise than the AirPods 4 with ANC. A new acoustic design and adaptive EQ are also intended to improve sound quality. The version with a wireless charging case offers up to five hours of ANC use on a single charge and convenient volume control. AirPods 5 cost PLN 599 in Poland, the version with the wireless charging case is PLN 699, and they will be available in stores on 18 September.
Source: Apple
