Apple’s AirPods 5 are here, and the verdict from GSMArena’s review (19 October) is blunt: skip the cheaper version. The $129 model ‘makes no sense’, according to the reviewer, while the $149 version is the better buy. No India price or launch date was given.
More on this topic: TechnoSports AirPods 5 coverage.
Key Details at a Glance
| Spec | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|
| US price | $129 / $149 (wireless charging case) |
| Design | Open-ear, same as AirPods 4; IP57 |
| Chip / Bluetooth | Apple H2 / 5.3 |
| Battery, ANC on | 5h 11min measured (5h claimed) |
| Battery, ANC off | 7h 29min measured (7h claimed) |
| 5-minute charge | About 1h 03min with ANC |
What you get
Features include Spatial Audio with head tracking, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation (beta, 11 languages). The $149 case adds a swipe volume gesture and a speaker for Find My, and supports Qi and Apple Watch chargers but not MagSafe.
What is missing
The AirPods 5 lack AirPods Pro 3 features such as hearing tests and hearing aid support, a heart-rate sensor and UWB in the case. The reviewer calls battery life the main weakness, though they cost about $100 less than the Pro 3.
Who should buy
If you want open-ear comfort and tight iPhone integration without paying Pro prices, the $149 model is the pick. See our Apple coverage and AirPods on Wikipedia.
Quick Answers
Which AirPods 5 should I buy?
The $149 model, per GSMArena.
Is there an India price?
Not stated in the review.
Is there MagSafe?
No.
Source: GSMArena.
