Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The new AirPods 5 in their charging case. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/268734_iPhone_2026_event_handson_ADiBenedetto_0046.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The new AirPods 5 in their charging case. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/988479/apple-airpods-5-announcement-september-2026-event">Apple AirPods 5</a> are bringing active noise cancellation to the masses, and they're now available for preorder at a variety of retailers. They'll officially launch on September 18th, the same day as the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988579/apple-watch-series-12-5g-ultra-4-preorder-buy">Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4</a>, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are two versions this time around, just like with the last-gen model. The standard $129 model adds active noise cancelation, which was previously only found on the more expensive $179 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGJ7HYG1">AirPods 4 with ANC</a> models. They're available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJB69GJL">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-airpods-5-true-wireless-active-noise-cancelling-earbuds-white/JJGCQP68Y2/sku/6376553">Best Buy</a>, <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-AirPods-5/20951672018">Walmart</a>, and <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5/without-wireless-charging-case">Apple</a>. The upgraded $149 model features a wireless charging case, longer battery life, and touc …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/993637/apple-airpods-5-anc-wireless-charging-preorder-buy">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>