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“The Apple AirPods 5 impress with open-ear noise reduction and seamless iOS integration, though unsealed earbuds still cannot match sealed ANC rivals on isolation.”
Publisher score: 6.4/10 · 1mo ago
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Apple AirPods 5
$129 · Apple H2 · 1 month old
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By bringing open-ear Active Noise Cancellation and the wireless speaker-equipped charging case down to $129, AirPods 5 are the best open-fit earbuds for Apple users who dislike silicone ear tips.
Sanjiv Sathiah · Managing Editor
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CNETRead review ↗
“By making open-ear Active Noise Cancellation and the wireless charging case standard on the $129 model, AirPods 5 are the best open-fit earbuds you can buy.”
Publisher score: 8.9/10 · 1mo ago
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EngadgetRead review ↗
“AirPods 5 refine Apple's open-ear formula with noticeably stronger low-frequency noise cancellation, warmer bass response, and a unified feature set.”
Publisher score: 8.8/10 · 1mo ago
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Value todayStrong buy
High review score for the money. 79/100 at $129. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
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