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The premium AirPods 5 are the best open-ear earbuds Apple has made
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Apple released the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case at $149, which is $30 less than the previous model's price. The AirPods 5 feature open-ear design. Apple has not publicly detailed technical specifications comparing the AirPods 5 to earlier open-ear models.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/tech/995273/airpods-5-wireless-charging-case-review