Apple's New AirPods 5: 2 Models, Swipe Controls and Lower Prices - CNET
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Apple announces the AirPods 5 in two distinct versions, both with 50% more effective active noise canceling and lower prices than previous models. In this video, we break down the key differences between the base and step-up models, including battery life, swipe controls and acoustic upgrades.
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Timecode chapters
00:00 Introduction and pricing overview
00:14 Step-up vs. base model differences
00:21 Battery life breakdown
00:27 Design, sound quality and ANC improvements
00:43 H2 chip and conclusion
Video credits
Host: David Carnoy
Scripted by: David Carnoy
Producer: Celso Bulgatti
Camera: Celso Bulgatti
Video editor: Jon...
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