AirPods 5 Review: The Best Noise Cancellation In Affordable Earbuds

Apple's AirPods 5 cost $129 and $149, with ANC now standard on both models versus $179 for AirPods 4 with ANC. The review praises class-leading noise cancellation without ear tips, but battery life is only 4-5 hours with ANC on.

• Priced at $129 for the base model and $149 with the wireless charging case
• ANC is now standard on both models, cutting the entry price for noise cancellation by $50
• Battery life is 4 hours with ANC on the $129 model and about 5 hours on the $149 version
• IP57 rating versus IP54 on AirPods 4; buds weigh 4.3g and the case 34.7g