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Apple AirPods 5 vs Soundcore R50i NC

What AirPods 5 does better (2) and where R50i NC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026AirPods 5
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
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Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
1 advantage
5.0Noise control & calls3.0

Why is AirPods 5 better than R50i NC?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · R50i NC: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is R50i NC better than AirPods 5?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 10 h2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 5Apple AirPods 5≈ $1506.3
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h10 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case20 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursWhiteBlack
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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