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Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro

Buy NowMultiple Buying Options Available$149 at Amazon (with Wireless Charging Case)$149 at Best BuySave this storySave this storyRating:7/10Open rating explainerWIREDANC for all models. Improved noise cancellation. Rated IP57. Wireless charging model gets a battery boost. Pocket-friendly case.TIREDBattery life could be better. Can get slippery with sweat. No heart-rate sensing. No hearing aid features.

Apple AirPods 5 评测：比以往更好，但还称不上 Pro。

立即购买，多种购买选项可选。亚马逊售价 149 美元（含无线充电盒），百思买售价 149 美元。保存此文章。评分：7/10。打开评分说明。WIRED 评价：所有型号均支持主动降噪（ANC）。改进了降噪效果。具备 IP57 防护等级。无线充电型号电池续航提升。充电盒小巧便携。不足之处：电池续航有待提高。出汗时容易打滑。无心率监测功能。无助听器功能。

I’ve owned AirPods since the original pair launched in 2016. Over the years, I’ve tested earbuds from many brands, but I always come back to my trusty AirPods. They’re easy to pair, they integrate well with the Apple ecosystem, and they deliver some of the best-sounding active noise cancellation (ANC) on the market. The latest AirPods 5 continue the trend and deliver more of Apple’s best audio features at a lower price than their predecessor.

自 2016 年第一代 AirPods 发布以来，我就一直使用它们。多年来，我测试过许多品牌的耳机，但我总是会回到我那副可靠的 AirPods 身边。它们配对简单，能与苹果生态系统完美融合，并提供市场上音质最好的主动降噪（ANC）体验之一。最新的 AirPods 5 延续了这一趋势，以比前代产品更低的价格提供了更多苹果顶级的音频功能。

The AirPods 5 come in two models: $129 with a standard case and $149 with a wireless charging case that works with Apple Watch chargers, Qi-compatible chargers, and USB-C. Both include ANC, which is a welcome change from the AirPods 4, where you had to pay extra ($179) for the privilege of a feature that’s increasingly standard on most wireless earbuds.

AirPods 5 有两种型号：129 美元的标准充电盒版和 149 美元的无线充电盒版，后者支持 Apple Watch 充电器、Qi 兼容充电器和 USB-C 充电。两者都包含主动降噪功能，这与 AirPods 4 相比是一个受欢迎的改变，因为在 AirPods 4 上，你需要额外支付（179 美元）才能获得这一在大多数无线耳机上日益普及的功能。

For $149, the AirPods 5 (with a wireless charging case) are an easy recommendation. But after a month of testing, I’d still pay extra to get the AirPods Pro 3. The difference comes down to noise cancellation, fit, and controls.

对于 149 美元的售价，AirPods 5（无线充电盒版）非常值得推荐。但在一个月的测试后，我仍然愿意多花钱购买 AirPods Pro 3。两者之间的差异主要在于降噪效果、佩戴贴合度和操控方式。

ANC for AllFirst and foremost, if you’re buying the AirPods 5, spend the extra $20 on the version with a wireless charging case. You’ll get an extra hour of battery life (up to five hours) on the earbuds and an extra two (up to 22 hours) with the charging case compared to the $129 model. That’s the same battery life as the AirPods 4 without ANC, so you’re actually getting more listening time even with noise cancellation.

全系标配主动降噪。首先，如果你打算购买 AirPods 5，请多花 20 美元选择无线充电盒版本。与 129 美元的型号相比，你的耳机将获得额外一小时的续航（最长五小时），充电盒则多出两小时（最长 22 小时）。这与没有主动降噪的 AirPods 4 续航时间相同，这意味着即使开启降噪，你实际上也获得了更长的聆听时间。

Photograph: Harry RabinowitzThe inclusion of ANC in both AirPods 5 models is the biggest upgrade here. You no longer have to pay extra just to get noise cancellation, and even the $129 model is a better deal than the standard AirPods 4 were at launch. Both versions also support Conversation Awareness, Live Translation, and Spatial Audio, along with Apple’s Siri features.

摄影：Harry Rabinowitz。AirPods 5 全系标配主动降噪是此次最大的升级。你不再需要为了获得降噪功能而额外付费，即使是 129 美元的型号，也比 AirPods 4 发布时的标准版更划算。两个版本也都支持对话感知、实时翻译、空间音频以及苹果的 Siri 功能。

And, for semi-open earbuds, the AirPods 5 have exceptional ANC. Apple says the noise cancellation removes up to 50 percent more external noise than the AirPods 4 with ANC, due to a redesigned multi-port acoustic architecture and improved audio processing. I can’t verify that percentage, but the improvement was noticeable during my testing.

对于半入耳式耳机来说，AirPods 5 的主动降噪效果非常出色。苹果表示，得益于重新设计的多端口声学架构和改进的音频处理，其降噪效果比具备主动降噪的 AirPods 4 多消除了高达 50% 的外部噪音。我无法验证这一百分比，但在我的测试中，这种改进是显而易见的。

I was especially impressed on a domestic flight, where the AirPods 5 did a stellar job at suppressing the sound of the airplane engines. They didn’t make the cabin totally disappear, and the AirPods Pro 3 still deliver stronger isolation, but it was a huge improvement compared to the AirPods 4 with ANC.

