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Apple AirPods 5 Review: A Better Upgrade Than I Expected

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The AirPods 5 start at $129. / David Carnoy/CNET

8.9

Pros & Cons

  • Lightweight and comfortable open earbuds with no silicone eartips
  • Improved sound from previous version that's top-notch for open buds
  • Both the base and step-up models now offer active noise cancellation, and it's been improved
  • Step-up model with bonus hardware features and one-hour better battery life now costs less
  • Many of the same features as AirPods Pro 3
  • Strong voice-calling performance
  • More durable with IP57 water resistance rating instead of IP54 for both buds and case
  • May not fit everybody's ears securely
  • AirPods Pro 3's battery life is better
  • They're powered by Apple's H2 chip, not the rumored next-gen H3

When I first saw reports that Apple was going to release the AirPods 5 alongside its new iPhonesthis year, I rightly guessed that their design would remain the same, but their performance would be upgraded. But what...

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