Apple AirPods 5 review: The choice is clear

Apple’s AirPods 5 add active noise cancellation and Live Translation to its cheapest earbuds, improving ANC by 50% and sound quality through a new multiport acoustic architecture and updated H2 chip. The $149 model includes a wireless-charging case, audible Find My, swipe-volume controls, and IP57 water resistance, while the $129 version lacks these features. The upgraded ANC excels against constant background noise but still struggles with human voices.