Apple has unveiled the new AirPods 5, along with its official price here in the Philippines that’s surprisingly cheaper than its predecessor.
As per Apple, the new AirPods 5 has the best active noise cancellation (ANC). Compared to its predecessor, it can remove up to 50% more external noise.
Apple also improved the Transparency Mode to reproduce ambient sounds and voice more naturally.
In terms of sound, the new AirPods have a new multiport acoustic architecture and next-gen Adaptive EQ for a richer, more detailed sound for a wider range of ear sizes and geometries.
Like the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4, the new AirPods have upgraded intelligent features and hands-free features.
It works well with Siri AI when paired with Apple Intelligence-supported devices on iOS 27. There’s the Siri Interactions, allowing users to discreetly respond to Siri AI by nodding or shaking their head. Live Translation is also here.
To give users a motivation to get the more expensive Wireless Charging Case version, it will come with a Force sensor that can finally register swipes to adjust the volume.
Battery life was also improved, but only for the Wireless Charging version, which now lasts for up to 5 hours with ANC on. A 1-hour improvement than before. It lasts for up to 22 hours with the charging case. The fancier version also have a speaker on the case for Find My.
For the standard, non-wireless charging version, you still get a 4-hour battery life with a total of 20 hours with the case. Both version can now be charged using an Apple Watch charger.
The Apple AirPods 5 has an SRP of Php9,490, while the one with a Wireless Charging Case, Force sensor, and longer battery life costs Php10,990.
AirPods 5 Specs
- H2 headphone chip
- Custom high-excursion Apple driver
- Custom high dynamic range amplifier
- Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode
- Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking
- Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphones
- Force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case only)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- IP57 dust, sweat, water resistant
- USB-C port
- Dimensions: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1mm (Each bud) | 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2mm (case)
- Weight: 4.3g (Each bud) | 32.3g (Case) | 34.7g (Wireless Charging Case)
- Support for USB-C, Qi wireless, Apple Watch charger