GadgetsTechAppleWhere to preorder the Apple AirPods 5The Apple AirPods 5 will hit shelves on September 18th, but you can line up your purchase ahead of time.The Apple AirPods 5 will hit shelves on September 18th, but you can line up your purchase ahead of time.by Brad BourqueSep 11, 2026, 3:31 PM UTCShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.The new AirPods 5 in their charging case. Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergeBrad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon.
He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED.The Apple AirPods 5 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 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.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 AirPods 4 with ANC models. They’re available from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Apple.
The upgraded $149 model features a wireless charging case, longer battery life, and touch controls on the earbud stem that lets you adjust the volume without pulling out your phone. You can preorder this model at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Apple.We’re working on our review of the new AirPods 5. If you’re ready to buy before we’re able to post impressions, you can find more preorder links below.RelatedNo AirPods with cameras yet, thankfullyApple AirPods 5$149$149$149 at Amazon$149 at Walmart$149 at Best BuyFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Brad BourqueAppleApple Event 2026GadgetsHeadphonesTechVerge ShoppingMost PopularOpenAI’s sly mathematical breakthrough sends a chill through academiaThe iPhone Duo’s hardware doesn’t look special, but its software might beMeta’s Muse AI works and creeps me outApple addresses iPhone Duo copycatsAnother big James Talarico interview is punted to YouTube due to FCC threatsAdvertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
