{
  "id": 8965014,
  "title": "Apple AirPods 5 review: Who needs the Pro, anyway?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/apple-airpods-5-review-who-needs-the-pro-anyway",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T17:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/apple-airpods-5-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's AirPods 5 have been released, and they're shaking up the product lineup by offering a high-quality, affordable alternative to the more expensive, Pro variant. The regular AirPods 5 are priced at $129, while the wireless charging case with the added \"Pro\" feature is $149, making them cheaper than their predecessors. While the AirPods Pro 3 remain the reviewer's favorite, the AirPods 5 offer a near match in sound quality and some impressive noise cancellation. The only downside is the shorter battery life, but this is a minor complaint given the overall value.",
  "summary": "Apple's new AirPods 5 are here, and we took them for a spin. Hint: They're really, really good.",
  "key_points": [
    "AirPods 5 priced at $129, cheaper than Pro variant at $149",
    "Noise cancellation comparable to AirPods Pro 3",
    "Shorter battery life compared to previous models"
  ],
  "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."
}