TechRadar reviewer Becky Scarrott says Apple’s AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging offer strong active noise cancellation (ANC) and a feature-rich experience, but their battery life remains a drawback.
The earbuds add wireless charging and a speaker to the case, which can play pairing-status sounds and help with Find My. Their stems support swipe controls for volume, and the earbuds also include head gestures, Conversation Awareness, Live Translation and head-tracked Personalized Spatial Audio. Scarrott found the open-fit design comfortable, though she says it may not stay secure enough for energetic sports.
With ANC on, the earbuds are rated for up to five hours of listening, or up to 22 hours with the case. Scarrott notes that this is one hour more than the basic AirPods 5, which offer up to four hours with ANC. She considers the five-hour earbud limit a significant weakness compared with similarly priced rivals.
She also reports occasional trouble switching between iOS devices, even when using the same Apple account. Overall, Scarrott describes the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging as a strong-value option for iPhone owners, while withholding a full five-star rating because of the battery life.
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