{
  "id": 8079104,
  "title": "AirPods 4 vs. AirPods 5: Is there any benefit to buying last-gen?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/airpods-4-vs-airpods-5-is-there-any-benefit-to-buying-last-gen",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T18:20:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/airpods-4-vs-airpods-5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a year where tech prices are generally on the rise, Apple's latest AirPods are making waves with a surprisingly lower price tag compared to the previous generation. This pricing anomaly comes as no surprise, as the new AirPods 5 boast additional features while remaining more affordable than their predecessors. Here's a closer look at how the AirPods 5 outshine the AirPods 4.",
  "summary": "Mashable's audio expert breaks down the difference between the AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 in a head-to-head comparison of the performance, design, and overall value.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}