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AirPods 5 pre-orders now live, but flagship AirPods Pro 3 only $50 more right now

Apple has now unleashed its new AirPods 5 with pre-orders now live on the base set at $129 and the higher-end Wireless Charging Case model at $149. Thing is, you can score the flagship AirPods Pro 3 for just $50 more than that right now with the ongoing Amazon deal.  

Here’s how pricing works out across the lineup now:

Apple has indeed injected active noise cancelation features in both of the new base model AirPods 5 releases. You will, however, need to bump up to the more pricey set to score the wireless charging case and the on-stem volume controls found on the AirPods Pro 3. 

You will also won’t find the proper sealed fit with Apple’s best sound isolation experience on the new AirPods 5 – that’s what the AirPods Pro lineup is for. 

And while it is particularly impressive to see Apple launch a set of new AirPods at just $129 with noise cancellation features – last year’s base set didn’t have it, you’re going to really want to save $50 to side step the flagship Pro 3 for the new AirPods 5 right now. 

The AirPods Pro 3 feature longer battery life, up to 3x more active noise cancellation than AirPods 5, heart rate sensing, and more.

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 5

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Justin is a senior deal Jedi over at 9to5Toys where he heads up our game/app coverage and more. He also covers all things music for 9to5Mac, including the weekly Logic Pros series exploring music production on Mac and iOS devices


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