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Apple AirPods 5 review: the best open-fit earbuds yet
Publisher description: Upgraded, cheaper AirPods have noise cancelling, sound and controls to rival many plugged-in buds but without tips
The Guardian | Oct 13, 2026 | Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor
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Apple’s latest AirPods set a new standard for open-fit buds with upgraded noise cancelling that now rivals many plugged-in designs of the same price. The AirPods 5 have the same design the popular AirPods 4 offering an option for those that do not like silicone ear tips used by most noise cancelling earbuds. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianThe new AirPods have noticeably improved noise cancelling and sound. Pros: comfortable open fit, good sound and noise cancelling, great case, great playback and volume controls, great connectivity, special features with Apple devices including spatial audio, great call quality.
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