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AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 4: The Upgrades That Matter Most

AirPods 4 fixed one of the biggest weaknesses of Apple’s open-fit earbuds by introducing Active Noise Cancellation without requiring silicone ear tips. The problem was that ANC was limited to the more expensive version, battery life was lower with it enabled, and basic controls still felt less complete than what AirPods Pro users already had. […]

the-gadgeteer.com ·2026-09-12

AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 4: The Upgrades That Matter Most

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