The Apple AirPods 5 Noise Canceling Earbuds Is Discounted for the First Time Since Its Release

Woot is offering the first discount I've seen on a recently released AirPods ahead of the Black Friday rush. For today only, you can pick up a new and unused Apple AirPods 5 earbuds with active noise cancelation for just $119 after a $10 instant discount. Amazon Prime members get free shipping, otherwise add on a $5 delivery fee. This is the least expensive AirPods you can get that's equipped with noise canceling technology.Apple AirPods 5 Earbuds with Noise Canceling for $119Apple AirPods 5 Noise Canceling EarbudsBrand new with 90-day Woot warrantyThe Apple AirPods 5 was released on September 19, 2026, less than two months ago. The biggest change compared to the AirPods 4 is that noise cancelation is standard on all models... no need to spend an extra $50 premium for the technology. Live Translation is now a standard feature as well. Other upgrades include a more durable IP57 rated shell and an Apple H2 chip with improved Transparency Mode. The rest of the features are pretty much identical.Should you get the AirPods 4 with ANC or the AirPods Pro?The AirPods 5 is quite different from the more expensive AirPods Pro 3 because of the way it is worn: the AirPods 5 is an open-ear earbud with non-adjustable tips that sits just outside your ear canal, whereas the AirPods Pro is an in-ear earbud that sits inside and seals your ear canal with adjustable tips. Which AirPods is a better fit for you depends on your priorities. In-ear earbuds provide passive noise isolation, which direct correlates with better audio quality and noise canceling. Open-ear earbuds are less intrusive, are generally more comfortable, and allow you to be more aware of your surroundings. Of course, price is a factor too.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.