Apple · Released Sep 2025
AirPods 5 Review
H3 · Basic ANC · USB-C
AirPods 5 — mainstream H3 earbuds with baseline ANC.
Compare with AirPods Pro 4 → From $199
Specdex Score
87
/ 100
anc 80
sound 86
comfort 88
Pros
- +Adds basic ANC to non-Pro AirPods
- +H3 chip efficiency
- +More natural call audio
Cons
- −ANC weaker than Pro 4
- −Open-fit still
- −No ear-tip seal
Full score breakdown
anc 80
sound 86
comfort 88
battery 84
features 88
Specifications
Chip
H3
Connectivity
BT 5.4
Release year
2025