AirPods 5 Review: Getting Surprisingly Close to the Pros

AirPods 5 are an interesting step forward for Apple’s regular AirPods lineup. They keep the familiar open-fit design but add ANC (active noise cancellation), the H2 chip, improved audio, better water resistance, and several smarter features previously seen on the Pro range. The biggest surprise is just how effective the ANC can be without silicone ear tips sealing the ear canal. In my testing, the sound came through clean, balanced, and detailed, while Transparency mode felt particularly natural. Here’s my review.

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