85
Raymond Wong
Gizmodo
“The AirPods 5 (without and with the Wireless Charging Case) are an easy recommendation.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Better active noise cancellation
- Volume controls on stem
- Cheaper price than previous model
- Effective ANC on long flights
- 5‑hour battery with ANC
- Wireless charging case with built‑in speaker
Points of Contention
- No Ultra Wideband for Precision Finding
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics85
Stan Schroeder
Mashable
“At $129 (or $149 if you opt for the wireless charging case), the AirPods 5 are a no-brainer.”
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John Higgins
The Verge
“The $149 AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case have great ANC and finally add swipe volume controls.”
