AirPods 5 in the Media

Apple AirPods 5 review: the best open-fit earbuds yet

Upgraded, cheaper AirPods have noise cancelling, sound and controls to rival many plugged-in buds but without tips 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…

Apple launches special-edition AirPods 5 in India for Diwali

Apple has launched special-edition AirPods 5 in India for Diwali, giving its latest wireless earbuds a festive rangoli-inspired engraving on the charging case. The limited model is based on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, with Apple placing a colorful […] The…

Apple Launches Special Edition AirPods 5 in India

Apple is marking India's festive diwali season with a limited edition of the AirPods 5 , featuring a rangoli-inspired engraving.

Apple launches limited-edition AirPods 5 in India at ₹17,900

Apple has launched a limited-edition version of its AirPods 5 in India.

Ode to the AirPods 5

They didn't steal the show, but they stole my ears...

iFixit’s AirPods 5 teardown reveals one key improvement to Apple’s earbuds

iFixit tore down the new AirPods 5 and found some notable improvements compared to their predecessors.

Two Points After a Decade of Zeroes: AirPods 5 Batteries Finally Come Out Intact

iFixit scored Apple’s AirPods 5 a 2/10 for repairability, ending a decade of zeros, because earbud batteries can now be swapped with care. The case stays unfixable and official…

Batteries Make AirPods 5 More Repairable Than Older Models, But Not By Much

Switching from soldered batteries to pronged ones gets Apple's latest earbuds a 2/10 repairability rating from iFixit, up from 0/10 for previous versions.

AirPods 5 Teardown: Batteries Removable, Case Still Tough

Repair site iFixit today took apart Apple's AirPods 5 for one of its traditional teardown videos. It turns out the new AirPods are slightly more repairable than prior models, but it's still not a simple home fix.

iFixit teardown of the new AirPods 5 reveals first real repairability improvement

iFixit’s teardown of the new AirPods 5 is now up, revealing an important, albeit tiny, repairability…

AirPods 5 Review: The Best Noise Cancellation In Affordable Earbuds

Much like Apple's iPhone 17 adopted some of the best Pro features, the AirPods 5 come closer to matching the AirPods Pro than any previous model.

iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5 now available in stores

Today is a big launch day for new Apple products, with iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple…

iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 deliveries begin in North America

Apple’s September product launch is now underway across North America, with the first iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 pre-orders beginning to reach customers in the United States […] The…

iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 deliveries begin across Asia, the Middle East and Europe

Apple’s latest products are now reaching customers across Asia, the Middle East and Europe, as deliveries of iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 continue around the world. The […] The…

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 now available to buy in stores

Following Apple’s recent launch event, the company is now selling the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 in its physical stores around the world. The in-store availability of the devices gives customers a chance to get hands-on before making a purchase and to…

First iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 Orders Arriving to Customers

It's Friday, September 18 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered are beginning to receive their new devices. The iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series…

AirPods 5: Should You Pay $20 More for the Wireless Charging Case?

The $149 AirPods 5 add stem volume control, broader charging support, a Find My case speaker, and longer battery life over the $129 version.

AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Noise Cancellation, Lower Price

After Apple introduced the AirPods 5 last week , we got a set to take home and review. We've been testing the AirPods 5 for the last week and have some…

★ Thoughts and Observations on Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event; the Announcements of the iPhones 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watches Series 12 and Ultra 4, and the iPhone Duo; and the Dawn of the Ternus, John Ternus Era at Apple

The keynote, the products, and a new era.

Apple AirPods 5 first reviews are in: stronger ANC and swipe volume controls

AirPods 5 with wireless charging case review: Somehow both better & cheaper

The impressive AirPods 5 debuted alongside the iPhone 18 Pro , and they pack more value and better noise cancellation in the same tiny form factor, for less money.

AirPods 5 no longer include a USB-C charging cable in the box

Apple’s new AirPods 5 arrive with one less accessory in the box, with customers now expected to provide their own USB-C charging cable. Apple’s technical specifications for AirPods 5 list the earbuds, charging case and documentation as the contents of […] The…

AirPods 5 Beat the Inflation Tax While iPhones Get Pricier

Despite sweeping $100 price increases across the iPhone family, Apple held the line on Apple Watch and delivered big value with AirPods 5.

AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Than ANC AirPods 4 in Every Way and Now $30 Cheaper

The AirPods 5 with wireless charging case is the best-value product that Apple announced at its 'Surprise and Shine' event.