AirPods 5 Mini Review: Buy These Over the Pros for $149?

Are AirPods 5 the better buy over AirPods Pro 3? After nearly a week of everyday use—including a flight home—I've been surprised by the fit, active noise cancellation, and what you get for $149.

In this AirPods 5 mini review, I share why the open-ear design works better for my ears, how the ANC felt on a plane, and why I’d spend the extra $20 for the Wireless Charging Case model. I also explain how Custom EQ in iOS 27 helped fix my biggest complaint about the sound.

This is my experience after a few days of use, with a full review still to come. Fit matters, and the Pro models may still be the better choice for you.

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