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Name: AirPods 5
Price: 179.0 CAD

Live Translation with AirPods 5 is available in selected languages and regions when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. The following languages are supported: Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Mandarin, Traditional), English (UK, US), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Spain). Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see Feature Availability.

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AirPods 5 $179.00

AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

Includes force sensor with volume swipe and longer battery life

$209.00

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Live Translation with AirPods 5 is available in selected languages and regions when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. The following languages are supported: Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Mandarin, Traditional), English (UK, US), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Spain). Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see Feature Availability.

Overview

AirPods 5 feature up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation.^Footnote 3 A redesigned acoustic architecture and next‑generation Adaptive EQ deliver richer and more detailed sound. An open‑ear design provides all‑day comfort. Live Translation helps you communicate across languages.^Footnote 11 And new Siri AI gives you hands‑free access to an even more powerful and personalized AI assistant on your iPhone.^Footnote 12

Siri AI is rolling out in English.
Usage limits may apply.
AirPods 5 feature up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation.^Footnote 3 A redesigned acoustic architecture and next‑generation Adaptive EQ deliver richer and more detailed sound. An open‑ear design provides all‑day comfort. Live Translation helps you communicate across languages.^Footnote 11 And new Siri AI gives you hands‑free access to an even more powerful and personalized AI assistant on your iPhone.^Footnote 12

AirPods 5 also feature Live Translation to help you communicate across languages, powered by Apple Intelligence.^Footnote 11 It is supported in the following languages: Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Mandarin, Traditional), English (UK, US), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Spain).

Siri AI is rolling out in English.
Usage limits may apply.
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case feature up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation.^Footnote 3 A redesigned acoustic architecture and next‑generation Adaptive EQ deliver richer and more detailed sound. An open‑ear design provides all‑day comfort. Live Translation helps you communicate across languages.^Footnote 11 New Siri AI gives you hands‑free access to an even more powerful and personalized AI assistant on your iPhone.^Footnote 12 A force sensor with volume swipe lets you easily adjust the volume. The Wireless Charging Case allows up to 22 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation.^Footnote 24 Find My helps you keep track of your AirPods 5, and the Wireless Charging Case has a built‑in speaker that plays a sound to help you locate it.^Footnote 19 And you can charge the case using an Apple Watch charger or a Qi charger.^Footnote 18

AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case also feature Live Translation to help you communicate across languages, powered by Apple Intelligence.^Footnote 11 It is supported in the following languages: Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Mandarin, Traditional), English (UK, US), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Spain).

Siri AI is rolling out in English.
Usage limits may apply.

AirPods 5 do not include a USB‑C Charge Cable or power adapter.

We encourage you to use any compatible USB-C Charge Cable or power adapter. If you need a new Apple charge cable or power adapter, they are available for purchase.

Which AirPods are right for you?

AirPods 5, stored in open charging case, rounded edges, external LED power indicator

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AirPods 5

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$179

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Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation^Footnote 3

Adaptive Audio and Transparency^Footnote 6

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking^Footnote 8

—No Lossless Audio

—No Heart Rate Sensing

—No Hearing Protection

Live Translation^Footnote 11 and Siri AI^Footnote 12

4 hrs

Up to 4 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation^Footnote 13

Charging Case (USB‑C)^Footnote 17

Voice Isolation,^Footnote21 Hey Siri^Footnote22 and Siri Interactions^Footnote23

AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, rounded edges, external LED power indicator

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AirPods 5

Wireless Charging Case

Active Noise Cancellation, volume swipe and longer battery life.

