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Apple AirPods 5 vs LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am

What AirPods 5 does better (2) and where xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026AirPods 5
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
4.9Noise control & calls8.7
2.2Battery6.4
9.5Build & features4.4

Why is AirPods 5 better than xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5.3 g+23%

Why is xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am better than AirPods 5?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 10 h2.5×
  2. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 7 h+75%
  3. Total with charging case20 h vs 30 h+50%
  4. Microphones2 vs 63×
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 5Apple AirPods 5≈ $1506.3
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones26
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h10 h
Battery life with ANC4 h7 h
Total with charging case20 h30 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g5.3 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursWhite—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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