AirPods 5 preorders open at Walmart from $129 as older Apple models fall to $14.88
Apple's AirPods 5, announced this week, are up for preorder at Walmart from $129 with a September 18 ship date, while older AirPods models are discounted to as little as $14.88, according to TechRadar.
Apple says the AirPods 5 deliver what it describes as industry-leading active noise cancellation in an open-ear design, crediting a new acoustic architecture that it says provides 50 percent more noise reduction than the AirPods 4. The earbuds also offer richer, more detailed sound and more dynamic personalized spatial audio, the report says. Apple lists a more durable build, Live Translation, hands-free access to Siri AI and up to five hours of playback with ANC active on a single charge. A second configuration, the AirPods 5 with a wireless charging case, is listed for preorder at $149. TechRadar calls the $129 price strong value for Apple earbuds with active noise cancellation.
The pricing in the report is not fully consistent. Its headline states that savings on older models start at $19, while the body text says discounts begin at $14.99 and separately lists Apple's wired EarPods at $14.88. One subheading labels the $129 preorder as the AirPods 4 rather than the AirPods 5, and another passage names an "AirPods Pro 5" among the discounted models while a later section refers to the AirPods Pro 3. Walmart's own listings would be the final reference for current prices.
Among the older products, the Lightning-connector EarPods are listed at $14.88 and work with devices up to the iPhone 14, while the USB-C version is priced at $19. The AirPods 4, described as Apple's cheapest AirPods, are on sale for $99; the report cites a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life, USB-C wireless charging, Apple's H2 chip, personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. A version of the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation is listed at $148.99 with the same chip features, a redesigned shape and on-device controls. The AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at $199.99, which the report calls the best price available, with a more secure fit, about eight hours of battery life without a listening mode and 10 hours with one, Spatial Audio support and strong noise cancellation.
The article also directs readers to Apple Watch preorder offers and promotions for the iPhone 18 and 18 Pro, without listing prices or dates for those products. It contains no direct quotes from Apple or Walmart representatives.
Editor's Summary
Apple's AirPods 5 are up for preorder at Walmart from $129, with a wireless charging case version at $149 and a September 18 ship date, while earlier AirPods models carry discounts. The report gives conflicting entry prices for the older lineup, ranging from $14.88 to $19, so buyers should confirm current listings before ordering. As a retail deals roundup, it offers no statements from either company.