Apple’s AirPods 5 arrive September 18 in two configurations: a $129 model and a $149 version with the Wireless Charging Case. The extra $20 buys more than another way to charge the case.
The $149 version also adds on-stem volume control, a speaker in the case for Find My, and longer rated battery life. Both versions keep the same open-ear design, H2 chip, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, and IP57 rating, so the choice comes down to whether those convenience upgrades are worth the premium.
For this comparison, we checked Apple’s launch pricing and specifications for both configurations, then considered early…
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