The impressive AirPods 5 debuted alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and they pack more value and better noise cancellation in the same tiny form factor, for less money.
AirPods 5 review: The new AirPods 5 have the same form factor but better ANC
AirPods 5 review: The new AirPods 5 have the same form factor but better ANC
Like AirPods 4, the AirPods 5 come in two versions: base mode and a high-end model with additional features.
For this review, I’m testing the more expensive AirPods 5 with the wireless charging case. Luckily, audio quality and the active noise cancellation are identical between both models.