Apple AirPods 5 First Look — Boss Hunting

This is open-ear, remember, too: no silicone tip, no seal, the same all-day-comfortable fit as AirPods 4. As someone who uses my AirPods religiously out on runs, commutes, and daily chores, comfort is fast-becoming the most important feature for any personal audio.

The pricing is the part that should make Apple’s own product managers a little nervous. The base AirPods 5 with the wired case is A$219. The version with the wireless charging case is A$249, and that’s the one to buy, because it…