Apple launches AirPods 5 in India, offering two options at different price tiers. The entry-level AirPods 5 is priced at ₹14,900, while the version that includes a wireless charging case costs ₹17,900.
Compared with AirPods 4, the AirPods 5 brings upgrades that include improved durability. NDTV reports the newer earbuds move to an IP57 rating, instead of the IP54 rating on AirPods 4. TechGenyz adds that Apple introduces Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on the standard AirPods 5 model at the ₹14,900 price point, positioning it as a change in the lineup’s features versus the lower-priced category.
Across the outlets, the core differences highlighted are pricing, the presence of ANC on the entry-level model, and the IP rating improvement over AirPods 4. Both sources describe the ₹3,000 gap between the two AirPods 5 configurations as tied to whether a wireless charging case is included, while the focus on durability and ANC reflects how Apple differentiates the new generation.
