AirPods 5 Launched in India Starting at INR 14,900 With Open-Ear ANC and Siri AI Controls
Apple has launched the AirPods 5 in India starting at INR 14,900, introducing open-ear Active Noise Cancellation and hands-free Siri AI controls. Pre-orders began September 9, with retail availability on September 18. Apple notes that the open-ear ANC removes up to 50 per cent more external noise compared to previous generations, while maintaining a natural Transparency mode.
Apple has launched the AirPods 5 in India, introducing Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to its open-ear lineup for the starting price of INR 14,900.
AirPods 5 Pricing and Pre-Order Details
The newly announced earbuds are available in two primary configurations for Indian consumers:
- AirPods 5 (Standard): Priced at INR 14,900, featuring a standard charging case.
- AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case: Priced at INR 17,900, which also includes convenient on-stem volume controls. iPhone 18 Pro Max Price in India: Apple Flagship Starts at INR 1,79,900 With Pre-Orders Opening September 12.
Pre-orders for both models began September 9, with official in-store availability and shipping scheduled to start on Friday, September 18.
| AirPods 5 Model / Edition | India Price |
| AirPods 5 (Standard Charging Case) | INR 14,900 |
| AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case & On-Stem Volume Controls) | INR 17,900 |
Key Features and Upgrades in AirPods 5
The AirPods 5 feature a redesigned multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ to improve sound quality. Apple notes that the open-ear ANC removes up to 50 per cent more external noise compared to previous generations, while maintaining a natural Transparency mode. iPhone 18 Pro India Prices: Apple's Flagship Starts at INR 1,64,900 With Pre-Orders Opening September 12.
The earbuds also integrate tightly with Apple Intelligence and the updated Siri AI assistant, allowing users to interact hands-free, use head gestures to respond, and access real-time Live Translation across languages directly from their ears.
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