Upgraded, cheaper AirPods have noise cancelling, sound and controls to rival many plugged-in buds but without tips
Apple’s latest AirPods set a new standard for open-fit buds with upgraded noise cancelling that now rivals many plugged-in designs of the same price.
The AirPods 5 have the same design the popular AirPods 4 offering an option for those that do not like silicone ear tips used by most noise cancelling earbuds. They come in two versions, with or without a wireless charging case and swipe controls, costing from £119 (€149/$129/A$219) – £10 cheaper than the launch price of their predecessors.
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC, H2 chip
Battery life: four or five hours with ANC (22 hours with case)
Water resistance: IP57 (up to 1 metre for 30 minutes)
Earbud dimensions: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1mm
Earbud weight: 4.3g each
Charging case dimensions: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2mm
Charging case weight: 32.3g/34.7g
Case charging: USB-C or wireless (Qi or Watch)