在一次国内航班上，AirPods 5 在抑制飞机引擎噪音方面的表现令我印象深刻。虽然它们没能让机舱噪音完全消失，且 AirPods Pro 3 的隔音效果依然更强，但与具备主动降噪的 AirPods 4 相比，这已经是一个巨大的进步。

Transparency mode sounds even more natural. I found this especially useful with Adaptive Audio, which automatically balances ANC with Transparency mode based on your surroundings. On a run, for example, footsteps approaching from behind prompted the earbuds to lower my music and let more environmental sound through. The transition felt smooth enough that the outside noise almost blended into the song. I could stay aware of my surroundings without getting distracted by every little thing happening around me.

通透模式听起来更加自然。我发现它与自适应音频配合使用时特别有用，后者会根据周围环境自动平衡主动降噪和通透模式。例如，在跑步时，身后传来的脚步声会让耳机自动调低音乐音量，并让更多环境音进入。这种过渡非常平滑，外部噪音几乎与音乐融为一体。我既能保持对周围环境的感知，又不会被周围发生的琐事分心。

For people who run outdoors or commute, the open-ear design can be more appealing than the tighter seal of the Pros. You sacrifice some isolation, but you get a more natural sense of what’s happening around you.

对于户外跑步者或通勤者来说，开放式设计可能比 Pro 系列更紧密的密封性更具吸引力。虽然牺牲了一些隔音效果，但你能更自然地感知周围发生的事情。

The Open-Ear Trade-OffPhotograph: Harry RabinowitzThe notable improvements can’t overcome the simple fact that I generally prefer the silicone tips of the AirPods Pro 3 to the semi-open fit of the AirPods 5. The AirPods Pro 3 create a snug seal without making my ears feel clogged, and the interchangeable sizes let me tailor the fit. That seal also makes a noticeable difference when I’m working out. During longer runs, I found the AirPods 5 could start slipping as sweat built up. The Pros stayed put. Their more secure fit also naturally improves noise cancellation.

开放式设计的权衡。摄影：Harry Rabinowitz。这些显著的改进无法掩盖一个简单的事实：我个人更喜欢 AirPods Pro 3 的硅胶耳塞，而不是 AirPods 5 的半开放式贴合感。AirPods Pro 3 能在不产生耳压感的情况下形成紧密密封，且可更换的尺寸让我能定制佩戴效果。这种密封性在锻炼时也带来了显著差异。在长距离跑步中，我发现 AirPods 5 会随着汗水积聚而开始打滑，而 Pro 系列则稳固如初。更稳固的贴合感也自然提升了降噪效果。

The AirPods 5 inherit the Pro 3’s volume controls, which let you adjust the volume by swiping up or down on the stem, but I’ve found the feature tricky to use across AirPods models because the stems are so short and slim that I struggle to get the right touch with my long nails. I generally prefer the volume controls on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which offer more surface area to work with.

AirPods 5 继承了 Pro 3 的音量控制功能，允许通过在耳机柄上上下滑动来调节音量。但我发现这一功能在各款 AirPods 上使用起来都很棘手，因为耳机柄太短太细，我的长指甲很难精准触控。我通常更喜欢 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 耳机的音量控制，因为它们提供了更大的操作表面。

I find the Pro 3’s controls are easier to use than the AirPods 5’s, especially while running. The stem protrudes a little more where it meets the earbud, giving me a more accessible spot to press. With AirPods 5, I’ve had to take an earbud out just to locate the right control spot, which is not ideal mid-run. A few days ago, I nearly sacrificed one to Lake Michigan after fumbling with it. The upgraded IP57 rating means the earbuds can withstand brief immersion in water, but I wouldn’t recommend testing that claim in a lake.

我发现 Pro 3 的操控比 AirPods 5 更容易使用，尤其是在跑步时。Pro 3 的耳机柄在与耳塞连接处稍微突出一些，提供了更易于按压的位置。使用 AirPods 5 时，我不得不摘下耳机才能找到正确的控制点，这在跑步中并不理想。几天前，我因为操作不当差点让其中一只耳机掉进密歇根湖。虽然升级后的 IP57 防护等级意味着耳机可以短时间浸水，但我并不建议在湖中测试这一说法。

I’d Still Buy the ProsWhile the AirPods 5 offer a lot for the money, the pinpoint controls and a few missing features make the Pro 3 worth the splurge in my mind. The Pros have integrated heart-rate sensing for workouts, hearing aid features, and longer battery life with ANC enabled.

我还是会买 Pro 系列。虽然 AirPods 5 性价比很高，但精准的操控和缺失的几项功能让我认为 Pro 3 更值得投资。Pro 系列集成了用于锻炼的心率监测、助听器功能，并且在开启主动降噪时拥有更长的电池续航。

The $100 price difference between the two is significant, though. For casual listeners, tweens, and teens, the AirPods 5 are great. You still get solid noise cancellation, Apple’s seamless ecosystem integration, and an open-ear design that’s more comfortable for people who don’t like silicone eartips. The smaller charging case is another perk—it slips more naturally into a pocket or the waistband of leggings.

不过，两者之间 100 美元的差价确实不小。对于普通听众、青少年来说，AirPods 5 非常棒。你依然能获得可靠的降噪效果、苹果无缝的生态集成，以及对于不喜欢硅胶耳塞的人来说更舒适的开放式设计。更小的充电盒是另一个优点——它能更自然地滑入裤兜或紧身裤的腰带中。

But as an iPhone owner who works out daily and travels frequently, I’d still spend $249 on the AirPods Pro 3. Their secure fit, stronger noise cancellation, and more accessible controls make them the better a

但作为一名每天锻炼且经常出差的 iPhone 用户，我还是会花 249 美元购买 AirPods Pro 3。它们稳固的贴合感、更强的降噪效果以及更易用的操控方式，使它们成为更好的选择。