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Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation^Footnote 3

Adaptive Audio and Transparency^Footnote 6

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking^Footnote 8

—No Lossless Audio

—No Heart Rate Sensing

—No Hearing Protection

Live Translation^Footnote 11 and Siri AI^Footnote 12

5 hrs

Up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation^Footnote 14

Wireless Charging Case (USB‑C) works with Apple Watch charger and Qi chargers;^Footnote 18 includes speaker for Find My^Footnote 19

Voice Isolation,^Footnote21 Hey Siri^Footnote22 and Siri Interactions^Footnote23

AirPods Pro 3 and MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C), earbuds with silicone tips, case with external LED power indicator

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AirPods Pro 3

The world’s best in‑ear Active Noise Cancellation,^Footnote 1 with heart rate sensing during workouts.^Footnote 2

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Up to 3x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods 5^Footnote 4

Adaptive Audio and Transparency^Footnote 6

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking^Footnote 8

—No Lossless Audio

Heart rate sensing during workouts^Footnote 2

Hearing Protection^Footnote 10

Live Translation^Footnote 11 and Siri AI^Footnote 12

8 hrs

Up to 8 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation^Footnote 15

MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) works with Apple Watch charger and Qi chargers;^Footnote 20 includes lanyard loop and speaker for Find My^Footnote 19

Voice Isolation,^Footnote21 Hey Siri^Footnote22 and Siri Interactions^Footnote23

AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones, ear cushions, telescoping arm and headband

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AirPods Max 2

The ultimate over-ear personal listening experience.

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Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than original AirPods Max^Footnote 5

Adaptive Audio^Footnote 7 and Transparency

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking^Footnote 8

Lossless Audio and ultra‑low latency audio via USB‑C^Footnote 9

—No Heart Rate Sensing

Loud Sound Reduction

Live Translation^Footnote 11 and Siri AI^Footnote 12

20 hrs

Up to 20 hours of listening time on one charge with Active Noise Cancellation^Footnote 16

Smart Case

Voice Isolation,^Footnote21 Hey Siri^Footnote22 and Siri Interactions^Footnote23

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Testing conducted by Apple in July 2025 using AirPods Pro 3 paired with iPhone 16 with pre‑release AirPods firmware and iOS 26. Noise reduction was tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24. Comparison made against the bestselling wireless in-ear headphones commercially available at the time of testing. Performance depends on device settings, environment and many other factors.
Built-in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone with iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com/en-ca/123184 for more information.
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268‑24.
Up to 3x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods 5 when tested in accordance with IEC 60268‑24.
Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build‑up. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/en-ca/102672 for AirPods cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-ca/120409 for AirPods Pro cleaning instructions.
Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Personalised Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS. Personalised Spatial Audio is not available when using other devices.
Ultra-low latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB-C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
The Hearing protection feature works with AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac with iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. The feature is not available in all regions or all languages. View complete list. See support.apple.com/en-ca/120850 for total attenuation and more information. The Hearing protection feature is not suitable for protection against extremely loud impulse sounds, such as gunfire, fireworks or jackhammers, or against sustained sounds louder than 110 dBA.
Available on compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when paired with compatible AirPods with the latest firmware when Apple Intelligence is turned on. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see Feature Availability.
Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence. Hands-free access to Siri AI works on all AirPods.
Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre-production AirPods 5 paired with pre-production iPhone 18 Pro units, all with pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256Kb/‍s AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. With Noise Control turned off, listening time was up to 6 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre-production AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case paired with pre-production iPhone 18 Pro units, all with pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256Kb/s AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. With Noise Control turned off, listening time was up to 7 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using pre‑production AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with pre‑production iPhone 17 Pro units, all with pre‑release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256Kb/s AAC encoding). Listening time was up to 8 hours when volume was set to 50% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. With Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled, listening time was up to 7.5 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units, all with pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256Kb/s AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled, and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing audio until AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Charging requires a compatible USB-C charger.
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation support wireless charging, which requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger or Apple Watch charger. Charging case also works with the USB‑C connector.
Find My functionality requires iOS 27 or later.
MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi-certified wireless charger. AirPods Pro 3 charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or USB‑C connector.
Available with the latest firmware when paired with compatible Apple devices running the latest operating system software.
Siri and activating with just “Siri” may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply. Activating with just “Siri” is not available on AirPods with the H1 headphone chip and Intel‑based Mac computers. Devices must support and have the latest operating system software.
Available with the latest firmware when paired with compatible Apple devices running the latest operating system software.
Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2026 using pre-production AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case paired with pre-production iPhone 18 Pro units, all with pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256Kb/s AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Spatial Audio and Conversation Awareness were off and Noise Control was set to Active Noise Cancellation. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100%, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.