90
“AirPods 5 are the rare 2026 device where you're getting more for less: ANC as standard, audio improvements, and even a price cut.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 10d ago
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AirPods 5
$129 · H2 · 1 month old
89
Positive consensus
Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
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Recommended
Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.
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Value 89Consensus89/100
Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.
Lifecycle1 month old
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Value score89/100
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Spec sheet
Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $129
- Chip
- H2
- Released
- Sep 18, 2026 (1 month old)
- Category
- AirPods
Technical details
- Chip
- Apple H2 headphone chip
- Battery
- Up to 6 hours listening time (30 hours with USB-C / Wireless Charging Case)
- Water resistance
- IP57 dust, sweat, and water resistant
- Audio
- Open-ear Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- calls, gym bags, casual listening
- Review coverage
- 3 critic reviews
- Value score
- 89/100
- Buying call
- Recommended
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
89
Full review links
3
Score range
88-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“AirPods 5 are the rare 2026 device where you're getting more for less: ANC as standard, audio improvements, and even a price cut.”
Macworld · 90
Lowest-rated review
“The most notable AirPods 5 upgrades are available on both models, with noticeably stronger open-ear ANC and swipe volume controls.”
Engadget · 88
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CNETRead review ↗
“With better sound and noise cancellation, the AirPods 5 are great for Apple users who don't like ear tips.”
Publisher rating: 8.9/10 · 1mo ago
88
EngadgetRead review ↗
“The most notable AirPods 5 upgrades are available on both models, with noticeably stronger open-ear ANC and swipe volume controls.”
Publisher rating: 8.8/10 · 1mo ago
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