AirPods 5 review: Are these really open earbuds?
Read our AirPods 5 review to see how Apple's open earbuds perform with updated internal audio features and lower pricing.
While the external design of the AirPods 5 hasn't changed, Apple has made some changes on the inside and lowered the price of the step-up model. CNET editor David Carnoy has the full skinny on their performance improvements.
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Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Price and model variations
0:52 Key upgrades and features
1:26 Fit and design
2:05 Active noise cancellation and transparency
3:13 Battery life and charging
3:51 Sound quality and audio performance
4:53 Smart features and Siri gestures
5:35 Voice call quality and mic test
6:23 Final verdict and recommendation
Video credits
Host: David Carnoy
Scripted by: David Carnoy
Producer: Numi Prasarn
Camera: Numi Prasarn
Video editor: JD Christison
Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green