AirPods 5 review: Are these really open earbuds?

While the external design of the AirPods 5 hasn't changed, Apple has made some changes on the inside and lowered the price of the step-up model. CNET editor David Carnoy has the full skinny on their performance improvements.Read more about Apple AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3: Apple AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy?10 settings and tools every AirPods Pro 3 user needs to knowTimecode chapters0:00 Introduction0:13 Price and model variations0:52 Key upgrades and features1:26 Fit and design2:05 Active noise cancellation and transparency3:13 Battery life and charging3:51 Sound quality and audio performance4:53 Smart features and Siri gestures5:35 Voice call quality and mic test6:23 Final verdict and recommendation Video creditsHost: David CarnoyScripted by: David CarnoyProducer: Numi PrasarnCamera: Numi PrasarnVideo editor: JD ChristisonThumbnail designer: Tharon Green