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Apple AirPods 5 vs Suunto Spark

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

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026AirPods 5
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
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Suunto Spark
Suunto · 2026Spark
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $160
4.9Noise control & calls3.0
2.2Battery4.3

Why is AirPods 5 better than Spark?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Spark: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is Spark better than AirPods 5?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 7 h+75%
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 30 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 5Apple AirPods 5≈ $1506.3
Suunto SparkSuunto Spark≈ $1604.0
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h7 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case20 h30 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIP57IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursWhite—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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