I swapped my AirPods Pro 3 for the AirPods 5 on a 22-mile run: Here are 3 things I liked, and 2 things I missed
Audio Headphones Airpods I swapped my AirPods Pro 3 for the AirPods 5 on a 22-mile run: Here are 3 things I liked, and 2 things I missed Features By Jane McGuire Published 20 September 2026 The AirPods 5 are $100 cheaper, but can they keep up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Could these be a cheaper alternative for runners?To find out more, I left my trusty AirPods Pro 3 at home and went for a 22-mile run with the AirPods 5 for company.
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- ▪Could these be a cheaper alternative for runners?To find out more, I left my trusty AirPods Pro 3 at home and went for a 22-mile run with the AirPods 5 for company.
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Audio Headphones Airpods I swapped my AirPods Pro 3 for the AirPods 5 on a 22-mile run: Here are 3 things I liked, and 2 things I missed Features By Jane McGuire Published 20 September 2026 The AirPods 5 are $100 cheaper, but can they keep up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When I say my AirPods Pro 3 have gotten me through hundreds of miles, I’m not exaggerating — I’ve worn them for two half marathons, a marathon, and all the training miles in between.Yet last week, Apple announced the new AirPods 5 — starting at $129, with Active…
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